Honoring Our Extraordinary Nurses

National Nurses Week, observed each year from May 6–12, gives us a meaningful opportunity to shine a light on the extraordinary nurses who help make Ryan House such a trusted, loving place for children and families.

For families navigating life-limiting or end-of-life journeys, entrusting their child’s care to someone else can be an incredibly difficult decision. With the level of complex care their children often require, that trust is profound. And at Ryan House, our nurses meet it with exceptional skill, compassion, and heart.

Because of their dedication and expertise, children can experience moments that may be hard to find anywhere else. They can feel the comfort of the hydrotherapy pool, create art, enjoy music, spend time outside, laugh with others, or simply be cared for in a place that feels like home. At the same time, parents and caregivers receive something just as essential, which is time. Time to sleep through the night. Time to reconnect with spouses, siblings, family, and friends. Time to travel, check something meaningful off a bucket list, or simply rest and care for themselves.

Every member of our care team plays an essential role, and our nurses help lead the way with the expertise, steady presence, and compassion that allow families to feel peace when they walk through our doors. This week, and always, we honor the power of nurses and the difference they make in the lives of Ryan House children and families.

Thank you for helping make this care possible. With your continued support, Ryan House can continue providing comfort, respite, and cherished memories for the families who need us most.

With heartfelt appreciation,

Tracy Leonard-Warner
Executive Director