Brady Prochnow Fundraiser

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Brady Prochnow is a 16-year-old sophomore at West Fargo High School.  He attempted to take his life on March 22 and is now fighting for life at Sanford pediatric intensive care unit.  There are so many ways to describe Brady. He’s an old soul, a gentle giant, the family’s own personal Buddy the Elf, their “Bubsy”.  He loves everything outdoors, especially hunting and fishing, and nothing more than his brothers and his dog, Ozzy.  He can befriend anyone with ease by starting up a conversation, as if you’ve been friends for years. He gives the best bear hugs around. Mental health is such a difficult thing, and has such a huge stigma attached to it. Brady has struggled the last few years with this. His parents have been working with him and the various resources available, and told him often that there is no hurdle that can’t be overcome, no one thing that he can’t come to them about. On that Wednesday evening things got to be too much – he told his family in a note that he loved them and attempted to take his own life.  Brady’s parents Bobbi and Mike Prochnow hope that by sharing their story more parents will talk with their children regarding mental health. “OK” doesn’t always mean we are.  The teenage brain is impulsive – he didn’t do this to hurt anyone, it’s just hard to reason out consequences during these years.  Whatever was happening in that very moment was bigger than him, and bigger than any promise he made to us to never do something like this.

Loved ones have stepped forward to raise help and hope for Brady and his family.  Lend A Hand Up will  boost your online donation made here 20% – 100% of donations go directly to the family fund. Cash/Check donations should be gifted directly to the Brady Prochnow Benefit Fund and dropped by Gate City Bank.

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  1. Kathy R King –

    Blessings for you, Brady, and for your family and friends. I remember your last name from living near Mooreton years ago. I will think of you often and continue to send best wishes and love to you and your Mom and Dad and all. And I’ll send you strength with love and prayer every day.

  2. Tom & Kathy Askegaard –

    Thinking about and praying for Brady and your entire family. You have been dealt the biggest challenge of your lives. May your faith in the Lord sustain you all and provide the strength necessary to continue to carry you through. Miracles are real. Take care, with love.
    🙏 ♥️🙏♥️

  3. Volinda Schauer –

    Everything Love can do is being done.

  4. Gertie Bollinger –

    Prayers for Brady & family 🙏🅱️

  5. Lori Kutzer –

    I remember when you girls would bring your kids into Paula’s, Brady had that bouncy, curly blonde hair, such a cutie. They all grew up to be so big. Brady has a long road ahead of him, but he has a great family behind him to pull him through it. Prayers to all of you.

  6. Jessica Foss –

    One family praying for another.

  7. ejsamek –

    Praying for Brady and Family. We are amazed by your entire family.

  8. Jana Samek –

    Praying for Brady and Family.

  9. The Samek Family –

    Praying for Brady and Family.

  10. Kathleen Bennett –

    I do not know Brady OR his family, but Prayers for him/all of you at this time of need.

  11. Shannon Spiewak on behalf of our entire Team ND team –

    Coach Alec’s Team ND team has been thinking and praying for Brady and for all of you during this extremely difficult time.

  12. Christi –

    Prayers for Brady’s recovery ❤️‍🩹.

  13. Trinda Reiff –

    Prayers for Brady and his family!!!

  14. Rhonda Bormann –

    Many prayers and thanks for sharing your story!
    Mental Illness is Real and to end the Stigma and for many reasons I will not come elaborate here!
    I will keep praying for Brady and family!

  15. Trish Mohr –

    There are many people who are praying for you, Brady, and for your family. May God bless you and bring you back to recovery. You are loved.

  16. Michelle Skarnagel –

    Keeping Brady and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I battled depression growing up and into my adulthood. It is only in the last few years that I have found peace. It is a hard and lonely road to travel. No matter how many people you have who surround you with love there is an emptiness that you can’t get rid of. Praying for physical and mental healing.

  17. Lynn Kotrba –

    I do not know you but want you to know that you are in our prayers. As a mom of 8, with several teenagers now, my heart hurts for you. Know of our prayers for healing and strength for all of you.

  18. Geneva –

    As a mom of a 16 year old. This hits home. I am praying hard for you and the family! Brady you are strong!
    Continued prayers always!

  19. Erika Miller –

    I do not know you, but I am praying for you… for all of you. May God wrap his arms around all of you and bring Brady complete health.

  20. LISA SPARBY –

    I do not know you personally, but thank you for sharing your story and I truly pray that Brady comes out of this and can be an inspiration for others that struggle with mental health issues. It sounds like he is someone that people would really look up to and he could really be an inspiration for many. I am praying for all of you through this very difficult time.

  21. Gavan Austin Kelly Ken Norton –

    Praying for all involved. The community is here for you. 🥅 G is ready for more of Brady’s slapshots in hockey.

  22. Kaycee Fuder –

    Prayers to everyone during these next few days, weeks, months, and years ahead.

  23. Kerri Tang –

    I plead the blood of Jesus over Brady. Lord I ask you to take away his mental anguish. I bind any spirit of depression and I loose the peace and love and joy of Jesus. I ask all of this in Jesus’ Might Name. Amen

  24. Staahl family –

    Continued prayers for you all.

  25. Shelly Pedersen-Meyer –

    Praying for you all

  26. Michelle Zimney –

    Brady, you got this. Keep fighting!

  27. Deb Storbakken –

    Sending prayers to Brady & family

  28. Travis Kyra Chase Bryce Mattern –

    Praying for the Prochnow’s

  29. Linda Fink –

    I sincerely send prayers for all of you. You have such a strong, brave, and wonderful family and an amazing community that are willing to help hold you up. Your transparency and honestly with what you are all going through will surely give strength and help many families that are struggling with the same things. It is truly remarkable how you are teaching through the most difficult moment in a parent’s life. It is so very valuable to everyone to read your story and it keeps Brady in our prayers.

  30. Gus & Paloma Davila –

    Our thoughts and prayers for Brady, family and friends.

  31. Carla Hajek –

    Bobbi and Mike, I continue to pray for Brady and your family daily. I send you all my love and positive thoughts.

  32. Sharee Fulton and Cooper Monilaws –

    Keep fighting Brady. You are in our prayers, our thoughts and our hearts!

  33. Karla Jostad –

    Bobbi, Mike,& boys, we continue to pray for Brady each day and for your family to give you comfort and rest during this time. We’re amazed at all that he is accomplishing. We love you 💜

  34. Gwen (Kappes) Sobolik –

    I do not know you personally, but I went to school in Breckenridge and we have mutual friends who have shared your son’s story. I’ve been thinking of all of you and your son!

  35. Julie Larson –

    Sending daily prayers to Brady and all the rest of the family. Love you guys.

  36. Sara Gendreau –

    Continued prayers for Brady and all his family and friends!

  37. Michelle fairchild –

    Praying for Brady and his family

  38. Michelle Ihry –

    Praying for Brady

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  1. Kathy R King –

    Blessings for you, Brady, and for your family and friends. I remember your last name from living near Mooreton years ago. I will think of you often and continue to send best wishes and love to you and your Mom and Dad and all. And I’ll send you strength with love and prayer every day.

  2. Tom & Kathy Askegaard –

    Thinking about and praying for Brady and your entire family. You have been dealt the biggest challenge of your lives. May your faith in the Lord sustain you all and provide the strength necessary to continue to carry you through. Miracles are real. Take care, with love.
    🙏 ♥️🙏♥️

  3. Volinda Schauer –

    Everything Love can do is being done.

  4. Gertie Bollinger –

    Prayers for Brady & family 🙏🅱️

  5. Lori Kutzer –

    I remember when you girls would bring your kids into Paula’s, Brady had that bouncy, curly blonde hair, such a cutie. They all grew up to be so big. Brady has a long road ahead of him, but he has a great family behind him to pull him through it. Prayers to all of you.

  6. Jessica Foss –

    One family praying for another.

  7. ejsamek –

    Praying for Brady and Family. We are amazed by your entire family.

  8. Jana Samek –

    Praying for Brady and Family.

  9. The Samek Family –

    Praying for Brady and Family.

  10. Kathleen Bennett –

    I do not know Brady OR his family, but Prayers for him/all of you at this time of need.

  11. Shannon Spiewak on behalf of our entire Team ND team –

    Coach Alec’s Team ND team has been thinking and praying for Brady and for all of you during this extremely difficult time.

  12. Christi –

    Prayers for Brady’s recovery ❤️‍🩹.

  13. Trinda Reiff –

    Prayers for Brady and his family!!!

  14. Rhonda Bormann –

    Many prayers and thanks for sharing your story!
    Mental Illness is Real and to end the Stigma and for many reasons I will not come elaborate here!
    I will keep praying for Brady and family!

  15. Trish Mohr –

    There are many people who are praying for you, Brady, and for your family. May God bless you and bring you back to recovery. You are loved.

  16. Michelle Skarnagel –

    Keeping Brady and your family in my thoughts and prayers. I battled depression growing up and into my adulthood. It is only in the last few years that I have found peace. It is a hard and lonely road to travel. No matter how many people you have who surround you with love there is an emptiness that you can’t get rid of. Praying for physical and mental healing.

  17. Lynn Kotrba –

    I do not know you but want you to know that you are in our prayers. As a mom of 8, with several teenagers now, my heart hurts for you. Know of our prayers for healing and strength for all of you.

  18. Geneva –

    As a mom of a 16 year old. This hits home. I am praying hard for you and the family! Brady you are strong!
    Continued prayers always!

  19. Erika Miller –

    I do not know you, but I am praying for you… for all of you. May God wrap his arms around all of you and bring Brady complete health.

  20. LISA SPARBY –

    I do not know you personally, but thank you for sharing your story and I truly pray that Brady comes out of this and can be an inspiration for others that struggle with mental health issues. It sounds like he is someone that people would really look up to and he could really be an inspiration for many. I am praying for all of you through this very difficult time.

  21. Gavan Austin Kelly Ken Norton –

    Praying for all involved. The community is here for you. 🥅 G is ready for more of Brady’s slapshots in hockey.

  22. Kaycee Fuder –

    Prayers to everyone during these next few days, weeks, months, and years ahead.

  23. Kerri Tang –

    I plead the blood of Jesus over Brady. Lord I ask you to take away his mental anguish. I bind any spirit of depression and I loose the peace and love and joy of Jesus. I ask all of this in Jesus’ Might Name. Amen

  24. Staahl family –

    Continued prayers for you all.

  25. Shelly Pedersen-Meyer –

    Praying for you all

  26. Michelle Zimney –

    Brady, you got this. Keep fighting!

  27. Deb Storbakken –

    Sending prayers to Brady & family

  28. Travis Kyra Chase Bryce Mattern –

    Praying for the Prochnow’s

  29. Linda Fink –

    I sincerely send prayers for all of you. You have such a strong, brave, and wonderful family and an amazing community that are willing to help hold you up. Your transparency and honestly with what you are all going through will surely give strength and help many families that are struggling with the same things. It is truly remarkable how you are teaching through the most difficult moment in a parent’s life. It is so very valuable to everyone to read your story and it keeps Brady in our prayers.

  30. Gus & Paloma Davila –

    Our thoughts and prayers for Brady, family and friends.

  31. Carla Hajek –

    Bobbi and Mike, I continue to pray for Brady and your family daily. I send you all my love and positive thoughts.

  32. Sharee Fulton and Cooper Monilaws –

    Keep fighting Brady. You are in our prayers, our thoughts and our hearts!

  33. Karla Jostad –

    Bobbi, Mike,& boys, we continue to pray for Brady each day and for your family to give you comfort and rest during this time. We’re amazed at all that he is accomplishing. We love you 💜

  34. Gwen (Kappes) Sobolik –

    I do not know you personally, but I went to school in Breckenridge and we have mutual friends who have shared your son’s story. I’ve been thinking of all of you and your son!

  35. Julie Larson –

    Sending daily prayers to Brady and all the rest of the family. Love you guys.

  36. Sara Gendreau –

    Continued prayers for Brady and all his family and friends!

  37. Michelle fairchild –

    Praying for Brady and his family

  38. Michelle Ihry –

    Praying for Brady

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