Warrior Mode Donation

Warrior Mode Donation

On Nov. 8, 2011 Brad Keenan was diagnosed with Stage II colon cancer. He immediately began treatment at the Medical Park and quickly made friends. During one of Brad's visits he noticed that his fellow patients were cold. 

"The treatments can make you so cold. Especially those who are frail," said Brad. "So I asked one of the nurses what would help and she suggested a blanket warmer."

Brad went on a mission to raise enough money to purchase a warmer and on Thursday, Dec. 27 he presented a check for $1,260 to the Women's Health Center. The funds will be put toward a warmer that will be shared between oncology and the Women's Health Center.

Brad said the donation was made possible by the generosity of the Shawnee Women's group, the Barren family and the Baton Rouge Foundation. "My goal is to keep the benefit in the community, especially the facility that helped me beat cancer," said Brad.

Shortly after his diagnosis, Brad and his family developed what they call Warrior Mode. "It's more than a phrase or slogan, it's a way of living that applies to everything, not just cancer," said Brad.

Warrior Mode has taken off since its beginning, in fact it's been adopted by people across the United States. Brad has sent Warrior Mode gear as far as Hawaii and he recently sent gear to victims of the Sandy Hook elementary tragedy.

"Brad is an inspiration," says Nora Fought, Oncology Program Supervisor. "People diagnosed with cancer are faced with adversities that may seem insurmountable. Brad is a shining example of what a positive mental attitude can do while overcoming those challenges."

Anyone interested in donating to the Warrior Mode fund, or purchasing gear can contact Brad at bkeenan25@yahoo.com.