Ryan Salmons Bowling Invitational Announced

We are proud to announce the First Annual Ryan Salmons Bowling Invitational to Benefit Families fighting Pediatric Cancer. As we have developed different events, the kids wanted an event that they could participate. This is one event that the whole family can enjoy.

The details of the event will be;

Ryan Salmons Foundation
Bowling Invitational
Sunday March 14th
2:00 – 4:00

Location:

AMF Stardust Lanes
2434 Old Stringtown Rd
Grove City

614-875-4343

614-875-4547

Additional Information;

24 teams of 4

50/50 Raffle

Silent Auction Items

Costs;

$100 per team of 4 adults
$80per team 0f 4 children (under 12)

Please email Cindy Ackley at cindy@ryansalmonsfoundation.org to sign up

198 Patients Get the Gift of Blood

Thanks to everyone who contributed to and participated in the #3 Ryan Salmons Day of Giving on Saturday, December 19th. The response and results were terrific. View Photos Here
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The American Red Cross collected 68 pints of blood (25 from first time donors), which will affect the lives of 198 patients in central Ohio. Proceeds from raffle tickets and merchandise sales will benefit both the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation and Ryan Salmons Foundation respectively in their quest to battle and aid the families subjected to pediatric cancer.

On behalf of the American Red Cross, both charities and the many patients and families who will benefit from this event, THANK YOU!

One week until the “#3 Ryan Salmons Day of Giving” event

Just a reminder that the "#3 Ryan Salmons Day of Giving" takes place in one week on Saturday, December 19th from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at Memorial Baptist Church (2435 Eakin Road - SW Columbus). The event features a blood drive in memory of our favorite Blue Jacket. If you wish to donate but have not yet signed up, do so NOW as available slots are filling up quickly. Because of the response, a double red cell machine will also be available for interested and qualified donors. Walk-in's are welcome but with priority given to appointments.

1. Click Here to Sign Up Today!*
2. Then, click the "Schedule Your Blood Donation" link (red button on left)
3. Enter the Sponsor Code: ryansalmons

A Columbus Blue Jackets prize package will be raffled at the end of the event. The package includes dinner at the HD Time Warner Lounge and four tickets to see the Jackets on Saturday, January 19th and autographed merchandise. Tickets are $5 each or three (3) for $10. Anyone can purchase raffle tickets the day of the event and you do not need to be present to win.

Raffle proceeds and #3 Salmons CBJ t-shirt sales will benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Salmons hats and remembrance wristbands will be for sale with proceeds benefiting the Ryan Salmons Foundation.

If you have any questions or experience difficulty with the e-donor registration, contact chris_p_tucker@ham.honda.com.

Progress Report on the “#3 Ryan Salmons Day of Giving” event.

Recently we announced a blood drive (Saturday, December 19th from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm) in memory of our favorite Blue Jacket with a goal to have 75 registered donors by October 19th. We are pleased to have achieved 37% of our target (28 registered donors) with just over one week left in the initial challenge. The American Red Cross has pledged additional donor slots if this trend continues. If you would like to donate, but have not yet signed up, please do so NOW.

1. Click Here to Sign Up Today!*
2. Then, click the "Schedule Your Blood Donation" link (red button on left)
3. Enter the Sponsor Code: ryansalmons

Good news for teenagers interested in donating. On October 6th, the minimum age for donor eligibility was lowered to age 16 (parent’s permission is required). Minimum requirements for teenagers age 16 – 18 also include new height and weight requirements. To learn more about this change and see if you may be eligible to donate, email the contact listed below.

Volunteers are beginning to distribute fliers to local businesses, churches and schools. A huge thanks to the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation for passing out fliers at their “Hockey is in Your Blood” campaign recently.

To become a volunteer or ask how you can register to donate without going through the e-donor site, contact chris_p_tucker@ham.honda.com. Event fliers to send friends/family, post at work, school or a local business or on Facebook or My Space are also available upon request.

Announcing the “#3 Ryan Salmons Day of Giving” event.

On Saturday, December 19th, from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm, the # 3 “Refuse To Lose” blood drive in honor of Ryan will occur at Memorial Baptist Church, located at 2435 Eakin Road, Columbus. December is an extremely challenging time for the American Red Cross (ARC). Yet the need during the winter season is constant.

Presently, 75 donor slots have been reserved for this event. Based on demand, there is some flexibility to add more. However, because ARC resources are limited and must be allocated well in advance, interested donors need to register and sign up via the ARC e-donor link by October 19th. If slots are unaccounted for two months in advance of the drive, ARC resources could be reallocated to other drives occurring across Central Ohio. We anticipate slots may fill fast, so please reserve yours now, don’t delay. For your convenience, the e-donor link is located on this home page.

1. Click Here to Sign Up Today!*
2. Then, click the "Schedule Your Blood Donation" link (red button on left)
3. Enter the Sponsor Code: ryansalmons

In addition to the blood drive, a Columbus Blue Jacket prize package will be raffled off at the event. The winner will receive four tickets (upper bowl – attack zone) to see the Jacket vs. Chicago on Saturday, January 16th @ 7 pm. Additionally, the winning party will be treated to a dinner buffet before the game in the Time Warner HD Lounge and receive four signed “Hats for Heroes” hats and pennants and a visit from Stinger during the game. Tickets cost $5 each or 3 for $10 and contributions are tax deductible.

Raffle tickets will only be sold at the event. But you do not have to donate blood to purchase tickets. So, if unable to donate, you can still stop by and show your support by purchasing tickets to win this wonderful prize. The winning ticket will be drawn after the event and you need not be present to win. Lastly, #3 Ryan Salmons T-shirts will be available for purchase at $20 each, while supplies last.

All proceeds from both the raffle and t-shirt sales will benefit the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation. Fliers have been created to promote the event. If you would like a flier to post or forward to others that may be interested, or if you experience problems with the e-donor registration site, contact Chris Tucker at chris_p_tucker@ham.honda.com.

* If the Sign Up link does not work for you, simply copy and paste this url in the address bar: www.bloodsaveslives.org

Ryan's Golf Outing Photo's, etc.

Everyone:

Thank you for participating in the Ryan Salmons Memorial Golf Outing. It was an absolutely beautiful day and a great tribute to Ryan. Through your generosity, we were able to raise almost $12,000.00 to start Ryan's foundation. We also raised almost $500.00 for The Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation through the sale of Ryan's #3 Tee Shirts.

We have finally got the golf pictures loaded and accessible on Barry's picture site. Thank you to Greg Bartram for donating his time and expertise in capturing the day in pictures. Ryan always looked forward to seeing Greg at the CBJ games and I appreciate his friendship. These pictures are open so please feel free to save to your computer. If you would like to order a professional photo, Greg and Barry will donate any proceeds to Ryan's foundation.

http://www.agreatpicture.com/gallery/9300809_xZFjc#P-1-15

We have been very busy since the golf outing was completed. We have secured a nonprofit status with The Secretary of State and received our EIN number. We are currently in process for our 501 C 3 status. We have established a website and it is currently under construction. I look forward to keeping you updated as we continue through this process.

http://www.ryansalmonsfoundation.org/

Finally, we have our first recipient benefiting from Ryan's foundation. His name is Matthew Barr and he is four years old. Matthew and his family will be attending "The Wiggles" on August 27th. He and his little brother Darren are very excited about going. Here is a brief bio on Matthew;

Matthew was diagnosed with a PNET brain tumor on Dec. 13, 2007. He had 5 rounds of chemo followed by a stem cell transplant. Relapsed in Jan. '09 - 6 weeks of radiation therapy. Latest MRI in July '09 showed no disease in spine, but still present in brain. Continuing with Accutane for now. You can follow Matthew's story at:

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/matthewbarr

Thanks again to everyone that made the outing a great success. You don't realize how much it means to these families going through the battle. On behalf of all of them, THANK YOU.

Brad Salmons
Ryan's Dad

Ryan's story featured in Sunday's Columbus Dispatch

An article on Ryan was featured on the front page of the sports section in Sunday's Columbus Dispatch (7/19/09). For those of you out of town, I've attached a copy of it here for you.


http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/content/sports/stories/2009/07/19/arace_7-19.ART_ART_07-19-09_C1_BAEH19M.html?sid=101


We're really looking forward to the Golf Outing this Friday. I'll attach some pictures of it next week. Thank you so much for all of your support.

~Aunt Amy