Ryan's wish was to help other people,he was training to become a carer here is Ryan's story
Ryan was born on 14th July 1990. At the age of 2 years Ryan was diagnosed with Autism but he coped well with this.He got on with life as best as he could although there were some things that Ryan could not do but this never bothered him at all.
He went on to attend a special school making lots of friends along the way.He never complained about anything, he was always smiling and wanted to help others like himself when he got older. That was Ryan's wish.
Ryan can no longer fulfill his own wish,so I as his mum have to make his wish come true for him,in his memory.
I am trying my best to fulfill Ryan's wish and have set up an Angel Children Grief Share Support Group in the Ashfield area of Nottinghamshire in memory of Ryan.This is a support group run by bereaved parents and siblings for bereaved parents,siblings their relatives and friends. Anyone wishing to join our group is more than welcome.
Ryan went on to attended college in Tynemouth where he befriended lots of disabled young adults, although by now Ryan was wheelchair bound himself, he still helped those who needed it more than him at that time.In 2008 sadly Ryan was diagnosed with a genetic terminal Brain disease called vanishing white matter. He became used to his wheelchair and also got used to the fact that he was losing the use of his limbs,speech and everything else that this disease affected.
Ryan was loved by everyone who came into contact with him and loved everyone in return. He loved classic cars and Newcastle United Football Team and met quite a few of the players.He loved a wide range of music he especially loved queen. But most of all Ryan had a wish to help others.
Sadly Ryan was rushed into hospital in late December 2008 where he was diagnosed with a massive brain tumor,collapsed lung and pneumonia. We all made him as comfortable as we could but sadly Ryan fell asleep and gained his Angel wings on 17th January 2009.
Ryan's wish was to help other people
Ryan's legacy is Angel Children, providing free mini headstones to parents after child loss.
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| Ryan James Foden 14.07.90 - 17.01.09 |
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