Thomas Morris Tom was raised in Leonia, NJ and was the youngest of seven children. From an early age he spent a great deal of time on the playgrounds and in the recreation center. Children and sports were an important part of Tom’s life and during his high school years he was a volunteer coach… [Read More]
Archives for February 2016
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: Jodi Brywka
Jodi Brywka For the past 5 years, Jodi Brywka has been the co-race director alongside Dave Brockman and Tom Morris for the Hugs for Brady Twilight 5K and Kids Fun Run. She is very honored to be receiving the Volunteer of the Year Award from this wonderful organization. Jodi and her husband of 14 years, Dave, have… [Read More]
Pediatric Cancer Volunteer of the Year Award: David Brockman
David Brockman David Brockman watched his mother suffer through Hodgkin’s disease at ten years old. Additionally, his beloved grandfather “Poppi” also passed away from stomach cancer while David was in his early twenties. After watching two of the most influential people in his life suffer from the evil effects of cancer, this horrible disease has… [Read More]
IT’S OFFICIAL! Sparky Lyle is Coming to the HFB Winter Gala!
Sparky Lyle, Manager Emeritus of the Somerset Patriots, will be signing autographs at the Hugs for Brady Winter Gala on March 5th, 2016. Lyle was the first American League reliever to capture a Cy Young Award (1977) and ranks among the all-time leaders with 238 career saves. Between 1967-1980, Lyle had more saves than anyone else in the… [Read More]
My story is about a baby named Brady…
At 13 months old, Brady was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. During his treatments, one of his many doctors visits was to an interventional radiologist. That doctor was my dad. My dad and Brady had a special bond because my dad was also undergoing cancer treatments. My dad knew all to well the… [Read More]