Braxton Stokes Brown Award in Paediatric Neuroscience
Braxton Stokes Brown was a healthy baby boy until a catastrophic birth accident left him deprived of oxygen, leading to his diagnosis of severe Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). After fighting for 44 days, Braxton passed away in the arms of his parents and surrounded by family.
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy is a form of brain injury that occurs when the brain is deprived of oxygen. Throughout his 44 days of life, Braxton's family learned there is no cure for brain damage. Current treatments focus only on limiting further damage; true brain repair remains the next great medical frontier.
In his memory, Braxton’s family is establishing a named award in perpetuity, the Braxton Stokes Brown Award in Paediatric Neurology, a permanent tribute to a life that touched many in just a short time. This award will support residents and graduate students conducting critical research aimed at understanding the brain and advancing our ability to repair it—honouring Braxton’s legacy with hope for future healing.
During his short time, Braxton left an impact a thousand times his size. Through this award his legacy will live on, driving discovery, deepening compassion and offering hope to children and families facing the devastating effects of neurological injuries and impairments.
For Braxton’s family, this award is deeply personal. It represents their hope, their grief, and their unwavering love to their son. Though Braxton’s life was heartbreakingly short, his legacy is powerful—a driving force for innovation and discovery. Through this award, his name will live on as a beacon for progress in paediatric neurology, bringing purpose to loss and hope to families still searching for answers. His story now becomes a catalyst for healing.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Glain Roberts-McCabe, President and Founder of The Roundtable, whose compassion and thoughtfulness inspired and gave life to the idea of honouring Braxton through this meaningful award.
