Chrissy and husband Brad run the family business and parent three active teenagers. Their son Cooper is 13. He received early intervention services in the family home as a toddler and attended Rainbows’ Camp Woodchuck last summer for the first time. “Camp Woodchuck was a good fit for Cooper due to the attentive staff and activities tailored for kids with developmental delays,” said Chrissy.
She says the Camp Woodchuck experience went much better than previous camps because of the attention to routine, incorporating school like elements, and fun field trips interspersed setting the kids are set-up for success.
“One of the most special things was being able to sneak up and watch Cooper and the other kids sing on one their field trips,” said Chrissy. “We don’t normally go do things like that, because it inevitably upsets him when he isn’t able to leave with us, but this time it worked out really well for everyone.”
Born with a genetic abnormality that effects all regions of learning, speech, motor skills, etc. causing global delays along with Autism Dx, Cooper needs constant supervision and care.
When Cooper was younger, Rainbows’ staff helped with a successful hearing test and made the transition from home into school work well. “We are grateful Rainbows is able to provide services customized for our son’s needs,” said Brad.
“My dad always supported causes that assisted troubled or disadvantaged children and youth,” said third generation business owner of BRC Bearing Chrissy Williams. “This truly felt like a perfect gift.”
Cooper has a big sister Tori, 17 and twin sister Kaylee. Both play soccer and are fiercely protective of their brother. “Having a sibling with a special need is a challenge, but the girls are nothing short of amazing when he has meltdowns and need help to regulate and calm down,” says their mother. The family has a dog and two puppies.
