Teen with Spastic CP Started His Own Foundation

Posted on January 8, 2009 by David Austin

Gary Lynn is no ordinary teenager. At 16 years old, he has his own foundation dedicated to improving the lives of people with cerebral palsy through fundraising, education and research.

An avid sports fan from Houston, Texas, Gary knows firsthand the challenges involved in living with disability. He has spastic cerebral palsy and is confined to a wheelchair. But he doesn’t let this stop him. His foundation just held its first annual golf tournament which raised $4,000.

The money raised was donated to the Cerebral Palsy International Research Foundation. Next month, the Gary J. Lynn Foundation will host a Chili Cook-off fundraising event featuring Eric Winston of the NFL’s Houston Texans.

To read more about Gary and his foundation, visit his website here.

 

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Katy Fettes - August 14, 2009 4:55 PM

This is inspiring to hear! I have high hopews to be on my way to do something bigger with my CP blog as another teenager with CP. Please feel free to check out my blog where i discuss my life with CP in todays world. Again, this is a breath of fresh air, thanks!

David Austin - August 14, 2009 5:23 PM

Awesome. I love seeing people out starting blogs and making a difference. You Go.

I'll be sure to check in from time to time.

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