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| Meet Gary! |
Gary was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. After six hours of blood transfusions, the doctors
had no hope that he would ever function at a normal level. Under the best of circumstances, his parents
were told, the most they could hope for was a child with a severe learning disability. Not wanting to give up
on their son, Gary's parents began working with him at home. At two years of age, Gary was enrolled in a
school for children with special needs. Within a few weeks he was working on a computer. With constant
stimulation and unrelenting guidance, Gary began reading words and short sentences at the age of four.
Next came the Pre-K program, elementary school, and Gary's fifth grade graduation where he received the
Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.
Having made the honor roll almost every year in high school, this outstanding young man graduated in 2010
among the top twenty fifth percentile of his class. Gary is now in college with hopes to become a sports
attorney and eventually go into politics. He plans to continue The Gary J. Lynn Foundation, supporting
research which will benefit all those who are afflicted with cerebral palsy.
Gary refuses to be defined by his disability. He has a wonderful sense of humor and an extremely quick wit.
Cerebral palsy may have confined him to a wheelchair, but his mind and unbridled spirit make him stand 10
feet tall. Those of us who know him are in awe of his ability to confront adversity with amazing grace and are
honored to be considered among his friends.
Gary is an obsessed, ultimate sports fan and has begun to dabble some in the political arena. He also
maintains a Facebook Page which you are encouraged to visit!
had no hope that he would ever function at a normal level. Under the best of circumstances, his parents
were told, the most they could hope for was a child with a severe learning disability. Not wanting to give up
on their son, Gary's parents began working with him at home. At two years of age, Gary was enrolled in a
school for children with special needs. Within a few weeks he was working on a computer. With constant
stimulation and unrelenting guidance, Gary began reading words and short sentences at the age of four.
Next came the Pre-K program, elementary school, and Gary's fifth grade graduation where he received the
Presidential Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence.
Having made the honor roll almost every year in high school, this outstanding young man graduated in 2010
among the top twenty fifth percentile of his class. Gary is now in college with hopes to become a sports
attorney and eventually go into politics. He plans to continue The Gary J. Lynn Foundation, supporting
research which will benefit all those who are afflicted with cerebral palsy.
Gary refuses to be defined by his disability. He has a wonderful sense of humor and an extremely quick wit.
Cerebral palsy may have confined him to a wheelchair, but his mind and unbridled spirit make him stand 10
feet tall. Those of us who know him are in awe of his ability to confront adversity with amazing grace and are
honored to be considered among his friends.
Gary is an obsessed, ultimate sports fan and has begun to dabble some in the political arena. He also
maintains a Facebook Page which you are encouraged to visit!
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