Dr. Frank Ryan, a loyal supporter of the HerShe Group, died on August 16, 2010 around 4:30 p.m. Dr. Ryan drove his 1995 Jeep Wrangler off a cliff on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. The Jeep landed on rocks below and he was trapped in the vehicle and had major head injuries.The HerShe Group, a mentoring and youth development organization for girls in foster care, frequently traveled that same path at Dr. Ryan's invitation to the Bony Pony Ranch. He was a generous friend of HerShe who frequently opened his home and his heart to HerShe girls. We shall always cherish our memories at the Bony Pony Ranch playing games, eating delicious barbecue, feeding the animals, and admiring the view. It was always a great experience that the girls loved. He would also frequently take the girls to sit courtside with him at Laker games. It was always exciting for the girls to watch Kobe and sit among other celebrity spectators. Moreover, Dr. Ryan was always creating ways that he could personally be of value to HerShe and was trying to create a winning fundraiser to benefit the girls.
I appreciate the life and legacy of Dr. Frank Ryan. I was privileged to to cross his path and spend such meaningful time with him over the last five years. We never know when our time is up and I am saddened by his too early departure of this life. I hope he knows how much he is loved by me, by HerShe girls and by all of the lives he has ever touched.
Rest in Peace, Dr. Ryan,
Kenadie Cobbin Richardson, CEO
HerShe Group Foundation, Inc.
(Pictured: Dr. Frank Ryan with Eve and HerShe girls, Rhyan and Tiana)
