support special needs recreational activities

Want to join us in making a difference? We are raising money to benefit the Western Dupage Special Recreation Association Foundation (WDSRA Foundation); any donation will help create an impact. Thanks in advance for contributing to this cause, which means so much to us.

We aim to establish a scholarship fund in Kerry's name that will allow others to enjoy the WDSRA programs he had for so long. Kerry's memory should live on.

Our son, Kerry Fitzgerald, took advantage of WDSRA services and programs for more than 30 years until his passing in December 2021 at 41. He was severely and profoundly disabled from birth and persevered through cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and many orthopedic problems. He was non-ambulatory and non-verbal and suffered visual impairments. He had a wheelchair for mobility, and he could not stand alone, feed or dress. Still, he enjoyed the camaraderie and excitement of any WDRSA program in which he participated. He loved being with others and having friends nearby. He loved the activity, and most of all, he loved to eat. A WDSRA program that included any eating was his favorite.

More information about Western Dupage Special Recreation Association Foundation (WDSRA Foundation): WDSRA's mission statement is "the development of individuals through recreation," established to provide recreational services and support to individuals with a disability or who need specialized assistance in recreational activities. Swimming teaches a child with Down's syndrome how to swim; Ceramics encourages a teen on the Autism spectrum to explore their creativity, and Spring Fling Prom invites adults with any disability out for a special night of dinner and dancing among their peers.