Tom Brady, Jayson Tatum spend time with kids through Make-A-Wish Foundation
Patriots legend Tom Brady, Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge don’t have much in common besides being world-famous athletes. However, the trio recently came together to surprise several children with serious illnesses. Nine children were recently treated to a surprise thanks to a new partnership between sports platform Fanatics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. That’s what it’s all about, you know. You know, we play this game for a lot of different reasons, but having the opportunity to inspire some young people and spend time with some kids is pretty special,” Judge said. >> RELATED: A man who passed 11 years ago The wedding was held in front of the castle where Make-A-Wish New Hampshire received the award. The children also got to enjoy private time with the athletes in the locker room. Brady said he remembers the feeling of awe. “They were really excited and it was fun. Just like I did when I was their age. I used to be the bat boy for the San Francisco Giants, and I sat on the bench before the game and I didn’t really say a word. My dad was like, “Say something!” and I was like, you know, say nothing. So sometimes you go in and then some kids, you know, come in and they’re really ready and others, they just take a little bit of time to warm up,” Brady said. One of those kids is Frances Landis . He underwent his first surgery at 11 days old to treat a congenital heart defect that he would face for the rest of his life – and so far, his life has been filled with Brady. >> More: Pa. “Francis wanted a hug and a high-five, and that was the first thing we did when he walked in the door,” Brady, a pastor at Cathedral, hosted Halloween party for pediatric cancer patients. “He was wearing a Tom Brady jersey. He wanted to wear it to school every day,” said Francis’ father, John Landis. “We said, ‘Listen, you can’t wear the same thing every day.’ Even though we clean it every day, you can’t wear the same thing every day.” Francis said Brady signed his football and two jerseys . “It’s always nice to share these moments with parents because, you know, we’re as parents and we know how important these young children are to our lives, and as parents, seeing your kids smile,” Brady said , laugh, and have a truly meaningful moment that’s really special. “.
Patriots legend Tom Brady, Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Yankees slugger Aaron Judge don’t have much in common besides being world-famous athletes. However, the trio recently came together to surprise several children with serious illnesses.
Nine kids were recently given a surprise thanks to a new partnership between sports platform Fanatics and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
“I’m speechless. That’s what it’s all about, you know. You know, we play this game for a lot of different reasons, but having the opportunity to inspire some young people and spend time with some kids is pretty special,” Judge said.
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Children can also enjoy private time with the athletes in the locker rooms.
Brady said he remembers what it was like to be in awe of professional athletes.
“They were really excited and it was fun. Just like I was when I was their age. I used to be the bat boy for the San Francisco Giants and I had to sit on the bench before the game and I literally didn’t say a word. I Dad was like, “Say something! “I was like, you know, not saying a word. So sometimes you go in and then some kids, you know, come in and they’re really ready and others, they just take a little bit of time to warm up,” Brady said.
One of the children was Frances Landis. He underwent his first surgery at 11 days old for a congenital heart defect that he would deal with for the rest of his life – and so far, Brady’s life has been filled with Brady traits.
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“Francis wanted a hug and a high-five, which was the first thing we did when he walked in the door,” Brady said.
“He just wore this Tom Brady jersey. He wanted to wear it to school every day,” said John Landis, Francis’ father. “We said, ‘Listen, you can’t wear the same thing every day.’ Even if we wash it every day, you can’t wear the same thing every day.”
Francis said Brady signed his football and two jerseys.
“It’s always nice to share these moments with parents because, you know, we’re parents and we know how important these young children are to our lives and how important it is to be a parent and see your kids smile and laugh and have fun. It’s really special to have a really meaningful moment,” Brady said.