Ryan is a remarkable 13-year-old—smart, kind, funny, and full of life. He loves basketball, the cello, video games, and spending time with friends. Despite everything he’s been through, he remains active and upbeat, continuing to play basketball and enjoy sports whenever he can.
In Fall 2023, Ryan was diagnosed with Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer. What started as a small bump led to a major surgery in August to remove a skull tumor. By Labor Day, the devastating diagnosis was confirmed. Over time, the cancer spread to his lungs, leading to ongoing treatments. He has undergone a total of 40 rounds of radiation to slow its progression and continues to have scans every three months to monitor the nodules. Ryan’s family is doing everything they can to give him the fullest life possible. He has missed school but is now attending full-time. His parents, Ralph and Tracy, are incredibly strong, navigating each step of this challenging journey. Ryan’s four older siblings all do what they can to uplift him and their family.
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