I ride in Memory of my Dad, John A Braddock, who was passionate about supporting The Courage Classic and fundraising for Children’s Hospital. This was largely due to the direct impact Childrens Hospital had on our family since my brother was born with PKU.
PKU is short for phenylketonuria, also known as PAH deficiency, which is a rare genetic condition. In the U.S., about 17,500 people are living with PKU and approximately 350 babies are born with it each year. People affected by PKU have difficulty breaking down phenylalanine (Phe), an amino acid found in all natural protein.
The Courage Classic is an opportunity to support positive outcomes and healthier futures for people like my brother, John R Braddock, who has been able to overcome this rare genetic disorder with the decades of research and trials that have created a cure.
