15% of ALL Food AND Beverage Purchases will be donated to our Team!
MARK YOUR
CALENDARS:
TUESDAY, MAY 4th
5-8pm
EJ's Pizzeria
Epilepsy Facts:
Epilepsy affects over 3 million Americans of all ages – MORE than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and Parkinson’s disease combined.
- Almost 500 new cases of epilepsy are diagnosed every day in the United States. Epilepsy affects 50,000,000 people worldwide.
- In two-thirds of patients diagnosed with epilepsy, the cause is unknown.
- Epilepsy can develop at any age and can be a result of genetics, stroke, head injury, and many other factors.
- In over thirty percent of patients, seizures cannot be controlled with treatment. Uncontrolled seizures may lead to brain damage and death. Many more have only partial control of their seizures.
- It is estimated that up to 50,000 deaths occur annually in the U.S. from status epilepticus (prolonged seizures), Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), and other seizure-related causes such as drowning and other accidents.
- Historically, epilepsy research has been under-funded. Federal dollars spent on research pale in comparison to those spent on other diseases, many of which affect fewer people than epilepsy.
Ryan's Lions
Raising awareness for sodium channel epilepsy
Raising awareness for sodium channel epilepsy
LATEST NEWS:
2010 Team Ryan's Lions is 60+ Strong at the recent Houston Epilepsy Foundation Spring Stroll
Walk photos housed on Facebook - "Team Ryan's Lions"
Ryan's Story and our Family's commitment featured in the March 2010 Coles Connection!
2010 Team Ryan's Lions is 60+ Strong at the recent Houston Epilepsy Foundation Spring Stroll
Walk photos housed on Facebook - "Team Ryan's Lions"
Ryan's Story and our Family's commitment featured in the March 2010 Coles Connection!
May 4, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
All we can say is "THANK YOU!". On the eve of our Celebration Fundraiser at EJs Pizza we are truly in awe of the impact Team Ryan's Lions will have on our joint benefiiciaries: the Houston Epilepsy Foundation and the IDEA League.
With the monies we've collectively raised both organizations will be in a better position to offer services to those who seek their help.
We in turn are strengthened by your support and our shared commitment to finding a cure for this terrible disease.
But for now... let's all take a bow and raise a glass (or a slice of pizza) and take pride in how a little group of friends and family have rallied so much support in honor of one AMAZING little boy!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and RYAN!
April 1, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
All we can say is WOW! Thank you so much to all our locals who came out to D'Vine Wine Bar earlier this week to raise a glass for a good cause.
I spent all week stressing about whether the event would be a success or not and the evening exceeded my expectations. We were able to raise OVER $1500 and couldn't have done it without you, our supporters and friends, or without those who donated their products and services to our silent auction.
We are getting closer to hitting our fundraising goal -- every bit helps.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and RYAN!
March 4, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
Isn't March the month to come in as a Lion??? By supporting Team Ryan's Lions you all certainly have!
Team Ryan's Lions is again leading pack of the the Family-based Fundraising Teams for the upcoming Houston Epilepsy Foundation Spring Stroll. We're off to a strong start but still need your help to hit this year's targets.
Walkers & Dollars To date we've raised just over of $4,000 or 40% of goal. We'd like to double that by the end of this month so we can be sure of hitting our full target by the stroll date in mid April. For those of you who intend to walk, please register ASAP so the Foundation can plan accordingly.
Walkers T-shirt Orders: If you are interested in ordering a tshirt for $5 each please email ryanslions@sbcglobal.net indicating size(s) desired. We can order youth XS all the way to Adult 2X. We'll be placing our order THURS 3/18.
Donations Needed: Last year our silent auction/raffle generated an additional $700 for our team. We're ready to do it again! If you have an item you'd like to donate (or know of a business you'd solicit on our behalf) please contact us at ryanslions@sbcglobal.net so we can make arrangements and get you the correct tax-deductible form. Past items have included sports tickets, beauty products, gift baskets, gift certificates to local businesses, photography sessions, custom childrens clothes.
Mark your Calendars: Tuesday March 30th D'Vine Wine Bar Fundraiser Night and Raffle/Silent Auction. 15% of ALL Food & Beverage sales will generously be donated to our team! This event is open to the public so please encourage your local friends and neighbors to attend as well.
Coming soon... Ryan's Lions in the local press!
Many thanks in advance for your continued support.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and Ryan Otchis
February 9, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
We wanted to take this opportunity to share some important news from our fundraising team:
Total Donations to date: just shy of $2,500 or 25% of goal. We'd like to double that to $5,000 and be halfway to our target by March!
"Team Ryan's Lions" Facebook Fans now number over 150 -- feel free to invite your friends and spread the word. This will help publicize our local events AND also generate further awareness as we share epilepsy facts, first aid tips and the like.
Mark your Calendars: Tuesday March 30th D'Vine Wine Bar Fundraiser Night and Raffle/Silent Auction. 15% of ALL Food & Beverage sales will generously be donated to our team! This event is open to the public so please encourage your local friends and neighbors to attend as well.
Silent Auction & Donations Needed: Last year our silent auction/raffle generated an additional $700 for our team. We're ready to do it again! If you have an item you'd like to donate (or know of a business you'd solicit on our behalf) please email ryanslions@sbcglobal.net so we can make arrangements and get you the correct tax-deductible form. Past items have included sports tickets, beauty products, gift baskets, gift certificates to local businesses, photography sessions, custom childrens clothes.
Coming soon... Team Ryan's Lions t-shirt Order information, progress update, and Ryan's Lions in the local press!
Many thanks in advance for your continued support.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and Ryan Otchis
January 25, 2010
Friends and Family -
Team "Ryan's Lions" is ROARING back into action for 2010 benefiting the Houston Epilepsy Foundation and the IDEA League. We aim to hold our status as the #1 Family Fundraising Team and have two goals this year:
1) Grow our fundraising total from the walk and our other community outreach events to $10,000
2) Have 100 participants at the April 17th Spring Stroll for Epilepsy.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Ryan's Lions -- it is our family's effort to raise awareness for epilepsy and money to fund programs and services to support families dealing with seizures. In particular, we are focused on sodium channel epilepsies. We do this to honor our young son, Ryan, who was diagnosed with a seizure disorder prior to turning one year old.
We are also hoping to have additional awareness nights and activities local to the Cypress, TX area. Please stay tuned for more information.
As always, you can learn more about Ryan's story, his condition, and see our answers to your questions.
Thank you in advance for your support,
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and... RYAN!
Friends and Supporters -
All we can say is "THANK YOU!". On the eve of our Celebration Fundraiser at EJs Pizza we are truly in awe of the impact Team Ryan's Lions will have on our joint benefiiciaries: the Houston Epilepsy Foundation and the IDEA League.
With the monies we've collectively raised both organizations will be in a better position to offer services to those who seek their help.
We in turn are strengthened by your support and our shared commitment to finding a cure for this terrible disease.
But for now... let's all take a bow and raise a glass (or a slice of pizza) and take pride in how a little group of friends and family have rallied so much support in honor of one AMAZING little boy!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and RYAN!
April 1, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
All we can say is WOW! Thank you so much to all our locals who came out to D'Vine Wine Bar earlier this week to raise a glass for a good cause.
I spent all week stressing about whether the event would be a success or not and the evening exceeded my expectations. We were able to raise OVER $1500 and couldn't have done it without you, our supporters and friends, or without those who donated their products and services to our silent auction.
We are getting closer to hitting our fundraising goal -- every bit helps.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and RYAN!
March 4, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
Isn't March the month to come in as a Lion??? By supporting Team Ryan's Lions you all certainly have!
Team Ryan's Lions is again leading pack of the the Family-based Fundraising Teams for the upcoming Houston Epilepsy Foundation Spring Stroll. We're off to a strong start but still need your help to hit this year's targets.
Walkers & Dollars To date we've raised just over of $4,000 or 40% of goal. We'd like to double that by the end of this month so we can be sure of hitting our full target by the stroll date in mid April. For those of you who intend to walk, please register ASAP so the Foundation can plan accordingly.
Walkers T-shirt Orders: If you are interested in ordering a tshirt for $5 each please email ryanslions@sbcglobal.net indicating size(s) desired. We can order youth XS all the way to Adult 2X. We'll be placing our order THURS 3/18.
Donations Needed: Last year our silent auction/raffle generated an additional $700 for our team. We're ready to do it again! If you have an item you'd like to donate (or know of a business you'd solicit on our behalf) please contact us at ryanslions@sbcglobal.net so we can make arrangements and get you the correct tax-deductible form. Past items have included sports tickets, beauty products, gift baskets, gift certificates to local businesses, photography sessions, custom childrens clothes.
Mark your Calendars: Tuesday March 30th D'Vine Wine Bar Fundraiser Night and Raffle/Silent Auction. 15% of ALL Food & Beverage sales will generously be donated to our team! This event is open to the public so please encourage your local friends and neighbors to attend as well.
Coming soon... Ryan's Lions in the local press!
Many thanks in advance for your continued support.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and Ryan Otchis
February 9, 2010
Friends and Supporters -
We wanted to take this opportunity to share some important news from our fundraising team:
Total Donations to date: just shy of $2,500 or 25% of goal. We'd like to double that to $5,000 and be halfway to our target by March!
"Team Ryan's Lions" Facebook Fans now number over 150 -- feel free to invite your friends and spread the word. This will help publicize our local events AND also generate further awareness as we share epilepsy facts, first aid tips and the like.
Mark your Calendars: Tuesday March 30th D'Vine Wine Bar Fundraiser Night and Raffle/Silent Auction. 15% of ALL Food & Beverage sales will generously be donated to our team! This event is open to the public so please encourage your local friends and neighbors to attend as well.
Silent Auction & Donations Needed: Last year our silent auction/raffle generated an additional $700 for our team. We're ready to do it again! If you have an item you'd like to donate (or know of a business you'd solicit on our behalf) please email ryanslions@sbcglobal.net so we can make arrangements and get you the correct tax-deductible form. Past items have included sports tickets, beauty products, gift baskets, gift certificates to local businesses, photography sessions, custom childrens clothes.
Coming soon... Team Ryan's Lions t-shirt Order information, progress update, and Ryan's Lions in the local press!
Many thanks in advance for your continued support.
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and Ryan Otchis
January 25, 2010
Friends and Family -
Team "Ryan's Lions" is ROARING back into action for 2010 benefiting the Houston Epilepsy Foundation and the IDEA League. We aim to hold our status as the #1 Family Fundraising Team and have two goals this year:
1) Grow our fundraising total from the walk and our other community outreach events to $10,000
2) Have 100 participants at the April 17th Spring Stroll for Epilepsy.
For those of you who may be unfamiliar with Ryan's Lions -- it is our family's effort to raise awareness for epilepsy and money to fund programs and services to support families dealing with seizures. In particular, we are focused on sodium channel epilepsies. We do this to honor our young son, Ryan, who was diagnosed with a seizure disorder prior to turning one year old.
We are also hoping to have additional awareness nights and activities local to the Cypress, TX area. Please stay tuned for more information.
As always, you can learn more about Ryan's story, his condition, and see our answers to your questions.
Thank you in advance for your support,
Nina, Jeff, Jacob and... RYAN!