The loss of a child to cancer is one of the worst tragedies a family can face. Brady died at 23 months from non-differentiated acute leukemia. Brady bravely battled the disease for ten months. Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Sherrie and Michael Wells started the Hugs for… [Read More]
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Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer Humanitarian of the Year Award: Reverend Father Robert Lynam
The Hugs for Brady Foundation is proud to honor REVEREND FATHER ROBERT LYNAM as the 2015 Recipient of the Hugs for Brady Foundation Pediatric Cancer HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR Father Robert G. Lynam, pastor, St. Augustine of Canterbury Parish, Kendall Park, was born to Joseph and Dorothy Yates Lynam in Mount Holly. He has one brothers, Gary,… [Read More]
Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical Humanitarian of the Year Award: Dr. Aaron Weiss, DO
The Hugs for Brady Foundation is proud to honor DR. AARON WEISS, DO as the 2015 Recipient of the Dr. Randy Siegel Pediatric Cancer Medical HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR Aaron Weiss, DO is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Dr. Weiss graduated from the… [Read More]
Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: Bert Baron
The Hugs for Brady Foundation is proud to honor BERT BARON as the 2015 Recipient of the Ellen Gambatese Pediatric Cancer VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Bert Baron is a New Jersey native, and a lifelong state resident. His nearly 20-year radio career has taken him to Philadelphia, New York, and of course his beloved… [Read More]
Pennies are Priceless when Given from the Heart
This is the first year since Brady passed that we decided to put our grief on hold and decorate the house for Christmas. As our 2-year-old twin boys were busy decorating the tree, I heard a quiet knock at the door. When I opened the door a little girl stood there with a letter and a bag of… [Read More]
Help This Year’s Gala Through Our Advertising and Sponsorship Opportunities
The 5th Annual Hugs for Brady Winter Gala takes place February 7th, 2015 at the Palace at Somerset Park in Somerset, NJ. We’d love if you would consider sponsoring the gala so we can help kids battling cancer. There are 3 ways you can participate in the gala and help us raise money for children battling… [Read More]