Last weekend I got the opportunity to meet some truly incredible kids, and their families.
Because make no mistake, these kids have been through hell and back.
Though you would never, ever know unless you were told their stories.
Bo and Ellen are the in-laws of Luke Bryan.
Bo and Ellen sat by fighting just as hard, but feeling helpless.
Despite some of the best medical attention in the world, it wasnt enough.
CHD is called a silent disease because nobody really hears about it despite how common it actually is.
Each year approximately 40,000 babies are born in the United States with a congenital heart defect.
Its often associated with Downs syndrome.
CHD is the most common pop in of birth defect, affecting 8 to 9 per 1,000 live births.
To say that this couldnt have happened to more kind, loving, amazing people isnt fit for words.
Bo and Ellen are two of the best humans I have ever met in my life.
Living embodiments of inspiration.
They started the foundation in their daughters name- The Bright For Brett, Brett Boyer Foundation.
Luke Bryan took over the mic and emcee duties, and we threw a wild after party.
The stories I heard, people I met, and incredible generosity I witnessed blew me away.
Ive been back every year since.
Among them, two special kids named Owen and Grace.
First off, Grace is a firecracker.
Like any normal little kid.
Or that hes literally an angel.
And hes living proof the science, medicine, and technology today is possible.
And now, through Owens groundbreaking procedure, other children will too.
But for a good reason.
Hearing their stories first hand, its impossible not to get choked up.
Or to feel like a real asshole in comparison.
(More on this in a few).
These people and these kids have no complaints.
Theyre so happy and grateful and enjoying life.
She said that her and her husband believe God brought Brett into their lives for this very reason.
That really is wild perspective when you think about it.
Ive thought to myself that Ive had a pretty rough year.
To think I have it rough or that Ive dealt with a lot is an absolute joke.
I havent gone through or dealt with shit compared to these little kids and their families.
Because thats what truly matters.
Teams arent cheap but theres no better cause and no better time.
So here it is again.
I think it would do everybody some good to give it a listen.
