From Ryan's FB page:
A Run for Ryan - February 17, 3:00 p.m.
On Saturday, February 17, at 3:00 p.m., gather with us at the top of the Sunburst Express chairlift for the sixth annual 'A Run for Ryan.' Let's ski down a 5-mile run in recognition of the joy Ryan found on the slopes.
Afterward, we will head to the top of Tube time (where Ryan worked) for some complimentary hot chocolate. Thank you to Sun Peaks Corporation for creating and hosting this annual event. We are forever grateful for your continued support. Candlelight Tribute - February 17, 7 p.m.
Later that evening, around 7 p.m., I'm asking everyone to join us in lighting a candle in remembrance—just a simple, beautiful gesture to celebrate the joy and love Ryan brought into our lives.
As a family, we have decided not to organize a candlelight walk through Sun Peaks this year but instead ask everyone to light a candle in remembrance. We have long struggled with the idea of how to mark the anniversary of Ryan’s disappearance in a way that not only honours our son but feels organic and true to where we are as a family now. Spending the day doing the things Ryan loved doing in Sun Peaks will always have meaning. It is a way to create lasting memories that are not just filled with tragedy and grief. Skiing, connecting at Tube Time, and reminiscing with friends and family continue to be important. So, this year, we’ll focus on the things that mattered to Ryan. Who knows…that may change going forward, but for this year, it just feels right.
We are immensely grateful for your continued love and support. Let's come together on Feb 17 to remember the passion that defined Ryan's spirit.
