About Our Event
About Our Event
TO RAISE FUNDS NEEDED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING AT BEAUMONT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, FAMILY RETREATS, AND TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER.
Ryan’s Story
In August 2010, Ryan was a happy, healthy, active six-year-old boy. When he started complaining of specific aches and pains, his concerned parents sought medical attention. They never imagined the journey they were about to embark upon. Shortly after entering the hospital that month, Ryan was diagnosed with a non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma called Burkitt’s Lymphoma. He had multiple tumors, some of which caused him excruciating pain and severely limited his physical capabilities. He was unable to walk or control muscles in his lower body. Ryan immediately began receiving aggressive chemotherapy to get rid of the cancer. He has spent more days in the hospital than at home since his initial diagnosis. His school, church, and extended communities have rallied around him and his family, creating a team of love and support to help him on his journey. On March 17, 2011, Ryan and his parents got GREAT news: new scans and tests showed No Evidence of Disease.
Ryan was cancer-free! He then entered a rigorous physical therapy schedule to regain full mobility and strength in his lower body. On May 10, 2011, Ryan’s cancer returned aggressively with three tumors in his spine, causing him excruciating pain. He was readmitted to the hospital for pain management and to once again fight off cancer. Two days later he began radiation treatment and another grueling chemo protocol.
One of the new tumors was inside Ryan’s spinal cord paralyzed him from the midchest down. Ryan continued to meet this challenge with courage, strength, humor, and wisdom far beyond his years. His parents, Kristen and Bob, call him their hero. On Wednesday, August 10, 2011, wrapped in the love of his parents, Ryan went home to God. He’s free now, free from his pain, free from his suffering, free from having to fight.
Our hearts are shattered beyond description, but we take comfort in knowing that Ryan is at peace, running and playing and fishing and laughing forever.
Item Pick-up
Item Pick-up
All items will be available for local pick up in the Troy, Michigan area. If other arrangements are necessary additional fees may apply.
SPECIAL NOTES
SPECIAL NOTES
All Silent Auctions and Raffle items will be open for bidding until Sunday, March 14th at 5 pm. Unless otherwise stated. Be sure to check back often to see added items throughout the week. Feel free to share this site with friends and family near and far. If you have any questions please send those to bobmiller@rroai.org
Remember to Bid HIGH and Bid OFTEN!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT.
RYAN ROCKS!!!