The Grommesh Family
The Grommesh Family
Bill and Adair Grommesh manage HOPE Inc., and have transformed the Moorhead-based non-profit into a year-round program to promote independence for children and young adults with disabilities.
Their 10-year-old Garrett Grommesh was born with spina bifida, he possesses an indomitable spirit and a clear sense of his own limitless possibilities. Garrett has proven that he can do anything that able-bodied children do. He has spoken at several fundraisers, raised money for charities and nonprofits, and helped dedicate a handicap accessible playground.
Garrett has an 12-year-old sister, Peighton, who has asthma, congential eye disorder called Axenfeld-Riegers syndrome, reflux, lymphocytic colitis, short stature, pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, and takes 16 pills a day so her body can break down, digest, and absorb the necessary nutrients. Both Garrett and Peighton overwhelm those around them with joy. They embody exactly what they want the world to understand: that just because kids might have physical challenges, that doesn’t mean they can’t attack each day with power, heart and hope.
Garrett inspired his parents to take over the management of HOPE Inc. Adair and Bill have transformed HOPE Inc into a year-round program to inspire independence for children with disabilities, making sports like hockey, soccer, volleyball, skiing and ice-skating accessible to everyone. Through HOPE Inc, the Grommesh family has brought accessibility to children with disabilities. Unfortunately, they have not been able to bring that same accessibility to their own home - until now. The “EM: HE” design team will step in to make the Grommesh home handicapped accessible.