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Bradykin’s Global Adventure: A Volunteer Mission Inspires a Worldwide Movement of Kindness and Hope
News Provided ByVV Sopher LLCSeptember 02, 2025, 12:30 GMTShare This Article 
Bradykin’s Global Adventure: A Volunteer Mission
This is just the beginning of Bradykin’s mission. We want to build a global community of kindness where children and families everywhere know they’re supported, cared for, and never alone.”— Denis Downing
HANOVER, MA, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Downing family proudly announces the release of their 7th book, Bradykin’s Global Adventure: A Volunteer Mission, a heartwarming story that takes readers on an inspiring journey of kindness, compassion, and giving. In this latest adventure, co-authors Susan and Denis Downing take Bradykin and the Kins around the globe, helping communities rebuild, supporting children in need, and spreading hope wherever they go. While the book delivers an uplifting story of friendship and generosity, its message extends far beyond the pages, inspiring a real life movement to bring comfort and joy to hospitalized children across the U.S. and around the world through the Bradykin Children’s Foundation.
What began with a tiny, fluffy puppy named Bradykin, once featured on Animal Planet’s “Too Cute,” has grown into a global movement of hope, comfort, and love. Today, the Downing family proudly celebrates the release of Bradykin’s Global Adventure: A Volunteer Mission and the launch of the Bradykin Children’s Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to ensuring that no child or family ever feels alone during a hospital stay.
For more than 12 years, the Downings have quietly donated books, plush toys, and totes to hospitals and schools, entirely self-funded and driven by gratitude. All seven Bradykin books have been donated to the foundation, allowing proceeds to directly support its mission of bringing smiles, comfort, and hope to children and families during their most challenging times. From the time Megan was a baby through her early childhood, she spent years in and out of hospitals, where the Downing family saw how small acts of love, care, and encouragement a quilt, a toy, a book, or a warm gesture can brighten even the hardest days. That experience left a lasting imprint on the Downing family, inspiring them to create something meaningful that gives back to children everywhere.
Bradykin’s Global Adventure: A Volunteer Mission is more than just a book. It is the heartbeat of the Bradykin Children’s Foundation. Proceeds from the book directly fund Bradykin Care Packages, thoughtfully filled with a Bradykin book, a soft plush toy, coloring pages, crayons, and a handwritten note of love. Each care package is delivered to hospitalized children across the U.S. and globally, carrying one simple message: you are seen, you are loved, and you are never alone. Books are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other book retailers.
"We know all too well how long and exhausting a day in the hospital can feel for both children and their families. Sometimes, a small diversion, a book, a plush, a little token of kindness, can make all the difference. Bradykin’s Global Adventure: A Volunteer Mission was created to bring comfort, hope, and smiles during those moments when they’re needed most," says Susan Downing, co-author and founder of the Bradykin Children’s Foundation.
Denis Downing, co-author and Interim Police Chief at Harvard University Police, adds: "This is just the beginning of Bradykin’s mission. We want to build a global community of kindness where children and families everywhere know they’re supported, cared for, and never alone. Every care package we deliver, whether it’s to a hospital here in the U.S. or across the globe, brings us one step closer to that vision."
The Downing family is calling on hospitals, families, sponsors, and supporters everywhere to join the mission. With your help, Bradykin’s story can continue to inspire children, deliver comfort to hospital bedsides, and remind families around the world that they are not alone.
Learn more, donate, or get involved today at www.bradykin.com.
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Harvard University Assistant Chief of Police & Wife Release Inspiring Book Benefiting Bradykin Children's Foundation
News Provided ByBriley & Baxter PublicationsAugust 04, 2026, 10:00 GMTShare This Article 
Denis & Susan Downing of Weymouth, MA
Now Available for Pre-order!
Illustrated by Chris & Maria Young
All proceeds from "Bradykin Goes to Harvard" benefit the Bradykin Children's Foundation, helping bring comfort, hope, and literacy to hospitalized children
Harvard represents opportunity, curiosity, and the belief that education can change lives. We wanted children everywhere to know that big dreams can begin anywhere.”— Denis Downing
CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Award-winning author, Susan Downing, and Harvard University assistant chief of police, Denis Downing, are proud to announce the upcoming release of "Bradykin Goes to Harvard: Where Big Dreams Begin," the eighth book in the beloved Bradykin children's book series and the second book co-authored by the husband-and-wife team.
Releasing on August 18, 2026, it is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and other book retailers.
Inspired by Harvard's rich history and traditions, the story invites young readers to explore the iconic campus alongside Bradykin and his new friend, Ivykin. As they walk through Harvard Yard, row along the Charles River, and experience treasured Harvard traditions, children discover that Harvard is more than a place; it is where curiosity grows, confidence soars, friendships flourish, and big dreams truly begin.
Published by Briley & Baxter Publications and written for children ages 4 to 8, the book celebrates education, family, kindness, perseverance, and the endless possibilities that come from believing in yourself. More than a children's book, "Bradykin Goes to Harvard: Where Big Dreams Begin" is part of a growing mission to bring comfort, hope, and literacy to hospitalized children through the Bradykin Children's Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The Bradykin Children's Foundation believes that stories have the power to comfort, inspire, and bring hope. Its mission is to brighten the lives of hospitalized children by providing comfort, encouragement, and the joy of reading through Bradykin Bags filled with books, plush toys, and creative activities. Working alongside hospitals and pediatric programs, the foundation strives to remind every child and family that they are supported, cared for, and never alone during their hospital journey.
"Every child deserves encouragement, especially during life's most difficult moments," said Susan Downing, author and president of the Bradykin Children's Foundation. "Our hope is that Bradykin inspires children to believe in themselves, dream without limits, and know they are never alone."
As assistant chief of police at Harvard University, Denis Downing has devoted more than 27 years to serving one of the world's most respected academic communities. His experiences on campus inspired the authentic locations, traditions, and spirit woven throughout the story.
"Harvard represents opportunity, curiosity, and the belief that education can change lives," said Denis Downing. "We wanted children everywhere to know that big dreams can begin anywhere. Every Bradykin story is written with one purpose: to remind children that they are seen, they are loved, and they are never alone. If this book helps us place one more Bradykin Bag into the hands of a child in the hospital, then it has done exactly what we hoped it would."
"Bradykin Goes to Harvard: Where Big Dreams Begin" is dedicated to the memory of George Downing, whose 39 years of service with the Harvard University Police Department inspired his son, Denis, to follow in his footsteps. George's legacy of public service, integrity, compassion, and devotion to family continues to inspire the values reflected throughout this book and in the mission of the Bradykin Children's Foundation.
The Bradykin Children's Foundation was inspired by the Downing family's own experiences after their daughter, Megan Downing, faced significant medical challenges as an infant. Years of hospital visits and therapy showed the family how meaningful kindness, encouragement, and hope can be for children and their families during difficult times.
Today, the foundation provides Bradykin Bags filled with children's books, plush companions, coloring activities, crayons, and heartfelt "Notes of Hope" written by volunteers. Future initiatives include hospital reading visits, community volunteer events, and partnerships with children's hospitals throughout New England and beyond.
About the Authors
Susan Downing is the award-winning creator of the Bradykin children's book series. She has authored eight books, celebrating kindness, family, courage, education, and service, including five coauthored with her daughter, Megan Downing, one with her son, Matthew Downing, and two with her husband, Denis Downing. The Bradykin series has received multiple national honors, including Readers' Choice Five-Star Awards and the International Impact Book Award.
Denis Downing serves as assistant chief of police at Harvard University, where he has dedicated more than 27 years to public safety and community service. "Bradykin Goes to Harvard: Where Big Dreams Begin" is his second collaboration in the Bradykin children's book series, combining his love of Harvard, family, and education with a shared mission to inspire children to dream big.
About the Bradykin Children's Foundation
The Bradykin Children's Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing stories, smiles, comfort, hope, and literacy to hospitalized children.
About Briley & Baxter Publications
Briley & Baxter Publications is an independent publishing house in Plymouth, Massachusetts that donates 10% of its royalties to animal rescues. Recipients have included organizations such as Last Hope K9 Rescue, the Wolf Conservation Center, Vintage Pet Rescue, WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue, Dachshund Rescue of South Florida, Little Paws Dachshund Rescue, Tiny Tim On Wheels Foundation, and Freedom Service Dogs of America.
For more information or to volunteer, donate, or request a hospital partnership, visit www.bradykin.com.
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