Sunshine Coast FC would like to congratulate youth player Brad Wallace, who this month was recognised for his efforts with the 2010 Epilepsy Queensland Youth Award.
After spending periods of 2009 in hospital, sometimes suffering multiple seizures a day, Brad’s condition improved to the extent that he was able to play competitive football this year, and he was signed by Sunshine Coast FC for the 2010 season.
Brad has gone on to play an important role in defence and midfield this season, helping the Fire’s Under-19 side win the Queensland State Youth League Championship in September.
After the success of his 2010 season, Brad is setting his targets on a senior-team berth with the Fire in the future and hopes to pursue a professional career in football.
Brad’s father Steve is pleased that his son has remained mostly seizure-free in 2010, and been given the opportunity to perform on the field.
“Considering Brad spent a lot of last year in hospital, this year has been a big improvement. The amount of medication he is on is quite high, even when he is playing. He needs medication day and night.”
“But he’s got a great attitude, and is willing to put in the extra yards to make the best of it,” Steve said.
Steve credits the Sunshine Coast Fire for giving his son the opportunity to play, despite the extra responsibilities involved.
“The Fire is more than a football club – it’s more like a family. Several people put their hand up to accommodate Brad in the team, when other clubs wouldn’t have gone to the effort.”
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