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Cherishing Their Memory by Helping Others

Bridger was born on August 11, 2001. His brother, Essex, was born on January 14, 2008. Both were born with Infantile Neuroaxonal Dystrophy (INAD), a progressive genetic disorder that mainly affects the nervous system and muscles, worsening over time. Children who suffer from INAD are healthy at birth, but begin developing symptoms of the condition by age two.

Both boys passed away from complications related to INAD, though their memories live on, and we celebrate their lives each year with the Bridger & Essex Grebe Softball Challenge. The charity softball game supports INAD research and families with children who have needs similar to those of Bridger and Essex, but who do not have the good fortune we did to be able to afford the life-changing therapy, assistance, and equipment that make such a difference.