Matthew’s Story
Lion # 109 Twenty two years ago, my third child was born unexpectedly seven weeks early at UVRMC. His name is Matthew, which means “Gift of God.” His stay was only a few weeks...
Tagged: NICU
The First Ryan’s Lion –
Written by Lynnae, mother of Ryan. Ryan Allred is the founder of the Ryan’s Lion Organization On a dreary Valentine’s Day in 1992, I stood in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit watching my four-pound...
Bryan’s Story – Defying all Odds
Our son, Bryan, was born at 27 weeks gestation. Already the mother of three, I knew what labor pains felt like. But it was way too early, it couldn’t be happening NOW. But it...
Kylie Lynn, Tiny Dancer
Lion # 119 It was Christmas Night 2008, and we were with family visiting and enjoying our holiday together. For some reason, I was getting really grumpy and really uncomfortable–more than I had been...
Ryan’s Lion Organization to Aid families in crisis
Ryan’s Lion Organization to Aid families in crisis Using dozens of handmade plush “courage” lions created as part of his Eagle Scout Project, Ryan Allred brings hope and comfort to parents of critically ill...
Shane’s Story – A 2% Chance
Lion # 118 Earlier that week we had just announced to our friends that we were expecting our 6th baby. We had an ultrasound just weeks before and everything looked great. We decided to...