Brady Steps is a charitable foundation created to help raise awareness about spina bifida.
Our son, Brady, was born with spina bifida on January 25, 2011. Spina bifida is a birth defect in which the spinal cord does not close before birth. The defect is repaired through surgery and even though it can be repaired, there is still damage left to the nerves that were exposed. The majority of children born with myelomeningocele, the type of spina bifida that Brady has, have problems with bowel and bladder control, weakness or paralysis in the legs, and hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is fluid on the brain. Many of these children are catheterized several times a day and have shunts in their brain to drain the fluid. Most children also require some assistance with walking. The medical expenses can be all consuming due to the medical supplies it requires and not to mention doctor's appointments, additional surgeries, and regular therapy.
Through this foundation, we would like to not only raise awareness about spina bifida, but also help families of children who are affected by this condition. We would also like to raise money for research as well.
