When I think about Maxx I often think about our time together in mine and Joey’s little boat-house garage apartment in Santa Cruz. Maxx and Joey became fast friends and I would come home from school to find the two playing video games in our living room. To say they were into video games would be an understatement. We had three TVs (one of which was on top of a mini fridge that was full of VHS movies) where we would play video games every day. I usually participated in Mario Party, Worms, or Katamari Damacy while Maxx and Joey would play more exciting and complex games. Each of us would pause our games to join in on group adventures and to also cheer each other on during epic individual game moments. I loved every minute of it!

My days with Maxx were full of smiles and stories. I am walking to celebrate Maxx and his curiosity and love for the world.

I am uniting with others to make a difference in the fight against brain tumors. I am passionate about this cause, so I’m taking action. I need your help in this fight. National Brain Tumor Society will not rest until a cure exists - but more needs to be done. Please join in my effort!