
Some kids are born into a world that wasn't built for them.
Ryle is building his own.
Wheelchair basketball player. World traveler. Future shoe designer. A 12-year-old who's overcome more than most adults ever will.
The people in my family are Ava, Abigail, my mom and dad. We also have a cat named Panda who is black and white.
Behind every kid who believes in themselves is a family who believed first.


Father & Son
I go to private school and I am in 6th grade.


Some things I love doing for fun are building Legos and playing Minecraft.
Whether it's bricks or blocks, Ryle builds worlds.

Car enthusiast too
Stronger Than All My Excuses
A few medical things I've gone through are lots of doctor's appointments.


Mom never left his side
Spina Bifida — one of the most common congenital birth defects. Lifetime cost of care: $790,000. But the cost of giving up? Ryle will never know.
People who have helped me grow are my coaches who help me get better at basketball — church family, mentors, coaches, and friends.
They have encouraged me by making me try harder and helping me get better every day.
“Making me try harder and helping me get better every day.”

Eyes on the future
















People don't flourish because life is easy.
They flourish when they're not alone.
If a 12-year-old can face all of this and still dream bigger than everyone around him — what's your excuse?
Rising Faith isn't just a name.
It's a way of life.