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...
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Running With Angels – A 5K for Families with Courage
Recently, the Ryan’s Lion Organization had the opportunity to be part of a unique event honoring the memories of some very special people. The “Running With Angels 5K” is an annual event founded by one very...
Coach W’s Story: As You Think, So You Become
As a teenager, you are invincible and nothing can harm you. You are on top of the world and whatever you want to do, you can. As a teenager, your hopes and dreams are...
Mike’s Story: “I’ve just come up against a bit of ‘experience…’ “
“I’ve just come up against a bit of experience….experience is a brutal teacher. But you learn, my God you learn!” –CS Lewis In my case I’m not sure a strong back is the end...
Carolena’s Story: Life is All About What You Do With Plan B
Carolena Flint, one of our generous lion sponsors, died on August 6, 2009 after a truly courageous battle with cancer. Carolena was one of the first to embrace the Ryan’s Lion™ cause, and donated generously to...
Our Little Aiden
It was Easter morning, April 16, 2006. I had been on bed rest for 5 weeks due to premature labor. The labor was becoming more intense, and I decided I would need to go...
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Toward a common goal
I recently participated in the Live wElle 5k and fun run put on by the family of one of our lion sponsors (see Elle’s Story Lion # 110). Hundreds of people attended the event to...
Marie – “Not a Lighter Load, But a Stronger Back to Carry It”
What do you do when you suddenly realize at age 60 that your husband’s business is facing bankruptcy? He has, until the last year or so, operated a fairly successful medium-sized business. Our living...
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...
Peppy’s Story – Never, Ever, Ever, Give Up!!!
Lion # 126 Since I was an early teen I have struggled with depression and self image issues. Most of it started when I was fourteen. I thought that I had to have a...