A Tribute From Maddison's Mother:

Maddison Mertz, or Moo to those who knew her, was a second grader from Victoria, MN.  Maddison was a happy, active, beautiful girl. She loved gymnastics, her sister, her friends, swimming, dancing, her dogs, and her family. On November 18, 2016 Maddison was diagnosed with stage 4 Glioblastoma.  Maddison passed away May 29, 2017, three days after her 8th birthday. 
 
In the seven months that Maddison fought for her life, she demonstrated the strength of a superhero. She was a shining star and immeasurably touched the lives of those around her. Maddison was a miracle to all who knew her, and after her death, in her name, 'Maddison Mertz's Miracles' was founded through Children’s Cancer Research Fund.
 
Her foundation seeks to fund Pediatric Brain Cancer Research so other families, friends and communities won't have to endure the loss Maddison's friends and loved ones feel. We believe a world without childhood cancer is possible.
www.childrenscancer.org/maddison

Because I Can……"I Fight & I Am Strong”
-Maddison Mertz-
Her Because I Can Attitude throughout her battle impacted many and will continue to inspire! 

Support the fight to end pediatric brain cancer:  
Maddison Mertz's Miracles through Children's Cancer Research Fund

For many years prior to her diagnosis, Maddison, always joyful and clever, would dress up in costumes and trick-or-treat her neighbors-regardless of the month. Her neighbors were happy to oblige and fill her hands with candy, in exchange for the giggles and smiles of Maddison and her little buddies. One of the ways the 'Maddison Mertz's Miracles' fundraises is through a Trick-or-Treating for donations event in May. May is the month of Maddison's birth and her death... but it is also Brain Tumor Awareness Month.