Support the Ryan T. Ballou Memorial Fund

In Loving Memory of Ryan T. Ballou

On April 23rd, we lost an extraordinary human being. Ryan was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 5—a terminal illness he faced with unwavering strength and courage.

Words cannot fully capture what a remarkable person Ryan was. His resilience and compassion touched the lives of everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Ryan’s strength wasn’t just in how he endured, but in how he inspired, uplifted, and connected with others.

This GoFundMe has been created in honor of Ryan’s legacy. All donations will go to the Ryan T. Ballou Memorial Fund, supporting causes and initiatives that reflect the values and spirit he carried throughout his life.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Ryan’s life and continue the impact he made on this world.

Celebration of Life for Ryan

Please join us in remembering Ryan on what would have been his birthday. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 18th, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at:

Café Notte

8070 Ohio River Blvd

Pittsburgh, PA 15202

We hope you'll join us in honoring Ryan's memory and sharing stories, laughter, and love.