Ryan Smith Foundation Snowdon Shove
Donation protected
On 22nd July 2013, Ryan Smith suffered severe brain injuries in a cycling accident. He was struck by a van on a narrow road in Lincolnshire. This accident could not have been avoided. However, Ryan’s brain injuries could have been lessened if he had been wearing his helmet. Ryan didn’t want to mess up his hair. As a result of this fateful day Ryan is now confined to a wheel chair and is still receiving therapy for his injuries. He now requires constant care from his family, friends and carers.
In order to raise awareness of Ryan's plight, Mark, Ryan's dad set up the Ryan Smith Foundation in order to educate and protect those cycling.
Monies raised will be used to fund our extensive education program, which has already included visiting over 100 schools across the country to raise awareness of the importance in wearing a cycle helmet. The education team work with the children to raise awareness, and supply helmets to as many people as we can. Kids need lids!.
Secondly, the foundation supports other famalies suffering the same fate. We financially support them and give them a listening ear, and support when they need us. This includes regular contact, sharing our experiences and helping one another.
Thirdly, monies raised also go towards helping Ryan himself in order to provide him with everything he needs to improve and recover. To date we have secured him a specialised bicycle, hydrotherapy pool and equipment. As time goes by Ryan will continue to need more support, so we raise monies to help him as much as we can.
In order to raise awareness of Ryan's plight, Mark, Ryan's dad set up the Ryan Smith Foundation in order to educate and protect those cycling.
Monies raised will be used to fund our extensive education program, which has already included visiting over 100 schools across the country to raise awareness of the importance in wearing a cycle helmet. The education team work with the children to raise awareness, and supply helmets to as many people as we can. Kids need lids!.
Secondly, the foundation supports other famalies suffering the same fate. We financially support them and give them a listening ear, and support when they need us. This includes regular contact, sharing our experiences and helping one another.
Thirdly, monies raised also go towards helping Ryan himself in order to provide him with everything he needs to improve and recover. To date we have secured him a specialised bicycle, hydrotherapy pool and equipment. As time goes by Ryan will continue to need more support, so we raise monies to help him as much as we can.
Organizer
Samantha Jessop
Organizer
