Age: 22

Children’s care team: Richard Welling – Certified Prosthetist / Orthotis

Sport: Snowboarding

Story:
Garrett was a very active child who loved to surf, skim board and skateboard, but when he was 16 years old, he was involved in a serious car accident that resulted in his leg being amputated below the knee.

After the accident, Garrett relearned how to walk with the help of Richard Welling and the physical therapy team at Children’s.

Accomplishments:
Garrett not only recovered from his injuries, he competed in numerous snowboarding events in 2022!