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Tom Brady responds to hospitalized fan's final wish

BOSTON -- Patriots Quarterback Tom Brady had a message for a New Hampshire woman who wanted more than anything to meet him.

CBS Boston reports that Jaclyn Spotts, 23, has been in critical care at Beth Israel Medical Center in Boston. On November 22, her sister Natalie said in a Facebook post that she would "likely not be coming home."

In the post, Natalie asked for help contacting Brady since her sister's biggest wish was to meet the NFL star.

The post garnered nearly 10,000 shares.

My 23 year old sister, Jaclyn, has been in the critical care unit at Boston's Beth Israel Medical Center for the past...

Posted by Natalie Spotts Brown on Sunday, November 22, 2015

Brady responded in a short video message to Jaclyn.

"I just wanted to say thank you for your kindness and your support, take care of yourself and have a great holiday," Brady said in the video.

Tom Brady, New England Patriots, thank you so much for helping Jaclyn's dream come true.... What a wonderful gift you have given us! Words cannot express... Thanks also to NH1 News Network for helping to make this happen.

Posted by Natalie Spotts Brown on Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Jaclyn's sister posted the video from Brady, thanking him and the New England Patriots for helping to make Jaclyn's dream come true.


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