Cindy Kerr wanted a safer, more comfortable stay for children battling illnesses at hospitals. After all, she had witnessed the experience firsthand.
Her son, Ryan, was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer known as osteosarcoma at the age of 12. He spent countless nights at hospitals undergoing tests and receiving treatment.
In order to make Ryan’s stay more accommodating, Kerr came up with the idea to stitch together a hamburger pillowcase for Ryan. She continued to sew different cases for Ryan during his hospital visits and before she realized it, Ryan’s Case for Smiles (formerly known as ConKerr Cancer) was born.