CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — There is a wave of gratitude flowing through the Hughes family in Champaign after a 9-year-old boy discovered his great grandmother injured on the floor with a head wound.
He quickly, and calmly let his grandma know she was hurt. Now, WCIA 3 is recognizing Brai’den Daugherity as Tuesday night’s everyday hero.
Willie Brown is thankful to be alive… and it’s all thanks to her great grandson Brai’den Dougherity.
“When it happened, I was unsure of the situation but wanted to be courageous to understand what was happening so I could ensure my granny’s safety,” Brai’den said.
His grandmother is Tasha Hughes.
“If it wasn’t for Brai’den, I don’t know,” Hughes said. “And I thank God he was here this summer.”
Brai’den’s great grandmother fell and hit her head on a dresser, leaving her bleeding and unresponsive in the bedroom but Brai’den was brave.
“Just had to stay calm, stayed calm for some reason, but I just wanted to be helpful and do what I have to do to help my granny out,” Brai’den said.
It was an act deserving of a thank you.
Brai’den’s family said he really likes plushy toys, so his grandma said a couple of those are coming as another thank you in his future.
