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GUEST PHONE Dr Steve Gardner 617-335-0310 GUEST WEBSITE: jabberwockybook.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram (doctorstevengardner) I’m contacting you with a guest/story idea about a father’s lessons in love from raising a son with severe cerebral palsy. The Big Idea: During his abbreviated 22-year life, Graham Gardner was unable to speak or to walk on his own. Yet he forged meaningful relationships wherever he went. His cerebral palsy forced him to rely on other people — sometimes complete strangers — for absolutely everything. Yet he accepted his reality, lived in the present moment, reveled in relationships, and exuded radiance around him. Graham personified joy and he lived love. The So-What: Grahams’ parents and his community of friends, caregivers, schoolmates, and campmates were transformed by his zest for life, his sense of humor, and his grace under adversity. The simple fact that 750 people packed the church at Graham’s memorial service represents the mark this exceptional 22-year-old made in his short