Last week, Ryan Ramirez began the fight for his life after an emergency surgery. Living with a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi Syndrome, this amazing young man has faced many battles throughout his life, but this is his toughest yet.

Ryan is currently in the ICU fighting to get off life support and begin his very long road to recovery. His journey will likely be marked with many more roadblocks, but we are praying for his continued strength and perseverance to get him through!

His Mom, Whitney Bras, has been his biggest champion for the last 27 years and will continue to fight for the best care possible for Ryan every day. Unfortunately, Whitney was laid off from her job 2 weeks ago. Until Ryan is much more stable, she can’t begin looking for new employment. This is where you can help.

Ryan needs his mom now more than ever. So many people have reached out asking how you can support them. We convinced Whitney that this is a way people can meaningfully show up for her and family when they need it the most. Your support—and every donation—helps Whitney stay with Ryan each day, by his side, advocating for him and caring for him while he fights to heal.

On behalf of Ryan, Whitney and their family, thank you for your love, your support, and your generosity. We appreciate every prayer for Ryan’s healing and we look forward to sharing positive updates on his recovery soon.