To all the parents, students and everyone within the community.
We, as family, would like to thank everyone for their very generous donations. From the
bottom of our hearts we are so overwhelmed. A lot of family, close friends and anyone
who is very close to Ryan and ourselves knows how much of an upheaval we have had over
the last 2 years. It is only now where we are able to talk about it and admit we have been on a
very tough journey. It is also hard to believe sometimes that it is us that we are talking about.
No matter what gets thrown at Ryan he is a fighter and he just takes everything in his stride.
He gets through it, he smiles and also laughs every day and it is his infectious smile that keeps
us going.
We would also like to give a big massive thank you to Michael Rabbette, he is a true gentleman
and it was himself that reassured us that Rice College would be a good place for Ryan to be.
He was so overwhelmed himself by how many people knew of Ryan and cared for him and that
he together with all his team of staff have shown determination from day one to
ensure Ryan is made welcome. Ryan is such a lovable child,very sociable and has his own fan
club. He loves going into school and he loves to join in with everyone and this will continue on
because of the efforts that have been made already from Michael.
We will not deny our lives, living on a day to day basis have changed dramatically but we know
now that there is help and support out there and although we are private and proud people we
know we need to accept it. Accepting gives you the extra strength to carry on but also lessons
the burden of stress and helps us feel as though we do not have to deal with this alone. So once
again a big massive thank you and we will never forget the kindness from you all.
Pat, Michelle, Daniel and of course not forgetting the main man himself Ryan XXXXXXX