Trey Brandt was told no plenty of times while growing up. When the 28-year-old from Katy was in high school, peers doubted what he could accomplish. When his mother Julie received a book with a list of group homes, Trey had a firm answer ready: he was not going anywhere. His home was where his family was.

What no one could argue with was his voice, and what he wanted to do with it.

Trey, who has Down syndrome, is an aspiring country music artist. He wrote his first single as a tribute to his mother, the person he credits as his rock. His path to performing it on a real stage came through the Dash Gordon Foundation, which featured him at its “A Night to Remember” pageant on October 18, 2024, at One Life Church in Webster, Texas.

At that event, Trey performed the national anthem. He also performed his original single alongside collaborator Jason Allen.

Houston Life producer Javana Vela featured Trey and Foundation founder Timothy Glover in a September 26, 2024 segment that put both of their stories in focus. Timothy spoke about what drives the Foundation’s work.

“Each individual I meet has some sort of superhuman ability that none of us can fathom,” Timothy told Houston Life. His goal, he said, is to magnify their voices.

Trey Brandt’s voice is being heard. That is exactly what the Dash Gordon Foundation is built to do.

Watch the full segment at Houston Life / KPRC2.