Max’s Legacy
Max was a lover of football, baseball, basketball, swimming, pogo sticking, stock trading, and anything that presented a challenge. He always had a bad joke in his back pocket. He lived his life in a kind, gentle, and gracious manner. Quite possibly the world’s best little brother to his siblings, Max still holds the title for the best hug-giver.
At the age of 10, Max was diagnosed with High Grade Glioma (specifically H3 34R mutant, IDH wt, MGMT unmethylated HGG), otherwise known as Diffuse Hemispheric Glioma or Glioblastoma. He tried earnestly to beat it but lost his battle 783 days following his diagnosis.
Max never wanted to walk this journey, but he did so with grace and always with the ability to make us laugh through the toughest of times. His smile, hugs, and even bad jokes will be forever missed.
Our Donation Story
Max, despite his strength and size, was the kindest child, possessing the biggest heart. He always made himself available to help other kids, and his infectious smile never left his face. He walked through life with a gracious spirit, always expressing gratitude to others for their kindness. Donating Max’s brain through the Gift from a Child program exemplified his gracious nature, kind heart, and unwavering commitment to being a friend.
Max would never have wanted any other child to endure the devastation of this disease. Our only hope is that by donating his tissue, we can contribute to advancing the development of safe and effective treatments for children with brain cancer.