Brayden Andrew Moore "BAM"

At an early age, Brayden Andrew Moore "BAM" was hospitalized for an unexplained seizure that arose during a common cold. After numerous blood tests, EEGs and countless scans it was discovered that Brayden had at one point in his life had a stroke and was diagnosed with a rare disease known as Moyamoya. This is a rare condition where blood vessels that supply blood to the brain become narrowed. Without proper surgery and intervention this placed him at greater risk of future strokes. In August of 2018, Brayden underwent a revascularization procedure (EDAS) which was completed by the Neurosurgery team at Children's of Alabama. The surgery was successful, but it was later discovered that Brayden had a rare RNF213 gene mutation, and several more vascular complications would ensue. Brayden was hospitalized multiple times between 2018 and 2019 for many reasons including hypertension, kidney failure and congestive heart failure. Each time, Brayden maintained his sweet and playful disposition, and showed tremendous strength through days and weeks in the hospital for almost 2 years. Nurses and doctors would be excited to see who got to care for him each day. Unfortunately, Brayden lost his courageous battle on October 29, 2019.

Children's of Alabama was always so amazing to our family, and we would love to give back to three special units that cared for Brayden during these times. Because so much money has been so generously raised in Brayden's honor, The Moyamoya Foundation, and Children's of Alabama have both created a "Brayden Moore Fund". All monies from the BAM Strong memorial fund will go towards research, resources and financial aid to families and children within the Cardiology, Nephrology and Neurology departments at Children's of Alabama. Future funding will also be focused on further research specific to Moyamoya disease.