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The Ryan Lee Raney Foundation

There is more to your story that has yet to unfold.

What you feel today does not have to define what comes next. There is more ahead than you can see right now.

The Ryan Lee Raney Foundation was created in Ryan's memory to share hope with people walking through unseen struggles.

Ryan and Laura laughing together behind the counter at the shop

Our why

Ryan is our why.

This foundation exists to honor Ryan's life, carry his story forward, and remind anyone walking through a hard season that hope is still here — and their story is not over.

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Ryan Lee Raney at the shop counter, in his red chef's coat

Ryan's story

This is Ryan.

Ryan was deeply loved by his family and the people around him. His life, his heart, and his story are what inspired this foundation.

If Ryan's story causes even one person to stay, his story continues.

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In the U.S., the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential and available 24/7 by call, text or chat.

Stories of hope

There's always a deeper story.

Real stories of struggle, healing and faith — shared so someone else knows they are not alone in what they're facing.

Ryan and Laura smiling cheek to cheek by the ocean
“There is more to your story, too.”

Help us share hope.

Every gift helps carry the message forward.