My incredibly strong baby brother Ryan made it through 32 years of his life fighting congenital heart disease, but sadly, he lost his battle to kidney failure. From the moment he was born, Ryan faced challenges—he was born purple and needed immediate, life-saving open heart surgery. Throughout his life, he became friends with many healthcare providers who guided his health, managed his symptoms, and did everything they could to keep him with us.

Ryan wasn't just my brother; he was my best friend. We grew up very close, especially after losing our sister, mom, dad, and another brother. We were the last of us. Ryan loved the Disney film Stitch, and together we adopted the word 'Ohana'—it means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten. That was our promise to each other.

Now, I am facing the heartbreaking task of saying goodbye to Ryan, and I don't have the funds to cover his funeral expenses. I am reaching out to anyone who can help put Ryan to rest. Your support would mean the world to me, and I would be forever grateful. Ohana—let's make sure Ryan is not left behind or forgotten.