Tom Brady reveals inspiring advice he gave 12-year-old at Make-A-Wish meet and greet as he tosses a football with him in heartwarming gesture

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Tom Brady fulfilled the dream of a 12-year-old Make-A-Wish kid by surprising him at a Fanatics event in New York City on Friday.

Chris Sanchez, a Miami native, met the 47-year-old quarterback, who he considers his hero, at Fanatics Fest thanks to arrangements made by the non-profit, and even caught some passes from the future Hall of Famer. 

He is battling an unspecified type of cancer. 

'I think I've been fortunate to be part of Make-A-Wish for a long time, and it's great to meet the families,' Brady told Fox News. 'The kids are going through a lot, and I think it just helps everyone keep lots of things into perspective.   

'Just seeing the joy on the kid's face and the parents' faces, sometimes they've been dealt some tough cards, but it's great to see their joy and happiness, especially on a cool day of bring everyone here.

Tom Brady delivered a life-changing experience to a Make-A-Wish kid in New York City, Friday

The 12-year-old got to ask the former quarterback: What do you do when you're a backup?'

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'All the sports fans from around the world coming [here], a lot of athletes coming. Trying to create something really unique and special for the fan experience for sure.'

Brady also opened up on the advice that he offered to Sanchez, who asked a very specific question that the seven-time Super Bowl champion probably didn't expect. 

'He actually asked me, ''What do you do when you're a backup? And how do you continue to help the team as a backup?' Brady revealed.

The former Patriots and Bucs' player explained to Sanchez, who signed his own trading card for his hero: 'When you're a backup and you're not in the position you want to be in, that could either motivate you and inspire you to do better, or it can be very disappointing and sad. 

Other than Brady, former Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski and Red Sox Slugger David Ortiz were also at Fanatics Fest in the Big Apple

Brady pointed out that 'everything hits you different as a parent' being a father of three himself

'If it's disappointing and sad, and it doesn't force you to work harder, then it's a negative. If you use for learning, it's a positive.

'We're all faced with challenges and adversities. In a personal way, all the families and children are challenged, but they still have goals and dreams, too, that they want to achieve. Just want to try and help them do that.'

Brady then pointed out that 'everything hits you different as a parent' being a father of three himself. He also understands the impact of having to speak to kids, as he tries to be a good influence to them, something that he wants his children to learn from him. 

Sanchez also spent time with former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, while Rob Gronkowski - Brady's former teammate on the Patriots - was at the Fanatics Fest as well.