My son Braedon and Make-A-Wish pics/MORE PICS ADDED PAGE 2
(I too started to tear). Braedon is an awesome kid, I love his personality when I see him out at some of the shows and meets.
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Originally Posted by dagarhart
With all of the above being said, I think there is a Make-A-Wish car show coming up. I think we should show it some Scion love!!!!
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Thanks everyone...Found some more pics, hope you enjoy!
Braedon in Rocky Point Mexico, ONE month prior to his diagnosis, visiting my mom and dad :
Another photo of Braedon and his Harley:
My dad with Braedon during one of his many stays @ the hospital:
During it all, my wife had an emergancy C-Section for my son Bryce...Bryce was born 6weeks premature and I missed his birth because Braedon was @ Phoenix Childrens Hospital in ICU...Bryce weighed only 4 lbs and was in ICU for a couple weeks...I had two kids in ICU at the same time at different hospitals...this really SUCKED:
Braedon going back to school for the first time since diagnosis:
Newspaper articles talking about Braedon and Randy Johnson of the Az Diamondbacks:
I have tons more pictures but I think I will update this thread every so often to keep it going and so that it may be an inspiration to some, even when you think times are bad!
Braedon in Rocky Point Mexico, ONE month prior to his diagnosis, visiting my mom and dad :
Another photo of Braedon and his Harley:
My dad with Braedon during one of his many stays @ the hospital:
During it all, my wife had an emergancy C-Section for my son Bryce...Bryce was born 6weeks premature and I missed his birth because Braedon was @ Phoenix Childrens Hospital in ICU...Bryce weighed only 4 lbs and was in ICU for a couple weeks...I had two kids in ICU at the same time at different hospitals...this really SUCKED:
Braedon going back to school for the first time since diagnosis:
Newspaper articles talking about Braedon and Randy Johnson of the Az Diamondbacks:
I have tons more pictures but I think I will update this thread every so often to keep it going and so that it may be an inspiration to some, even when you think times are bad!
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Re: My son Braedon & Make-A-Wish pics/MORE PICS ADDED PA
Originally Posted by YELOSUB
Ok, well most of you know about my family's terrible journey back in April of 2000...I've talked to many and told you our story...I thought I would show you some pics of what life was like back then when my then perfectly normal healthy 5 year old son was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor and only given a 15% chance of survival...With the upcoming Make-A-Wish car show, I found it fitting to show you the joy that the MAW delivered on that wonderful day...Braedon's wish was a Harley Davidson Motorcycle...Well the MAW granted him his wish and his wish is still on going...Braedon was officially honored into the Harleys Owner Group, Chapter 93 and is currently the youngest member in the world! They also do a Motorcycle Ride in his name every year during Arizona Bike Week called Wednesday's Ride for Wish Kids...Braedon has come long way since then and we are very thankful for the time we have with him...Braedon is now 12 years old and has several deficits but he strives to do the best that he can...
Everyone please remember that life is so precious and we do not know what life has in store for us any given day...Enjoy each minute and take time out of every day to tell the ones you love just how much you care for them...These pictures mean so much to us and I hope you enjoy them!
FYI, the reason he looks so HEAVY is because they had him on high doses of steroids and at this time he was going through radiation...Radiation was 6 weeks long @ 5 days a week!
Delivery Day! Braedon's wish angels from Make-A-Wish:
Braedon's shiny new red Harley:
Braedon with his new found Motorcycle Gang...Some of the HOG Chapter 93 members:
Braedon smiling with a BIG thumbs up:
Braedon leading his Harley Owner Group Chapter 93 around the block/Very touching moment:
And of course the cake:
3 months later, Braedon gives back to the MAW...Presents a check for $5,000.00...Money he raised from family and going door to door:
Braedon presenting the check @ the MAW center located at 7st/Northern:
Braedon with Scott Pasmore of Channel 3 news (Scott's a friend of mine);
Braedon on Scott's Titan during the inaugural Wednesday's Ride for Wish Kids:
Everyone please remember that life is so precious and we do not know what life has in store for us any given day...Enjoy each minute and take time out of every day to tell the ones you love just how much you care for them...These pictures mean so much to us and I hope you enjoy them!
FYI, the reason he looks so HEAVY is because they had him on high doses of steroids and at this time he was going through radiation...Radiation was 6 weeks long @ 5 days a week!
Delivery Day! Braedon's wish angels from Make-A-Wish:
Braedon's shiny new red Harley:
Braedon with his new found Motorcycle Gang...Some of the HOG Chapter 93 members:
Braedon smiling with a BIG thumbs up:
Braedon leading his Harley Owner Group Chapter 93 around the block/Very touching moment:
And of course the cake:
3 months later, Braedon gives back to the MAW...Presents a check for $5,000.00...Money he raised from family and going door to door:
Braedon presenting the check @ the MAW center located at 7st/Northern:
Braedon with Scott Pasmore of Channel 3 news (Scott's a friend of mine);
Braedon on Scott's Titan during the inaugural Wednesday's Ride for Wish Kids:
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damn, i teared up again because of this. honestly tho, your son looks like my mother did at the end of her life, im assuming his face looks swollen was because of the steroids they gave him?
my mother looked very similar, i have pictures but i dont feel comfortable posting them up.
hope to see him only get better.
my mother looked very similar, i have pictures but i dont feel comfortable posting them up.
hope to see him only get better.
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Originally Posted by YELOSUB
^^^How true is that...My grandmother (dad's mom) was battling cancer at the same time my son was going through his cancer...Unfortunately, she lost her battle...
i think its true that when tow families are having the same illness... one has to give up for the love for the other one... it happened with my dad and grandfather (moms side)...
OMG... im still having the goose bumps... HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!
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damn, i teared up again because of this. honestly tho, your son looks like my mother did at the end of her life, im assuming his face looks swollen was because of the steroids they gave him?
my mother looked very similar, i have pictures but i dont feel comfortable posting them up.
hope to see him only get better.
my mother looked very similar, i have pictures but i dont feel comfortable posting them up.
hope to see him only get better.
As far as xdaflipguyx post, I think that is somewhat true...When my grandmother was battling her's, she prayed that God would take her instead and let my son live...This is one of the last pictures I have of my grandmother and Braedon together because she lost her battle soon after...I know she is in a much better place and we will meet again some day!
Here is a pic:
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Thanks for sharing Tim. It makes you think about what is truly important in life.
P.S. Is your son still into Harleys? I only live a couple miles for the HD plant here in Milwaukee. If you want I can pick him up some stuff and send it to you.
P.S. Is your son still into Harleys? I only live a couple miles for the HD plant here in Milwaukee. If you want I can pick him up some stuff and send it to you.
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I wish you and your family the best in life & in everything you choose to do. You seem to have a wonderful family & a very strong bond and I think that's awesome! You truly DO have to cherish every moment you have with friends & family. & with that being said...I just lost a friend due to cancer last night.
p.s. I also work right across the street from a Harley store, if ya ever want me to pick something up, I'm just a PM away.
p.s. I also work right across the street from a Harley store, if ya ever want me to pick something up, I'm just a PM away.
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Tim, Thanks for sharing the story & pics with everyone. All I can say it that I have met Braedon at several shows & at your house & that kid is a true inspiration!! Everytime I am around Braedon he is so full of life. I am blessed to have met your family, you guys are the best. Please continue to bring your family out to events as you all are a blast to hang out with.
