All About Developmental Disabilities honored Special Olympics World Games gold medalist Will Crain and his parents, Stacey and Scott Crain, at its annual Legacy Breakfast at the Atlanta History Center in October.

The event highlights the work of the organization and its family support, advocacy and community engagement programs for families living with developmental disabilities.

Will Crain was diagnosed at 6 days old with urea cycle disorder, a rare genetic disorder of the liver that prohibits the processing of protein in the diet.

A liver transplant in 2007 saved his life and gave him the ability to compete in the Special Olympics. He’s won multiple gold medals in kayaking, including one this past summer at the Special Olympics in Los Angeles.

Sharing the award with Will were his parents. Since Will was born, Stacey and Scott have been advocates for him and other children with developmental disabilities.

Scott is a parent mentor and Special Olympics coordinator for the Hall County School District.

“Will Crain’s success and his parents’ support are a testament to what can be accomplished for Georgians with developmental disabilities by engaged community volunteers,” said AADD executive director Kathy Keeley. “We’re proud of the work the entire Crain family has done to contribute to the progress made in this area, and to heighten awareness of the work yet to be done.”