Tb1 Fund Inc

Our family recently enjoyed a memorable outing at a Wild game facilitated by the TB1 Fund/Braxton Foundation. This special opportunity not only allowed my daughter to have her closest family members by her side but also provided a chance for everyone to immerse themselves in the excitement of the game, cheer on the Wild, and simply have a fun-filled time together, free from the distractions of the outside world. It was truly an incredible experience that brought us closer together and created lasting memories for us all.

Wow, we were blown away by our experience at the Timberwolves game, thanks to TB1Fund and Rebound Club! Our daughter is currently in treatment with a brain tumor and this game was such a fun family event that took our minds off our medical journey. We all had so much fun and couldn’t believe how amazing the experience was. Thank you!!!

Through TB1 and Braxton’s Buddies we are amazed at how dedicated the organization is at brining families together inside of a social event. Using the local professional and collegiate sports community as venues for these events, TB1’s efforts help provide a much needed distraction for families inside of a first rate experience. This experience can only occur through the tireless efforts of the charity and its volunteers.

We believe that TB1 has helped our family in ways we didn’t consider during our journey. What impresses the most about TB1 is that it was founded by a 9 year old and her family.

We recently had the opportunity to be part of two TB1 events; Saturday the Gopher vs Buckeye hockey game at Mariucci Arena and Sunday the Sibling Appreciation Day at Mall of America.
Both of these events bring families together to meet and share in a common bond of fellowship and learning more about each other. Kids get to be kids and bring that smile and laughter to their face to see pure enjoyment and for parents to converse about life and how the involvement with TB1 Foundation has had an amazing impact on their [difficult] times at the hospitals, treatment and management to do everything possible for better results.
We are so thankful for the TB1 Fund and Foundation to give us these opportunities as a family and for the wonderful staff, nurses and doctors at M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital.

I want to say thank you and what an awsome time our family had on Feb 12th 25 with the Wolves vs the Bucks. The opportunity was so appreciated it gave the kids time to be kids. Forget the new appointments coming up, and be in the now. We would never be able to attend events for financial reasons, also having some medical reasons where not knowing venues makes it hard. This was all of our first time at a basketball game and it made our night and the few days to come after. They shared what they experienced to everyone they met, school and family. Sitting back and seeing kids being kids not worrying about the next lab, test, specialist made this night memorable.

My first experience of Tb1 came from a small flyer in my son’s inpatient room. We had just been admitted again for a respiratory illness he was struggling with. Something that develops easily with combined with his weaker respiratory system. We often see the inpatient room many times a year and this fall was no different. Out of curiosity I signed up for the email list not entirely aware of the amazing opportunities we would be presented. After a few months I had completely forgotten the Tb1 Fund, and an email popped up with the grand choice of seeing a Timberwolves game! We couldn’t believe it, our humble little family was more than happy to choose a game and take our 5 year old to his first basketball event. We were able to see the game with family and friends along in way we’ve never gotten to experience before. My son beamed with excitement when we made it to the wonderfully catered suite with complimentary food and a gift box for him. I could hardly hold back the tears as he looked out into the massive crowd and clapped and cheered along to the roar of wolf howls. Not much is going to compare to your first NBA basketball game when it’s in style like this. We are so incredibly grateful to the team at Tb1 and all they’ve put together for families like ours. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this amazing organization.

Tb1 Fund we can’t begin to thank you for the amazing experience you have provided for us. It was such an incredible night for Jaden and our family. The Timberwolves game is a core memory Jaden and our family will cherish forever!

Jaden was diagnosed with JIA at 3 years old. It was present in his ankle and left eye. Jaden’s left eye went blind very fast in the diagnosis. It then showed up in his right eye. We were so worried about Jaden going completely blind. Our team of Rheumatologists, Doctors and nurses at the U of M Masonic Childrens Hospital have been amazing keeping the inflammation down and caring for him. Jaden has monthly infusions, medications he takes daily, eye drops, routine appointments weekly/monthly. He is such a strong kid! We are so proud of him and everything he’s been through and continues to go through.

Thank you ❤️

The Cornell Family

We are so incredibly thankful to Tb1 Fund Inc and the opportunity that they gave our family and friends to experience a Minnesota Wild Game together in the amazing Breakaway Club Suite at Excel Energy Center! Our daughter was diagnosed with POTS in October of 2023 and her world has been turned upside down since. She went from full time competitive softball playing, 4.2 student to being home bound, bedridden, and unable to stand for more than 15 minutes at a time. This past year has been life changing for sure, but with the help of her doctors at Masonic, we are starting to some slight improvements. Tb1 gave our family and our daughter the opportunity to have a night away from all the "icky" medical stuff and just let her be a normal teen for a night! We are so grateful for this memory and thankful for all that you guys do!

We are incredibly grateful for the support from the TB1 Fund! In early September 2024, Grady was diagnosed with Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma and underwent a liver transplant just one month later. Life changed so quickly, and Grady spent a few weeks in the hospital. Throughout this challenging time, the TB1 Fund provided invaluable support, offering activities within the hospital and even treating Grady, his family, and friends to a Timberwolves game. This was Grady's first real chance to spend time with his school friends, and they enjoyed the game in style, watching from their own private suite! We are so thankful for the TB1 Fund and all they do. We are proud to be part of the TB1 family! The Spiess Family

Our daughter went through Leukemia treatment from ages 3-5 years old. What TB1F does so well is provide opportunities to families, the entire family, siblings included, where the family can just show up and leave all the medical concerns behind for that moment.

We are fortunate to have been involved with this great organization om several occasions. One was attending a MN Gophers Football game from a box and our daughter was recognized as a Glodie's Hero. Another was an awesome day at a trampoline park which TB1F reserved the entire space. Most recently a fun movie outing to see Moana 2 complete with a drink, popcorn and snack of choice for the kiddos.

So thankful to be part of the TB1F family!

Our daughter has had a lot of ongoing medical issues, and we have spent this past year a lot of time in and out of the hospital at Masonic Children's. We have always wanted to attend a Vikings Game, but never had the opportunity to attend one until recently. The experience was absolutely amazing and exactly what we needed. While we did have a little bit of trouble with our seats due to our daughter's wheelchair, the Vikings Staff members helped moved us to another location that was accessible for us with great view too of the game. The smiles and joys this game brought our daughter and to feel like we were able to do something normal for once was exactly what we needed. We truly appreciate the opportunity the TB1 Fund provided us, and the memories made from this game will last us a lifetime too! Thank you TB1 Fund for all that you do!

Parker was unexpectedly diagnosed with end-stage chronic kidney disease at 4 years old and underwent a life-saving kidney transplant just after her 6th birthday. Her post-transplant journey has been very arduous, with almost a half dozen hospitalizations. Parker's medical journey hasn't just been hard on her, but on her older sister, Addie (12) who has had to watch her sister navigate these challenges from a distance. Tb1 Fund allowed our family to celebrate life TOGETHER in an incredible way; a Sunday night Vikings game! We are forever grateful for the POSITIVE memories they helped us create. From the face paint to the food, to the amazing seats at the US Bank stadium, we are so humbled. Thank you!

Our daughter was recently selected to be Braxton’s Buddy for a Vikings Game! Not only is this a fun experience, but The TB1 Fund gave our family so much more. Aside from material things, they gave our family the ability to spend a night together carefree and feel so special! We were able to relax and have fun and take our minds off her next treatment. We are so grateful for each opportunity they provide and we cannot thank them enough for the smile they bring to our Daughters’ face!

My son got to go to a Vikings football game. He is six but has been though so much health wise the last 3 years it was great for him to feel normal and have a good time. He brought two of his brothers and his mom with him. He loved how nice everyone was.
He also loved getting the care package with game gear in the mail with his name.
This was amazing and hope to go see another game one day. He loved having food and drinks and son much space for him to move around in. Thanks

Our family is truly grateful for the unforgettable Gophers Football game experience. It was a day filled with laughter, excitement, and our family created lifelong memories! We feel blessed and honored by this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Your selfless work at TB1 Fund has profoundly impacted our cancer journey and countless others, inspiring hope and resilience. Thank you for all you do!

Loved the opportunity we got to see the Olympic trials and every other opportunity we have gotten despite medical complexities because of TB1. Thank you for all you do for families like mine.

Our invitation to attend the US Gymnastics Olympic Trials came just two weeks following a cancer diagnosis (unrelated to the medical issues that first brought us to Masonic Children's over five years ago). We have always been gymnastics fans, so couldnt pass on the opportunity. I can honestly say this was the first time in two weeks that I felt my guard could be put down and we could simply enjoy life. Thank you Tb1 Fund for everything you do for families like ours.

Our company, GenerationNOW Entertainment, has partnered with TB1F for years. Their mission changes the lives of families who need it most. They are truly day brighteners. #TeamBrax

Brax,

Our family cannot even begin to speak enough wonderful words about this organization and idea that you have started. I can guarantee that you have brought so much joy and happiness to so many families that are dealing with cancer/illness. You have given our family specifically, a once in a lifetime opportunity. Never in our dreams would we ever have been able to take our children to see a Timberwolves game. The joy that our kids were given on that day was priceless. They are still talking about it to this day! You have reminded us that cancer does't always have to be sad and depressing. We can still have wonderful days, just like the day you have given our Alexander and his siblings. Even meeting your neighbors and board members was a blessing. They are so kind and were cool. They told us about your non profit and the heart that you have behind it. It is great to see them stand behind you in this and speak so proudly of you and your foundation. We had just heard about your cancer coming back. We are so sorry to hear that and want you to know that we are praying for you each and every night. You are in our daily prayers and we think about you daily. You will be able to fight this cancer so that you can continue to bring such great joy to other families.

TB1F recently gave us the opportunity to experience Urban Air in Coon Rapids. Our daughter was not able to meet her brother until he was 9 days old and has been a mostly patient bystander to all his medical appointments.
Experiences like these let her be the energetic 4 year old that she deserves to be. We are so appreciative for the no ‘no-zone’ and just two hours of fun.

My daughter Ashtyn has been a patient at the University of Minnesota Masonic for almost 10 yrs. She went undiagnosed with a heart defect for 5 1/2 months. She survived 2 cardiac arrests and an open heart surgery. We have also learned through genetic tests that she has a gene disorder and she also has retinitis pigmentosa. Through it all, she’s a happy 9 year old who enjoys doing as much things with our family as she can. She loves dance and school. Ashtyn has 5 other siblings. 4 older and one younger. We can’t even express how grateful we are to have these opportunities. All of our kids are so grateful.

The TB1 Fund organization provides tremendous support for local families going through very stressful times when navigating serious illnesses and diseases. They provide positive outlets within the hospital setting, as well as outside offering family events such as sibling days, outings to local sporting events, and fundraising opportunities. We cherish the memories they have helped us make. We look forwards to continuing to see the positive impact they make for families.

They have given my child another reason to be grateful for each and every day. To understand we are all different with so many qualities that make us UNIQUE. Being given tickets to many different sports games that give him a different view and a once in a lifetime experience. He now understands the importance of giving back and being more confident in all of his appointments. He loves being a Braxton Buddy and a patient at Masonic Children’s Hospital.

The Tb1 Fund offers experiences to medically complex children and their families. My family has been impacted by the Tb1 Fund on multiple occasions. These experiences are not something that we would otherwise be able to attend due to financial limitations or non-inclusivity, which is often the case for medical families. Our child looks forward to these opportunities and they are often a source of happy memories and moments to remember when they are in-patient or having procedures that are unpleasant. One specific opportunity is the memory of watching the MN Golden Gophers football team from the safe and welcoming suite hosted by the Tb1 Fund.