Promoting inclusive programs and education for children living with disabilities, both here at home and in developing countries.https://ryansrays.org/https://ryansrays.org/a-powerful-psa-for-ryans-rays/https://ryansrays.org/a-powerful-psa-for-ryans-rays/This past year, we had the distinct pleasure of partnering with a talented group of final-year film students from Humber College who chose Ryan’s Rays as the focus of their capstone project. As part of their program’s culmination, the students were tasked with creating a public service announcement (PSA)—a unique opportunity to apply their creativeMon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/2023-a-year-in-review/https://ryansrays.org/2023-a-year-in-review/Dear friends of Ryan’s Rays, As the year comes to a close, we at Ryan’s Rays want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact we’ve made together this past year. Your generosity and commitment to our mission have brought hope, joy, and life-changing opportunities to countless children around the world. In 2023,Thu, 21 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/2022-a-year-in-review/https://ryansrays.org/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 impact Ryan’s Rays has had over these last sixWed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/2021-a-year-in-review/https://ryansrays.org/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, andTue, 28 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/ryans-rays-2019-gala-dinner-auction/https://ryansrays.org/ryans-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 world. Thank you to LaurenSat, 01 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/joy-and-pain-sunshine-and-rain/https://ryansrays.org/joy-and-pain-sunshine-and-rain/In February 2019, we travelled to Ethiopia to see first hand the impact your generosity is having on the children, families, schools, and communities.Sat, 09 Mar 2019 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/ryans-rays-2018-gala-dinner-auction/https://ryansrays.org/ryans-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, over $60,000Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/our-visit-to-ethiopia/https://ryansrays.org/our-visit-to-ethiopia/It has been just over a month since we have returned from our trip to Ethiopia and I think we are just beginning to fully process all we experienced.Sat, 09 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/2017-mackids-walk-wheels-miracles/https://ryansrays.org/2017-mackids-walk-wheels-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 jobSun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/ryans-rays-1st-annual-fundraiser-dinner-auction/https://ryansrays.org/ryans-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 all people and introducing you toSat, 20 May 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://ryansrays.org/ryans-walker/https://ryansrays.org/ryans-walker/Through the process of finding a new home for Ryan’s walker, we were reminded of the beauty and the hope that can be found when we reach out and connect to each other. An Education in Tinkering On our first evening in Haiti, Dwayne and our new friend, Nathan Freeland (from Joni & FriendsThu, 19 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT