Support Ryan Pheiffer and Family Through Critical Illness

Dear Friends, Family, and Community –

With heavy hearts, we’re asking for your support during an unimaginable time. Our dear friend, Ryan Pheiffer, was unexpectedly life-flighted over two weeks ago to Loyola University Medical Center outside of Chicago after a sudden and severe medical emergency that has affected multiple organs. His care team is doing everything they can to narrow down what’s going on and provide the best possible care.

He’s remained in critical condition ever since—fighting for his life each day. Despite every possible effort by his care team, there are still more questions than answers, and the uncertainty has been incredibly difficult and frightening for everyone who loves him.

The road ahead is unclear. Whether Ryan is able to recover or his family is forced to prepare for the unthinkable, the financial burden is significant and continues to grow—not only for Ryan’s emergency care and hospitalization, but also as his loved ones take time off work and cover travel and lodging to be near him.

At just 48 years old, with two children who love and need him, Ryan has so much life still ahead. Amy, Brayden, Brynlee, and other family members have remained by Ryan’s side, staying strong and hopeful that he’ll turn a corner soon.

We’ve set up this fundraiser to help cover:

Life flight and emergency hospital costs

Lost income and living expenses for his family

Travel and lodging for those staying near the hospital

Potential long-term care or memorial costs, depending on what lies ahead

If you’re able to give, any amount is deeply appreciated. And if you’re unable to give at this time, we will gratefully accept your continued prayers, thoughts, and shares of this page. Every act of support helps lift the weight of this moment. Thank you for standing with Ryan and all who love him.

Ryan, we love you. We miss your jokes and your energy. Please keep fighting, Pheiff—for your family, your friends, and for the life that’s still waiting for you. Everyone is pulling for you, and we know you can do it. We want nothing more than to see you make a full recovery and come back to us better than ever.