Help Ryan Recover & Reunite with Family

On July 26th, a newer black Hyundai Sonata with blacked out windows pulled out in front of Ryan while he was driving his motorcycle into the Crossroads neighborhood in Sisters, Oregon on his way to try and sell it. The driver then fled the scene, leaving him bleeding on the highway. Ryan was left with serious injuries, including second-degree road rash, fractures in his foot and ankle, injuries to his knees and elbow, and damage to his hip—which had been previously hurt in a serious motorcycle accident two years ago while avoiding a deer in the national forest. Ryan is now out of the hospital and focusing on his recovery, but he’s facing unexpected challenges as he prepares for a major move to reunite with his family.

Ryan has been a dedicated member of the Sisters community since moving there in 2016 with his now ex-wife (the organizer of this effort), their two children, and dog Karma. Despite spending a total of nearly four years unhoused in Central Oregon, he has always found ways to give back—organizing and participating in community cleanups, supporting law enforcement with public safety efforts, and helping his unhoused neighbors, including evacuating them when the Milli Fire threatened the town in 2017. His commitment to making Sisters a better place has touched many lives, and he’s grateful for the connections he’s made over the past nine years.

Now, Ryan needs support as he recovers and prepares for a new chapter closer to his family. The funds raised will go directly toward repairing his motorcycle so he can sell it, assisting with gas for his cross-country trip back home, and handling any unexpected repairs to his vehicle along the way. Ryan is eager to start fresh with loved ones, but he’ll always carry a deep appreciation for the Sisters community.

Any help will make a real difference in helping him recover and move forward.

Links to Ryan's community activities:

Community Cleanup

Public Safety

Wildfire Evacuation