Tom Brady reveals inspiring advice he gave 12-year-old in surprise Make-A-Wish meeting at Fanatics Fest

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Fans of all ages are trying to meet their sports heroes at Fanatics Fest in New York City this weekend, but 12-year-old Chris Sanchez had a special surprise waiting for him on Friday morning. 

He got some one-on-one time with NFL legend Tom Brady. 

Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Fanatics, the official sports partner of the iconic nonprofit, Sanchez’s wish to meet one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history came true.

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Fanatics delivers life-changing experiences with football hero Tom Brady a Make-A-Wish kid at New York City’s Javits Center during Fanatics Fest. (Getty Images)

Sanchez, alongside his parents, shared a conversation with Brady, and he even caught some passes from the future Hall of Famer. It was an intimate and fulfilling moment for the young Miami native, who has dealt with a cancer-related illness. 

Brady spoke to Fox News Digital after his time with Sanchez, where he expressed how important these special moments are for him, just as much as they are for children and their families. 

"I think I’ve been fortunate to be a part of Make-A-Wish for a long time, and it’s great to meet the families," Brady said. "The kids are going through a lot, and I think it just helps everyone keep lots of things into perspective. Just seeing the joy on the kid’s face and the parents’ faces, sometimes they’ve been dealt some tough cards, but it’s great to see their joy and happiness, especially on a cool day of bringing everyone here. 

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