Help Make Summer Breaks Possible

At Ryan House, summer is truly one of the busiest times of year. While many families are planning vacations, pool days, and time together, families caring for a child with a life-limiting condition are still providing care around the clock.

For these families, the need for respite is immediate. Caregiving does not pause for summer, and a break at Ryan House is not a luxury. It is trusted, personalized care that helps the whole family keep going.

Parents and caregivers can rest, reconnect, travel, spend time with their other children, or simply breathe, knowing their child is safe, loved, and cared for by people who understand their unique needs.

And for each child, a break looks different. One child may find joy in the hydrotherapy pool, music, sensory play, or quiet comfort. Another may enjoy adaptive games, creative activities, or time in a space designed just for them. At Ryan House, every child is met exactly where they are, with comfort, care, joy, and belonging.

Because of you, families receive this care completely free of charge during one of the times they need it most.

Every gift helps make these summer breaks possible, from nursing care and meals to therapeutic activities, hydrotherapy, and the small moments of comfort that help children feel at home. Together, these moments give families something deeply needed: time to rest, recharge, and return with more to give.

This summer, please make a gift to provide personalized care for children and the rest and relief families need to keep going.

With sunshine and gratitude,

Tracy Leonard-Warner                                    
Executive Director