2005 Kids Speak Up! Participant Biography

Tracy C. (T.C.) Braecklein, Jr.

Age: 12
Grade: 6
Charleston, S.C.

The Braecklein family is unique in that both T.C. and his mother, Linda, have epilepsy. Linda has lived with the condition for 15 years. Both have been active advocates, with Linda recently establishing a support group for people with epilepsy in her community.

As an advocate in the 2005 Kids Speak Up! program, T.C. is eager to spread awareness about epilepsy and encourage people across the country to be compassionate and sensitive towards those with the condition. T.C. hopes to project an image of people with epilepsy as capable and talented individuals.

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