Gage Gives Back

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12/17/2025

Tonight I went with my mom and friends Julie and Steph-o to look at Christmas lights. We had so much fun!

12/13/2025

I'm all set up and ready to sell! Stop out and say hello!

12/12/2025

This is where you will find me tomorrow selling some crafts. Stop out to do some shopping and say hello!

Join us tomorrow for our 2nd Craft & Vendor Fair and American Legion Auxiliary Unit 189 sponsored Bake Sale! Doors open at 9 AM and we go until 3 PM.

12/04/2025

Sorry I’ve been so busy and haven’t posted! My food drive was a huge success. My mom and I delivered food donations every week, and we were also able to provide $300 in grocery gift cards to help families with their holiday meals.

Thank you to everyone who supported my Anniversary of Injury Food Drive — I couldn’t have done it without you.

– Gage Perryman

12/03/2025

Gage has usually been doing the posting but tonight it is mom!

Tonight we were invited to a friend's house for a wonderful Christmas party! I sent a photo of Gage sitting with Santa and this was the loving response from my sister-in-law.... "Aww this literally brought tears to my eyes. Sometimes it’s easy to feel he should be “over the Santa thing and all the other holiday things” then I see a picture like this and realize who Gage is as a person-not by choice, but his innocence melts my heart. He truly still believes and I’m so happy that out of this horrible tragedy he finds so much joy. I hope he never stops believing. Thanks for sharing this."

11/29/2025

President Trump, please stop calling people “retarded.”

I have a cognitive disability, and I’ve spent my entire life working to make sure people understand how harmful that word is. It’s degrading, disrespectful, and reinforces the stigma that people with disabilities fight every single day.

As the President of the United States, you hold a position that should model dignity and respect for all Americans — including those of us with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When you use language like this, it sends the message that our lives and experiences don’t matter.

We deserve better from our leaders. And our communities deserve a world where people with disabilities are spoken about with respect — not used as punchlines or insults.

I will continue to advocate, educate, and speak up. Words matter. People matter.

— Gage
Gage Gives Back

11/16/2025

Today I State Special Olympic Bowling. I didn't bowl my best in the first game because I let my nerves get the best of me. I did however make a comeback the second game and placed 4th.

11/12/2025

Food Drive Update!
November is always a meaningful month for us, and this year we’re marking the anniversary of my injury by giving back through our Gage Gives Back Food Drive. 💙

The photos show what we’ve already collected and delivered after just the first week — it’s incredible to see the love and support from everyone! We’ve also received generous cash donations that we’ll be using this week to shop for even more food and essentials.

We’ll be collecting throughout the entire month of November, so it’s not too late to donate or help spread the word. Thank you to everyone who has already contributed — your kindness and generosity truly make a difference!

11/11/2025

💙 Taking Back November 11th 💙

Every year, as November 11th comes around, I feel a mix of emotions.
It’s the day my life — and my family’s life — changed forever.

When I was just a baby, I suffered a severe injury at the hands of someone who was supposed to love and protect me. For a long time, that day only meant pain and loss. But I’ve learned that looking back doesn’t change what happened — it just keeps me stuck there.

So, I decided to take that day back. ✨

That’s how Gage Gives Back began — turning something tragic into something good. Each year on November 11th, I try to make a difference for others. This year, we’re collecting food for children and people with disabilities, because no one should go hungry. 🥫💛

I still face challenges — seizures, anxiety, migraines, therapies, and medications — but I never ask “why me?” I’m proud of how far I’ve come, and I try every day to keep moving forward with gratitude and strength.

I know I’m more than what happened to me — I’m the grace that followed. 💪

If my story can remind even one person that it’s possible to turn pain into purpose, then it’s all worth it.

Join me this November 11th as we give back together! 💙