The Heartbeat...

At Ryan's Heart we are constantly trying to provide avenues for grief support. Therefore we are often holding events, announcing upcoming fundraisers and even announcing new programs or literature.

The Heartbeat is our quarterly newsletter that will help to keep you informed and up to date on what we are up to. Please feel free to print and/or share The Heartbeat with neighbors, friends and family as needed.

2010 Quilt Raffle!!!

Jill Fox from Falmouth, Maine, has donated another beautiful handmade quilt for a raffle at Ryan's Heart! Beautifully quilted in purples, pinks and blues, this double sized beauty could be a gorgeous addition to your bedroom or home.

The 2010 drawing was held at the Ryan's Heart booth during the Washburn August Festival on August 21, 2010.  This year's lucky winner was Wanita Hallowell of Presque Isle, ME.  

 Thank you to everyone who supported us and bought tickets!  Be sure to keep watching for next years raffle!!!

Kids helping Kids...

Clint Adler (12) donated $40 of his hard-earned allowance to buy Forget-Me-Not bags for Christmas.

Five Michigan children and their Presque Isle, Maine, grandparents are lovingly committed to keeping Ryan's Heart alive.

The mission of Ryan's Heart touched Dan and Jill Boyd, of Presque Isle, during this past Christmas season. This year, instead of adding to the pile of gifts under the tree, the Boyd’s sparked their grand-children's ongoing enthusiasm for helping others to now help grieving children through their bereavement process.

In a family charity project involving the youngsters, the Boyd’s purchased five Forget-Me-Not backpacks from their grandchildren, McKenzie (14), Matthew (14), Noah (10), Gracie (6) and Faith (5).

Donation cards from Clint and the five Boyd grandchildren have been placed in forget-Me-Not bags that are to be delivered to grieving children around the County. Thank you all!

2009 Quilt Raffle Winner

Congratulations to Dottie Wheeler of Bridgewater, ME for winning our beautiful handmade quilt.

The quilt is an original design of Jill Fox of Falmouth, ME. Jill made and donated this quilt in honor of Ryan and in an effort to support our cause. She has promised another for Spring 2010. Watch for details!

2009 Aroostook Spin-0ff

In August 2009, Ryan's Heart teamed up with The Aroostook Medical Center and County Physical Therapy of Presque Isle, ME. Ten dedicated spinners raised money for grieving children by completing a 3 hour outdoor spin-off. Each spinner raised a minimum of $120 to participate; however, many went above and beyond that amount.

Steve Boddy and KC & Company DJ Services kept the spin team on their toes by keeping them updated and providing the music.

Volunteers, both young and old arrived to help cheer the spinners on and to participate in the car wash and bake sale that was going on simultaneously.

After raising over $1800 for the 3 hour event, we ended the event with a very emotional Hearts for Heaven balloon release.

Many thanks to all of the spinners, the bakers, the children and to The Aroostook Medical Center and County Physical Therapy. Thanks to all of you, the was a hugely successful event!

Remember me... for I am with you always...