Braiden Olson, 18-month-old son of Alan and Angel Olson, is a patient at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester.

Braiden suffered a stroke, seisures and heart failure on Wednesday, March 25, while at daycare. He was taken by ambulance to Immanuel-St. Joseph’s Hospital in Mankato and later airlifted to Mayo. He is breathing on his own and in a coma. His family is keeping friends and family posted on his condition at www.caringbridge.org/visit/BraidenOlson. 

A benefit account has been set up at Wells Fargo to help the family during this difficult time. Donations may be sent to:  Braiden Olson Benefit Account, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, 122 E. Main, Albert Lea. 

Braiden has four sisters, Amanda, Kyerea, Haley and Brenna, at home in Janesville. Braiden’s grandparents are Carol and David Graham of Frazee and Alice and Orren Olson of Albert Lea.