The One Friend They Miss the Most: The Impact of Pet Interactions on Pediatric Experience

09 Jun 2025 • 23 min • EN
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When his son, Brayden, passed away due to complications from a congenital heart defect, John Otten harnessed the power of his grief into action to found Brave Like Me. Listen in as he and Amy Cielak, board member, discuss the profound impact an interaction with a pet can have on a patient, and how they hope to bring that experience to more and more children across the country.

From "To Care is Human"

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