Ben Breedlove

My name is Jodi Comer,Katie is my sister. I was at work on December 29th and saw Ben's you tube post circulating on Yahoo. I took the time to watch it and so very glad I did. On December 30th,my 18 year old daughter was killed in a car accident. She died instantly and her passenger walked away unharmed. I was very shattered and angry those first few days but realized through my husbands words, that this was her time and we have no control over that. Her dear friend searched for her and held her until the EMS came. I recalled Ben's video and took great comfort in knowing that my daughter heard her friend's voice while she lay there because your body dies before your brain. I now know that she is in a place she wants to be, content and peaceful. I thank Ben for giving me solace from his video. It's amazing how each touches so many lives!!!

posted by Katie Graves Sheets 1 month ago

Hi guys, I was diagnosed with HCM when I was 12, today I am 43 and my daughter 16 also has the condition as to many members of my family. The HCMA was founded 16 years ago to raise awareness and improve outcomes for those with HCM. I started the organization after the death of my sister Lori, age 36 who was the 4th in my family lost to HCM. We know Ben's death impacted millions of people and he was an inspiration to many. Our community is beyond saddened at his loss and do hope to keep his memory alive by having Ben be our teacher to save others from a similar fate. We look forward to working with you all to make a terrible story... into one of hope and education. May Ben watch over us all and help us help others. Best wishes, Lisa Salberg CEO and Founder HCMA

posted by Lisa Flanigan Salberg 1 month ago

The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association is here to answer any questions you have with regard to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy diagnosis, symptoms, treatment and sudden cardiac arrest and death. We can be reached at 973-983-7429 or visit our website www.4hcm.org We are working with Westlake High School and the Breedlove family to help raise awareness.

posted by Kelly DeRosa Hcma 1 month ago

when does this fundraiser end?

posted by Elise O'Leary 1 month ago

I understand how many of you all feel. Ben was a good person, and now he is in heaven with GOD and he is an angel. Just that we need help to save a little girl! This 6 year old girl named Aurora needs some medicine, but her family cannot afford it. We just need $450 to reach our goal! PLEASE! I BEG YOU! HELP AURORA! go fund me .com / bykp0

posted by Link Roxas Potter Wright 1 month ago

Breedloves & Friends, I was fortunate enough to have been involved in athletics all of my life and I wasn't diagnosed with Hypertrophic Carrdiomyopathy until the December after I graduated from high school. My cardiologist said, "God has you alive for a reason, because you should not have been able to wrestle for 4 years and live with this." My son however, is not so lucky, as you may know this condition is genetic and of my 3 children only my son has it. He was diagnosed just 6 weeks ago. His cardiologist runs a free-of-charge camp for children with any sort of heart disease or kids that have had heart surgery. For more information check out www.campdelcorazon.org

posted by Taylor Finch 1 month ago

RiP Ben , Your Story Really Touched Me i been crying all night , even thought i didnt know you that well .. How you were saying it was peaceful and you didnt wanna wake up . Makes Me Not Scared To Die AnyMore .. Im ready to die .. - RiP at least your not Hurting No More .. Atleast you dont got nothing to worry about nomore ; We Gonna Keep Your NAME Alive BEN *RiP* iloveyou LOVE Your #1 FAN <3 Shakira Daughtry(: #Do u Believe In Anqles or God ? i DO . .

posted by Shakira IKia Daughtry 1 month ago

RiP BEN . !!!!! ;(

posted by Shakira IKia Daughtry 1 month ago

I am so sorry to make this here, but can you guys also help me make $450 dollars... Aurora, a 6 year old, needs medicine, and her family is trying hard, but we need just some help. She has a chronic disease which is controllable with medicament, but she could die. Please help us... RIP Ben Breedlove. To see our page, change the breedlove in the link box and type bykp0

posted by Link Roxas Potter Wright 1 month ago

my daughter who just turned 3 has the same condition and had open heart surgery at the age of 4 months.....this scares me to think of her future....hope that ben's family finds comfort and i am glad that he helped to spread the message about this disease.....thanks

posted by Cindy Kelly 1 month ago

Very inspiring to youth and adults of all ages what you are doing. Ben will always have a special place in everyones hearts, even people like me that only got to know him through his videos. RIP young man. My prayers go out to everyone touched by your inspirations. <3

posted by Margaret Kruckmeyer Ghosio 1 month ago

I do believe in angels and God. And, now I believe Ben will be an angel for his family. Reminds me of the song "Angels Among Us" by Alabama. We lost a great guy, but heaven has gained his beautiful soul.

posted by Mae Lynn Nolen Smith 1 month ago

I watched the videos this morning and was so touched by how brave Ben was to spread his word on the internet. I hope that all young and old realize life is full of surprises and we should be grateful to see the sun shine everyday we are here. Learn to love and be helpful as you can to others as we are all here together so why not ???

posted by Robin Lynn Thurston Browning 1 month ago

I saw this video fr my nephew then told my 18 yr old son. It kinda put things in prospective. My son is a strong level headed son at scholl n in public, but diffrent at home. This made him realize whats really important. Thank you Ben, for ur words of wisdom. U have tuched so many people. We will have u n ur family in our prayers RIP Ben Breedlove.

posted by Patty Rendon 1 month ago

I am proud of what you guys are doing...and I am spreading Ben message every way I can.

posted by Paul Robinson 1 month ago

I am proud of what you guys are doing...and I am spreading Ben message every way I can.

posted by Paul Robinson 1 month ago

I'm touched. This story is wildly incredible. Thank you guys for taking the initiative here. Ben seems like he was a World Class kid. The world just lost a great asset.

posted by Jason Lewis 1 month ago

I watch these videos right after my own son passed and it gives me such hope that this boy is up in heaven with my baby. I am so blessed that even though my baby had a serious condition like Ben he was always happy and never acting like he was in pain and I never had to watch him struggle and I never had to wonder is this it? is this the last time my baby will be with me? RIP ben watch my baby boy for me until i see him again and give him your strength

posted by Emily Pacheco Click 1 month ago

I was one of bens best friends. Unfortunately we fell apart due to his parents thinking i was a bad influence, which, in all honesty, was true, however, he would support this effort to help his family. He tried his best not to think about his condition but due to the impact it had on his daily life, had to take it into consideration before he did anything. Please donate so that we can cure this disease so that no family will have to lose such a big part of their lives prematurely. I think the goal should be 100,000 dollars because ben always went big before he went home.

posted by Jp Sullivan 1 month ago

Jake, hi. I'm the other person running this with David and we both have legitimate connections to people involved with Ben Breedlove. If you're really that concerned, and think we would take advantage of something so powerful and inspirational such as this, feel free to send me a message on Facebook and i will show our connections. I really hope Jake's comment won't effect people who were planning to donate. This is 0 safe and your money WILL go directly to the family. If you need to contact me, feel free to email me at hglasoe@yahoo.com. I would be more than happy to prove this is a "legitimate" donation.

posted by Hunter Nicole Glasoe 1 month ago