Former football star receives “Honored Hero” award

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From page 1 as OATS - osteochondral autograft transfer surgery. “The procedure consisted of taking a piece of cartilage and bone from a non-weightbearing portion of his right knee and transplanting it to the area of the lesion,” Dr. Rodeo explained. “Because of the size of the area to be treated, I used a similar graft from his left knee as well. We also used some bone graft from the iliac crest near the hip.”

Abby Morgan said she was grateful that the procedure could be scheduled quickly.

“Dr. Rodeo made magic happen, and Brandt had the surgery on December 29. I wanted to expedite it because Brandt had some big milestones ahead and the recovery would take time,” she explained. “In March, he is scheduled to receive his last maintenance cancer treatment and ring a bell at the hospital to mark the occasion, and he didn’t want to be on crutches. Spring break is in April, and he wants to enjoy it, something he hasn’t been able to do in the past two and a half years.”

Teenager Inspires Hospital

HSS staff who got to know Brandt, even briefly, were impressed and inspired by his positive attitude and perseverance. Dr. Rodeo said he was struck by Brandt’s unwavering commitment to achieve his goal to play football again.

Stephen Melancon, PA-C,

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“For someone his age, with all that he’s gone through, not only to still be able to participate in sports, which is great, but to put himself out there and make himself a resource for other people – it proves he’s an exceptional young individual with incredible drive and outstanding character,” Melancon said.

“Brandt is truly the definition of exceptional. I don’t know anyone quite like him,” said Robbie Tran, senior director of Global Sports Marketing at HSS. “When faced with adversity, he set his mind on a goal and despite multiple setbacks fought until he accomplished what he set out to. He is an inspiration to many,” added Tran, who met Brandt when he received the Heart of a Giant award.

“He really has the heart of a giant,” said Samuel Taylor, MD, a sports medicine surgeon at HSS and Associate Team Physician for the New York Giants, who presented the award to Brandt. “He refused to let cancer stop him. In the process he inspired his friends, family, teammates, and his community.”

Brandt, who went home from HSS on New Years Eve, continues to make progress following his knee surgery.

He is still in physical therapy, which is expected to last 4 to 6 months, and the prognosis is good. At this time, no additional surgery is planned, and he should be able to return to most activities, Dr. Rodeo said. The Road

Ahead and a Mission to Help Others

Although football may no longer be in his future, Brandt still has dreams and goals. He’s looking forward to college and a possible career in sports management. In the meantime, he is dedicated to helping other young people with cancer who contact him on social media or via a website he has created called “Comeback Kids.”

The site was born out of the kindness and generosity of a teenager who has been through a lot, as he seeks to encourage others, candidly describing his long journey from the moment he was diagnosed with cancer. He provides heartfelt advice on ways to cope and maintain a positive attitude. He communicates sincere empathy to comfort young people facing similar challenges.

“When I was undergoing treatment, it was helpful to talk to someone who had been in that situation and who would be honest with me,” Brandt explained. “Being able to help others makes me feel like a better person. They ask me the same questions that I specifically remember asking.”

“Your life can change in a heartbeat, like mine did,” he added. “I think this happened to me for a reason – that I was meant to help other people.” thebristal.com

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March 24, 2023