Building up Reinforcements for Ryan
Raising funds to support Ryan and his family in his epilepsy journey.
Rotorua, Bay Of Plenty
Ryan (17) has battled with a complex, debilitating, drug resistant epilepsy for 5 years. There's no cure and he's at high risk of SUDEP.
Friday 8th January, Ryan had seizures that wouldn't stop, was put into a coma and flown to Waikato Hospital ICU. He remains there with difficulty bringing him out as he has seizures when falling asleep / waking up.
His parents are both by Ryan's side.
(Ryan also has 3 younger siblings.)
They are grateful for any support towards the care of Ryan currently and for his future needs
- Queen bed
- Seizure Alarm ($2000-2500)
- Accommodation / travel
- Cover loss of Kelly's wages during rehabilitation
- Rehabilitation requirements
- Exercise / Gym equipment
- Further testing in Australia hospital
Further info on SUDEP
https://epilepsy.org.nz/managing-epilepsy/health-and-wellbeing/sudep/
Brooke Withy's involvement (page creator)
Kelly (Ryan's Mum) and I have been friends since intermediate school (30+ years)
Use of funds
Donations will be spent on a seizure alarm required to keep Ryan safe, exercise equipment and so Kelly can take time off from work to support Ryan at home.
Latest update
Battling on.... 12 August 2026
Ryan is back in hospital for the third time in 1 and a half weeks. He is battling on, doing it tough.
If you want to send a card Ryan would appreciate any encouragement you can give.
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