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So some here may have noticed my Avatar, Braxstrong, it’s something that’s been a big part of our life since our then 7 year old son was diagnosed with severe aplastic anemia back in September of 2019. A lot has happened since then, culminating in a bone marrow transplant this year that so far is looking great! When we were in the hospital for months for that, he and I spent a lot of time looking at rc cars, and somehow I got hooked on all of Ryan Dunford from TLRs build videos on the 8ight XTE. They became my escape from some difficult days in the hospital. When I got out I contacted Ryan just to thank him, those videos probably mentally saved me dozens of times, and long story short, ended up with a kit and Ryan put me in touch with the incredibly talented guy that paints the factory cars. Brax and I finally were able to put it all together, watching him build up parts was pretty emotional, and he’s pretty proud of the body (which is going to be a shelf queen once the bodies come back off backorder). I can’t say enough about how amazing Ryan is, and same for Bradley’s Fine Line Designs, the guy is an amazing painter but more importantly just an amazing guy. I sent him one of our #BRAXSTRONG bracelets, and he replicated it on the body, every line by hand, just amazing. Once I get the direct sensor wire in tomorrow and get the tires glued up she’ll be ready to go, but this one is, and always will be, a special build.