TRAVERSE CITY — Megan and Brendan Hennard honor the memory of their son, Jackson Lee Hennard, who was born on Christmas Eve 2020 and passed away shortly after, by donating toys and stuffed animals to children in need during the holiday season.

The Hennards have turned their grief into a mission of giving back, donating toys and stuffed animals every year in memory of their son. Their efforts have received significant support from the community, including contributions from Cadillac and people from Kalkaska.

“He gave us three very beautiful days together,” Megan Hennard said, reflecting on the brief time they had with their son. “But unfortunately, he had a lot of complications.”

Brendan Hennard shared the emotional impact of their loss, saying, “You can’t prepare yourself for something

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