2022 – A Year in Review
Dear supporters of Ryan's Rays, In a recent interview with Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker born with no arms or legs, he discussed the appropriate response to unanswered prayer. Nick said one thing in particular that helped me put Ryan's loss in perspective with the enormous global i ...
2021 – A Year in Review
Dear supporters of Ryan's Rays, What a year it has been. A few short weeks ago, I intended to write this update from a family trip to sunny California. Once again, Covid has played havoc on our plans, and likely not for the last time. Ryan's Rays has gone another year without a gala, and it's al ...
Ryan’s Rays 2019 Gala Dinner & Auction
What a night! We are overwhelmed with gratitude to the hundreds of guests that came out to our 3rd annual gala. Thanks to your support, we raised over $60,000 for our work of supporting inclusive education and recreation for children and youth living with disabilities here in Canada and around the ...
Joy and Pain, Sunshine and Rain
In February 2019, a number of us had the privilege of traveling to Ethiopia to see first hand the impact your generosity is having on the children, families, schools, and communities. As I prepared to write this, I poured over the photos and videos we accumulated during our trip, which was quite ex ...
Ryan’s Rays 2018 Gala Dinner & Auction
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE OUR 2018 GALA A SUCCESS! Words cannot express our gratitude to everyone who came out for our 2nd annual Gala dinner and auction, as well as the over 200 businesses and individuals that contributed to our silent & live auction. As a result of your generousity ...
Our Visit to Ethiopia
Ryan’s Rays is thankful to all our donors who gave so generously this past year.With your help, Ryan’s Rays was able to further Inclusive Education in Ethiopia this year through our partnership with Christian Horizons by: building a 2nd Child Development Unit at Horizons Academy for children livi ...
2017 MacKids Walk and Wheels for Miracles
On Saturday, June 3, 2017, "Team Ryan" participated in the 6th annual MacKids Walk and Wheel for Miracles. It has been an honour to be a part of this event since it began - 4 years walking with Ryan and now our second year walking in his memory. As always, MacKids did a fabulous job of organizing ...
Ryan’s Rays 1st Annual Fundraiser Dinner & Auction
OUR DEBUT FUNDRAISING EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS! Thank you to everyone who was a part of our first annual Ryan's Rays Fundraiser! We had such a wonderful night remembering our little sunshine, Ryan. We enjoyed sharing with you Christian Horizons’ heart for embracing and celebrating the value of al ...
Breaking ground and breaking barriers! We're thrilled to announce that construction is underway on Ryan's Place, a new care centre at @hopeoflifeinternational in Guatemala. Here, children living with disabilities will have access to comprehensive care, including daily medical support, specialized nutrition, physiotherapy, psychological care, and more! These services are provided free of cost and easily available for families who otherwise would go without the necessary therapies or supplies needed. Thank you to everyone who helped support this project and stay tuned for more updates!
Happy World Down Syndrome Day! Today, we celebrate the unique abilities and contributions of people with Down syndrome, and we promote their inclusion and empowerment in all aspects of life. At Ryan’s Rays, we believe that inclusive education is key to achieving this goal, and we’re proud to support the inclusive preschool at Hope of Life International in Guatemala.
Meet Genesis, one of the newest students at the preschool. Genesis has Down syndrome, but that doesn’t define her. She’s a smart, curious, and loving girl who deserves the same opportunities as any other child. Thanks to the inclusive preschool, Genesis can learn, play, and grow alongside her peers, with the support of trained teachers and therapists.
We’re honored to be part of Genesis’s journey, and we’re grateful to our donors and partners who make this possible. We know that inclusive education is not only a moral imperative, but also a smart investment in the future of our society. When we include and value all children, we unleash their potential and create a more diverse, innovative, and compassionate world.
Today, let’s celebrate Genesis and all individuals with Down syndrome, and let’s continue to work towards a more inclusive and equitable world.
#WorldDownSyndromeDay #InclusiveEducation #DownSyndromeAwareness #HopeOfLifeInternational #DiversityMatters #Inspiration #EducationForAll
As 2022 comes to an end, it is with joy and gratitude that we look back at the last year and all that Ryan's Rays has accomplished thanks to our generous donors. To learn more, check out our 2022 Year in Review. https://ryansrays.org/2022-a-year-in-review/
Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992 to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
This year's theme is "Transformative solutions for inclusive development", encouraging governments, public sectors and private sectors to collaboratively find innovative solutions for and with persons with disabilities to make the world a more accessible and equitable place.
Today and everyday, let's work together for the inclusion, participation and empowerment of all.
#idpd2022 #LeaveNoOneBehind
This #GivingTuesday, your donation to Ryan's Rays will help us build a care center in Guatemala. Your support will help provide specialized care for children living with disabilities including medical support, specialized nutrition, physiotherapy, psychological care, and more! For more information on our latest project or to donate, please visit https://ryansrays.org/give .
Today we are celebrating the completion of our latest project! The Inclusive Preschool at Hope of Life in Guatemala is ready to welcome children of all abilities into its 4 classrooms and we couldn't be more excited! Thank you to everyone who helped make this day possible!