Honoring Ryan’s Life Through Service, Kindness, and Hope
#BeKindLikeRyan honors a special Outreached Arms volunteer who served with joy, kindness, and courage before losing his battle with pediatric brain cancer.
This page exists to remember Ryan, celebrate volunteers who carry his spirit of kindness, and invite others to serve with the same heart.
Add a photo of Ryan serving here.
Use a warm, respectful image connected to Outreached Arms service or Ryan’s Night.
A Life That Still Inspires Kindness
Ryan’s life continues to remind Outreached Arms what service looks like when it comes from the heart. His kindness, courage, and willingness to serve left a lasting mark on the people around him.
Through #BeKindLikeRyan, we honor his memory by recognizing volunteers who serve others with humility, compassion, consistency, and love.
Every act of kindness matters. Every volunteer matters. Every moment of service can help someone feel seen, valued, and loved.
The Heart of #BeKindLikeRyan
- Serve with joy.
- Show kindness without needing attention.
- Make people feel seen.
- Help others with humility.
- Carry hope into hard places.
The #BeKindLikeRyan Award
The #BeKindLikeRyan Award recognizes volunteers who reflect Ryan’s heart through kindness, humility, compassion, courage, and faithful service.
Kindness
The volunteer makes others feel welcomed, valued, respected, and seen.
Service
The volunteer gives time, energy, and care to help others without needing recognition.
Faithfulness
The volunteer shows consistency, humility, encouragement, and a heart for the mission.
Submit a #BeKindLikeRyan Award Nomination
Do you know a volunteer who reflects Ryan’s heart for kindness and service? Use this form to nominate someone for the #BeKindLikeRyan Award.
Form should send to:
hello@outreachedarms.org
Recommended internal routing:
Volunteer nominations can be reviewed by the Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and event team.
Award Nomination Form
Recommended fields:
Nominator Name, Nominator Email, Nominator Phone, Nominee Name, Nominee Email or Phone if known, How does this volunteer reflect Ryan’s kindness?, Where have you seen them serve?, Specific story or example, Permission to contact you for follow-up.
Honoring Volunteers Who Carry Ryan’s Heart
Add past #BeKindLikeRyan Award recipients here with photos, year awarded, and a short description of how they served.
Past Winner Name
Year: Add year
Add a short story about how this volunteer reflected Ryan’s kindness and heart for service.
Past Winner Name
Year: Add year
Add a short story about how this volunteer reflected Ryan’s kindness and heart for service.
Past Winner Name
Year: Add year
Add a short story about how this volunteer reflected Ryan’s kindness and heart for service.
Ryan Serving and Ryan’s Night Memories
Use this section to show Ryan serving, volunteers carrying on his legacy, dinner photos, award moments, and Ryan’s Night to Remember memories.
Ryan’s Night to Remember
Ryan’s Night to Remember is a special Outreached Arms gathering dedicated to honoring Ryan’s life, celebrating kindness, and recognizing volunteers who carry his heart for service.
Add the next event date, location, dinner details, award presentation information, and volunteer needs here.
Next Ryan’s Night Details
Date: Add date
Time: Add time
Location: Add location
What to Expect: Dinner, fellowship, volunteer recognition, stories, and a reminder to keep choosing kindness.
Help Carry Ryan’s Legacy Forward
Serve with kindness. Honor others with humility. Help Outreached Arms continue bringing hope to Pittsburgh.