Holland kid with rare genetic disorder receives grant for Therapeutic Summer Camp

HOLLAND, Ohio — Five-year-old William Grisier of Holland, Ohio, who lives with a rare genetic condition known as Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, is heading to summer camp this year—thanks to an $800 grant from Community Fund Ohio, a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities.

William’s condition, Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that leads to physical and intellectual challenges. Despite these difficulties, his family says William is energetic, joyful, and determined.

“He’s full of life and always is having fun,” said William’s father, Grant Grisier. “He loves his music, loves playing outside, loves reading books, loves watching baseball. So he’s just a special kid. He brightens up any room he walks into.”…

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