Saving Maddy

In this story, parents Julie and Ron Read, along with Maddy’s brother, Lucas, share their family’s harrowing journey after baby Maddy was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumor at just nine months old. They recount months of dismissed symptoms, the devastating discovery of a massive ependymoma, and the grueling surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation that followed—including years of therapies, complications, and a heartbreaking recurrence. Through fear, impossible choices, and unwavering advocacy, the Reads fought for Maddy’s life, ultimately pursuing both traditional and naturopathic treatments when doctors said there were no options left. Today, after years of uncertainty, Maddy is thriving and four years clear, and her family is dedicated to sharing her story so other parents know they are not alone and that there may be more options—and more hope—than they were first told. Learn more at "Pray for Gray" on facebook. Learn more about the dangers of cannabis at the International Academy on the Science and Impact of Cannabis - www.iasic1.org The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly opposes cannabis use by children and adolescents due to its negative impact on brain development, learning, and overall health. The AAP recommends keeping all cannabis products locked away from children, avoiding cannabis use in their presence, and talking to them about the dangers, especially regarding edibles which are a major cause of accidental ingestion in young children. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or before starting any new treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard in this video. The filmmakers do not promote or endorse the use of cannabis for the prevention, treatment, or cure of cancer or any other disease.