Roy Halladay’s wife Brandy Halladay lived in the same town as him growing up. It made for a natural pairing, and their story goes way back. They initially met as children in Colorado, where both of their families lived. Brandy’s family eventually moved in high school and the two families lost touch. But their paths crossed once again as when Brandy’s family moved back to Colorado in 1996. Serendipity much? Sensing this was fate, Roy and Brandy took their relationship to the next level and married in November 1998.
Roy and Brandy were both raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. AKA, they were Mormons. After you consider that, two years of dating before marriage actually might seem like an acceptable amount of time. Perhaps it was the realization that an undergarment won’t protect you from the devil, or maybe it was something else entirely, but the Halladay’s no longer practice as Mormons.
Roy Halladay’s wife Brandy gave birth to their two children, sons Ryan and Braden. Throughout his time in Toronto and Philadelphia, the family has been active with community charities. They eventually started their own. The Halladay Family Foundation. This charity aims to benefit the many different initiatives they deem worthy of support. To that extent, Roy donated six figures annually into his team’s charity foundations. During his time in Toronto, Roy and Brandy helped to remodel his personal suite into “Doc’s Box”. Doc’s box clearly named after Roy’s nickname. The Rogers Centre suite was redesigned to be more child friendly for hosting families from a local children’s hospital. The family continued their local support beyond Toronto as his playing career progressed.
But the charity doesn’t end with his local teams. The Halladay’s spent time working with local food bank in Tampa Bay. And no, Roy never played for the Rays. But he certainly made his impact felt across that community.
We originally wrote this post in 2009. We are updating today with news that a jet owned by Roy has crashed off the gulf coast. It’s unclear who was piloting the jet at the time. But, we will continue to update with more information as we see it.
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Brandy (and Roy)
Thank you.
Thank you for all you have done for Toronto, and the class that you have exhibited both on and off the field. I sincerely hope that the Halladay family will not be traded, but if it comes to pass, please know that the fans of Roy (and Brandy) will continue to follow your careers where ever it may take you. I am a huge sports fan (Toronto centric) and I don’t know if I’ve ever seen anyone in pro sport handle a difficult situation with the class and dignity that the two of you have exhibited. Again, all the best to you and yours. Roy is quite possibly the classiest (I’m overusing that word, but …. it is what it is) player to ever ply his trade in Toronto. Teeder Kennedy of the Maple Leafs comes to mind, Michael Clemons of the Argonauts, Alvin Williams of the Raptors, but I can’t place anyone above Roy. My father was a terrific baseball fan, we lost him just a couple years ago. Roy was his favourite Blue Jay of all time. His favourite ball player of all time? Roberto Clemente. Good company to keep, I think.
Thank you again.
All the success in the world to you both.
Tom Howden
Dear Roy and Brandy,
I think that most Blue Jays’ fans had no idea about your religious
convictions. Have you heard of Dr. Ravi Zacharias? He was recently invited to give a message at the main LDS cathederal that was very well received. I would encourage you to listen to the message — it certainly warmed my heart!
Blessings,
Gary
P.S. We Jays’ fans will be on your side, regardless of where you end up!
your husband is good at baseball
Thanks for all the great years in Toronto. You’ve been a class act and a pleasure to watch. Go get your ring.
In Philly we’re hearing what wonderful people you are. I hope that’s true. However, your comment that Cliff Lee was just keeping number 34 warm for you was one of the most classless and obnoxious things I have ever heard come out of our local sports scene. This is a city that was home to Charles Barkley and Terrell Owens so that is quite an accomplishment. Lee, in spite of his disappointment in being traded, has been nothing but exceedingly complimentary of your husband. I’ve heard nothing similar coming out of Roy’s mouth and you feel compelled to insult him. Not a good first impression for me.
There are no better people than Doc and Brandy Hallady. Just by giving some of our abused and abandoned kids a chance to meet them and attend a Phillie’s game meant so much to them…..They now believe someone cares.
In these days of selfish stars it is truly a message from God that people like the Halladays still care so much for others.
Bless tham both.
Mac McCausland
cliff lee shouldve stayed with the rangers
Brandy, I hope that curtain rod finally comes out to everyone’s satisfaction. ;)8
She is such a fake bitch!