FILLING THE GAP

That has been the case for Kadie Nowak, whose son was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, which causes his bones to be very brittle and fracture easily. While his numerous treatments have been successful, Kadie is very aware of the many difficulties others face.

Her experience led to the formation of Unbreakable Fighters, Inc. with Casandra Maudsley. This non-profit organization provides medical equipment, resources, and relief funds to families with unique disabilities. The group’s goal is to fill the gap for those in need. For example, many of these children must be treated in specialized hospitals. Medical insurance may cover the treatment but not travel expenses.

The group hosts a variety of events, including the annual I Ran the Dam 5K, which is run over Alabama Power dams (including Logan Martin Dam, Nealy Healy Dam, and Weiss Lake Dam), golf tournaments, and others to raise funds and awareness for those in facing unique medical challenges.

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