Ryan, it is hard to believe you have been gone 14 years and yet are so present in our lives. Your giant heart, your gentle soul and your love continue to touch our family, your friends, and the thousands of families and volunteers served by Ryan’s Case for Smiles. Your love for life and how you faced adversity has been my inspiration every day. And let’s not forget you could also be a pain in the neck like any child!

Gavin and I will be celebrating Ryan’s life by spreading kindness today. I hope you will join us by reaching out to someone who needs a bit of love and support today or help a child and their family by making a donation to Case for Smiles.