Chad's Bracket

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Chad's Bracket provides necessary treatment and mobility using a wagon in a fun, and safe manner. This was unexpected, and it meant a change in the chemo plans.

The origins of Chad’s Bracket are as bittersweet as any history could possibly be. After a week of severe headaches and vomiting, on Friday, April 22, 2011, Felicity Withrow was diagnosed with a brain tumor. An MRI on Saturday, April 23 confirmed that it was a 3cm by 2cm ependymoma. Felicity had surgery on Monday, April 25, 2011 to remove the tumor. While it may seem like a brain tumor diagnosis a

nd immediate surgery was the worst possible scenario, Felicity’s family would soon learn that heartbreak could run much deeper. During the surgery, doctors discovered that they had to leave a small 4-5mm portion of the tumor that was on her brain stem and could not be removed. What followed was a roller coaster of medications and MRIs and then, another surgery when an MRI showed that the tumor had returned before even the first checkup scan following the first surgery. Even with these events, there were many blessings from God along Felicity’s journey, including on September 6, 2014 when Felicity had her first completely clear MRI. During one of the many visits to see Felicity in the hospital following that first surgery, Roger Leggett (Felicity’s grandfather, a firefighter and now-retired expediter at Lockheed Martin) and Chad Leggett (Felicity’s uncle, an Emergency Medical Technician) encountered the mom of a patient entering an elevator. That mom was using a wagon to transport her child while also attempting to move an IV pole along with that wagon. Roger and Chad noticed that the mom was having such a difficult time that the IV pole almost fell on her child. They knew immediately that there was a need for some way to attach an IV pole to those wagons so that parents would be able to utilize the wagons in an easier and safer manner. Tragically, just a few weeks later Chad passed away from heat stroke at one of Roger’s and Chad’s favorite hunting sites. In the weeks to follow, heartache flooded the family, faith was shaken to its core, and despair was evident to all who surrounded the family with love and support. The family was torn between celebrating Felicity coming home from the hospital and the new baby, Felicity’s little sister, who would soon make her debut, and the sorrow that threatened to take over. But through it all, one thought remained in Roger’s mind: Chad’s legacy. Chad wanted to create an IV pole attachment for those wagons, and would have wanted Roger to continue on that course without him. That thought sustained Roger while he set out on his mission to develop Chad’s Bracket. That mission included collaboration with Children’s Hospital of Atlanta engineers to check every safety concern, guaranteeing that the wagons were safe even with the weight of a pump and IV bags attached. These measures included using wagons with seat belts, with wheels on the outer perimeter, and that have a low center of gravity. Also included in the process were Lewis Holland, Grant Little, Dave Taylor, and the welding class at Chattahoochee Tech in Jasper, Georgia, as well as L&W Welding in Paulding County. Their participation was crucial in bringing Chad’s Bracket to life. Organizations such as the Masonic Lodges in Douglas County, Heard County, Carroll County, and Paulding County (all in Georgia), Georgia Heritage Bank, Grand’s Convenience Store (Dallas, Georgia), the City of Hiram, Georgia, and many others (including individuals we are not specifically naming in order to protect their privacy) have donated money to place wagons specially fitted with Chad’s Bracket into specific hospitals, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta facilities, Wellstar Paulding Hospital, and Tanner Medical Center facilities. Requests have begun coming in from hospitals and organizations in other states as well, and Roger is working quickly to determine how to best meet those needs. There have been many news articles and reports, and much recognition. But true to his character, Roger made this statement: “Thank you everyone for the nice comments. I don't feel I deserve the praise. I'm just trying to make the time a child and parents spend at CHOA easier and safer. The time spent there is traumatizing enough dealing with many times a life threatening event, without having to deal with the IV stand and the wagon separately.”

If you would like to help put Chad’s Bracket in a hospital near you, please contact Roger via the email address or phone number listed on this page.

-Amber (volunteer member of the Chad’s Bracket support team)

05/06/2026

On April 8th, another delivery of 3 Chad’s Bracket Wagons went to the Ronald McDonald House, donated by the Lockheed Martin Employees in Marietta Ga., The Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the East Paulding High School DECA Club.
For the first time, 10 Wagons went to the FedEx Family House in Memphis, Tennessee. These were Donated by the Estes Family, (2), The Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the East Paulding High School DECA Club, and Lockheed Martin Employees in Marietta Ga. (6).
Both Charities serve the St. Judes and LeBonheur Children’s Hospitals in Memphis. Thank You to these Great Supporters of Chad’s Bracket for your donations to these wonderful Charities, they are providing a very needed service to Patients and their Families!

04/29/2026

10 years ago today, a Great Friendship began with Chad’s Bracket and Pam Younker. Pam represented Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta. She was a great resource to discuss Ideas, ask opinions, meet contacts, and help promote Chad’s Bracket Wagons. Without Her contacts with the Children’s Miracle Network, the Nationwide reach to Hospitals may have not have happened. It’s been a Great 10 years Pam, Thank You!
Look for Her to be on some deliveries, and wagon builds, now that She’s retired!

03/30/2026

Thank You to Lisa Gibson and Her Non Profit, A Buddy’s Hope, in Temple Ga. She providing nearly 4500 socks to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. We were able to get get in contact with Her through a friend of Chad’s Bracket. Thank You to Natalie Rutledge of CHOA that met to accept the donation. They will be used to keep those babies feet warm!

03/27/2026

Thank You to Peggy Estes! This Wonderful Woman makes blankets and donates them with our Chad’s Bracket Wagons! The one She’s holding is blanket # 100 She’s donates blankets also to our local animal shelter. She recently accompanied us on a delivery to CHOA with 6 wagons going to Scottish Rite and 8 to Arthur M Blank. Peggy and Tim Estes are donors of Wagons also. Thank You for Your Generosity!
Thanks also to Lockheed Martin Employees,4 wagons, Friends of Chad’s Bracket that have contributed 3 wagons in 2025, Rusty Lane, North Ga. Relic Hunter’s for their 3rd wagon in 2025, Kenworth Kiwanis Club, and Friends of Craig Cook, that donated the wagons were delivered Feb. 25th.

03/27/2026

The Joseph Habersham Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Atlanta, Georgia, is extended a sincere expression of gratitude. This chapter donated 10 Chad's Bracket Wagons. On Feb. 25 they donated one to CHOA at Scottish Rite, and one donated to CHOA at Arthur M Blank. Special appreciation is extended to Luann Miller, Chapter Regent, and Members, Kelly Caldwell, Robin Meleky, and Katrina Franklin for their support despite inclement weather for the delivery. Thanks also to Natalie Rutledge, CHOA representative for arranging the delivery and the photo’s.

03/27/2026

Thank You to the Lockheed Martin Marietta Employees that built and Donated, these 2 Chad’s Bracket wagons to the Emergency Room at Northside Hospital Cherokee, located in Canton, Georgia. Shown with the Wagons are Staff accepting the donation.

03/12/2026

02/19/2026

Thank You for Your support of Chad’s Bracket during 2025! 75 wagons were donated in 2025 and we now stand at 1694 wagons donated as of December 31st. We already have donations in the process and we will be having the goal of Wagon #1800 being donated in 2026! Again Thank You for your Donations, Support, and Prayers! If You know a Child on a Life Support system that could use a Chad’s Bracket Wagon, let us know!

12/06/2025

This aired Wednesday Dec. 3rd. Thank You to Melissa Tanner, Regent of the Fielding Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for Her work. Also, Thank You to Channel 46 and Jason Maxwell for such a great video. It was an awesome experience to be able to support the DAR and Chad’s Bracket.

12/02/2025

It was an honor to do a video with the Regent of the Fielding Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Melissa Tanner. It be will aired on Wednesday Dec. 3rd on Channel 46. Thank you to Jason Maxwell for the great job. He was easy to work with and a great representative of Channel 46. Also it was great to see Andrea Riddle, First Vice Regent, and Eva Garrett,Chapter Registrar, who accompanied the Regent out to the Chad’s Shop as we built a Wagon for the Video.
We also want to Honor the 250th Anniversary of the United States Navy and United States Marines. Both were established in October 1775..

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