Please help a friend and family in need.

Hi, my name is Christie Bralynski and, as many of you know, I am organizing a fundraiser for my sweet friend, Kristina Martin, her recently passed partner, Ryan DelGrande (36 yrs old) and their children. Kristina has been with Ryan for 14 years and they have four beautiful children; Noah (14), Ava (11), Jackson (5) and baby Miles (2 months). Ryan was diagnosed in October of this year with Stage 4 colon cancer and sadly lost his battle on December 6th. His last days were spent with his loving family by his side and they appreciated every minute of time they had with him. Kristina shared with me the notes that Noah and Ava sent to their dad and they were beautiful, yet heartbreaking. Kristina shared stories about Ryan being a terrific dad, caring so much about others and many more wonderful qualities. I want to continue this GoFundMe page for as long this organization will allow me. These donations will be used for the children - a bit for Christmas, but mostly for future scholastic needs, various after school activities, sports/uniforms, and other needed resources so they will have a full, enriched, healthy life going forward for many years. I will continue to ask to find it in your hearts to donate to this beautiful family in time of need. For those who donated, I, and the family, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. My/our gratitude for all of you is beyond. Please know that per Ryan's wishes, the family will be hosting a "celebration of life" in the New Year where we will continue to celebrate his legacy. Information for that will be forthcoming. Thank you!