CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady On Sunday, George Cogdill (a 9-year-old who has an autoimmune condition called Henoch Schoonlein purpura) and his family hosted George Cogdill. The Bucs were getting ready to take on the Bucs Carolina Panthers.
The Super Bowl seven-time champion treated the Pinewood family, a two-hour drive from Charlotte’s Panthers Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, to pregame passes and family seats.
Henoch-Schonleinpurpura is a condition that affects the kidneys. George was admitted to the hospital in 2021. After hearing George’s story Brady sent him an inspirational video as well as a signed jersey.
George has been able to walk after multiple IV treatments, kidney biopsies, and daily medication. Like Brady, he plays quarterback. He also wears No. 12.
George was born with torticollis. He also developed plagiocephaly. Carson said that George also has autism, sensory processing disorder and obsessive compulsive disorders. But, they haven’t made those problems stop him. His family attributes his success to Brady’s inspiration and faith. His school awarded him a citizenship award for his efforts in helping others and lifting up his peers.
Carson said that George is a fighter who is positive and always optimistic. He believes his father taught him this trait. “Your attitude determines your altitude. He never lets a diagnosis define who he is.”