Garrett Williamson and his friend, Kelly Gardner have finished fundraising for a Race Chair. The duo is hoping to inspire others by breaking down the stereotypes of limitations tied to muscular dystrophy. Garrett was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age 5. {more of his story to come} Kelly moved to Trempealeau at the beginning of their 5th grade year. Instantly they became friends! Th
e two spent lots of time together at school, both played clarinet in band, and they enjoyed seeing movies together. Every field trip, Kelly joined Garrett in his transportation if it was his van or a different bus. They always had the most fun! Middle school was filled with more movie watching and school dances. Their high school years were filled with the most activities! Kelly got her license and the world was theirs! Seeing movies at the theater and dinner nights, movie watching, football games, pep-band, and the most exciting part of their senior year was the music trip to Texas! Kelly rode with Gman, his dad, Dave and his mom, Vicky! Spending over a week together traveling from Wisconsin to Texas fostered a new understanding for Kelly as to what Garrett goes through from morning to night. Friendship has been constant for the past ten plus years and the two wouldn't be the same without each others' support and love! Graduation came quicker than they could have imagined! Kelly was accepted to Winona State University for Special Education/Elementary Education. Garrett had his heart set on University of Wisconsin - Platteville. That summer was over faster than it started. Goodbyes were not quick or easy; they made plans for visits and FaceTime nights that made the distance easier to bear. The weekend Kelly planned to visit Platteville, Garrett decided to come back home and start school at Western Technical College in La Crosse. While the decision was a big one for Garrett, Kelly was supportive while she hid her excitement for him to be closer to home! Garrett worked for HSR Associates, Inc. an Architectural Firm in La Crosse, WI until 2018. Kelly now runs her own boutique in Centerville, WI called Create Happy. As the years go by, their bond has and continues to grow stronger! She walks and he rolls. Please like and share our page to spread the word!
