"Everything happens for a reason"-Aristotle
Hi! My name is Madee Hickman and I'm 16 years old. I'm currently a sophomore at Tracy High School in California and apart of the leadership program there. Outside of school I own my own company called Madee's. It is a dog bakery and we sell a wide variety of items including treats, paw wax, and even soap! I started this company after being diagnosed with a variety of genetic diseases that currently don't have a cure. My inspiration was to start a business and be able to support my family with medical bills and donate to medical research. My story of becoming an entrepreneur at a young age has sparked public attraction and this photo was published in local newsletter. Down below is a list of links to interviews and reports of my journey as a young entrepreneur over the years.
Fun Fact! Due to the nature of my genetic illnesses I have something which is referred to as a hidden disability. In the medical field we are referred to as Zebras because of our unique nature! A list of my conditions include-
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Dysautonomia
Down Below I included more links for information on what these diseases are so if you're curious feel free to learn something new today! One of my life goals is to bring awareness to people on topics that I feel passionate about.
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Dysautonomia
Down Below I included more links for information on what these diseases are so if you're curious feel free to learn something new today! One of my life goals is to bring awareness to people on topics that I feel passionate about.