S.M.I.L.E. FOR EMMALYN MASK

After being in California for 11 weeks and 4 surgeries we have returned home, but Emmalyn is headed back to California July 5th for appointments, imaging and figuring out her next steps! She has been through 39 brain and spine surgeries to date! We are traveling from Illinois to California.

Emmalyn’s story has been long and hard, and more than any little girl should have to endure. It’s impossible to go through thirty surgeries in the seven years of her ten-year life and have a short story to tell. She’s stronger than any child should have to be and despite all the pain, she tries to maintain a cheerful disposition that brightens everyone’s day. Emmalyn wanted to share her story in hopes that it might help other children in their fight. We hope that her story will help other families understand the importance in advocating for their child, even if it means getting second/third opinions! Don’t believe everything your doctors say, research it for yourselves and push to get the medical care that your child deserves. If a surgeon is willing to do surgery but is unwilling to run tests, walk away and get another opinion! Ask your child what they’re feeling and when they’re feeling it, as well as any changes that might be helping to relieve the pain (even if the relief is slight), because those are important details, and believe what they tell you even if you’re the only one that believes them. And beyond everything else, don’t give up and don’t give in! Fight it like you’re fighting for your child’s life because that is exactly what you’re doing – that is the fight!

Emmalyn created this mask to bring smiles and for us to help make a difference in protecting others from COVID. Net proceeds from these masks will be going directly to Emmalyn's treatment. It's the perfect way to help her family while protecting yourself. Thank you!

Please click here to read more about her story: https://chiaribridges.org/chiari-warriors-journey-emmalyn-freeze-story/

Our masks are sporty and unlike anything else on the market. We changed the game in mask wear at a time we felt the world need to be protected, while feeling safe and showing their individual personality! Our masks are reusable and machine washable. They were created with the help of an industrial designer, engineers, fabric specialists and people in manufacturing for ever 30 years. 

We have many municipalities, biotech companies, medical labs, government agencies  using our masks. Brave Gown face masks are made with an antimicrobial fabric. The soft, moisture-wick fabric is used to help pull moisture away from the skin for more comfort and easier breathing ability.