Ryan Yang Strong

19/08/2023

First lemonade stand for a good cause 💛🎗️
It first started off with Luke and Ryan requesting to have a lemonade stand this summer ☀️ Then they wanted their neighborhood boys to be a part of it. Then their sisters wanted to join in. Then their sister’s friend. All coming together for a good cause 🎗️ What a beautiful process and sight to watch these kids work so hard from brainstorming to making the signs to baking the goods to setting up to “selling” lemonade and goodies! As their first lemonade stand, we decided to raise funds for donation. As we were deciding what to donate for, a neighbor shared a story of Charlie, a 9 yo boy who has AML and MDS cancer. It hit close to home. With their poor prognosis, we thought we could shine some light and hope and remind them that they have a community thinking, praying and supporting them 💛 And of course, God delivered once again bringing people together to show support to make this event a success to raise $905 to donate to the family. So many of you showed up… some didn’t even show up and still donated… some traveled far to show support… some spread word to their neighbors and friends and those neighbors and friends showed up… one even donated a beautiful painting she made herself just for the cause 😭 Thank you. Thankful for each and every one of you 🙏🏻 I wish Charlie and his family were there to see how strangers can come together and be a part of his fight and see that they are never alone in this battle, just the way y’all have shown us through ours. Thank you 💛

*Repping in our fighter friends’ shirts:
Me wearing Team James , Luke wearing Ryland Strong (RIP 🙏🏻🩶) and Ryan wearing Team Baby Jayce.

04/08/2023

Cancer survivor! 🎗️
First long-term follow-up today and he did great! First stop was cardiology to get his echocardiogram and EKG. Lots of ticklish spots and squirminess, but we got it done! Whew! Props 👏🏻 Then to Schar for his blood work. Tears and screams, but got it done! Results all came back great! He is thriving. Thank God ❤️

His regular visits are every 4 months now.
His long-term follow-ups are every year.
His echocardiogram and EKG are every 5 years.

Let this be a testimony for those going through something similar or those just following his journey to see how the rest of his life plays out. Testimony of hope and to fight on 💪🏻 There is always that fear of relapse and the long-term effects that may show up from his chemotherapy, but trying our best to not dwell on that fear, but to focus on this miracle of life he’s been given and live each day filled with love and gratefulness ❤️

Thank you for the custom-made shirt 🥹

10/02/2022

9 months post visit!
Everything went well and numbers look good 👍
Guess who we ran into at our monthly check up… Big Ryan!!! His family is truly the most thoughtful and kind-hearted people we met along our journey and little Ryan was blessed to have someone to look up to and stay strong 💪🏻 Ryan Strong!
Praying for you to finish strong. You are an amazing warrior and friend ❤️

18/12/2021

Post-chemo Immunization 💉
Finally reunited with his pediatrician to receive all his inactivated vaccines since it’s been over 6 months from the end of therapy. The effect of chemotherapy on Ryan’s immune system requires him to get revaccinated. Today he got 4, 2 shots total. He did great, after the kicking and crying 😜

Dr. Isabel Jander ❤️
The absolute best. As soon as she heard about Ryan’s diagnosis, she immediately called me with the most genuine concern and care for our family, not only as our doctor, but as a friend. I was so excited to finally have her see Ryan after all of it. It was a sweet reunion ❤️ I still remember when no one else could calm my boys during their check ups as babies, this angel was the only one who had the magic touch to make their visits full of smiles and comfort. She was different and the kids knew it and sensed it. I got a glimpse of her huge heart through our journey and we are so grateful for her. If you’re looking for a good pediatrician, I highly recommend her! She’s been a huge blessing to our family and I’m sure she will be with yours ❤️

03/12/2021

It’s been one year…
One year ago from today when we went to the ER, not knowing that it was a trip to the hospital that would change our lives.

Ryan was diagnosed with Leukemia.

In the beginning, we had no idea what this meant… how it would change our lives… what it meant for Ryan and his future. Life just stopped. Nothing else mattered in that moment. Just the present. Our child has cancer. Let’s focus on that. Let’s focus on getting through this, together.

Never. Ever. Give. Up.
NEGU.
Jessie Rees was and is an inspiration and her vision continues to carry on by her family in spreading joy and hope for children fighting cancer and emphasizing her motto to never ever give up.

Angels. They do exist. On the 10th floor ❤️ We’ve never met such kindhearted human beings. They are a different kind of breed. Their hearts are bigger than a normal person and their passion burns stronger than any other. They make a difference every day of their lives for these kids fighting for their lives. We seriously could not have gone through our battle with so much grace and giggles without our PHOOT fam. If they only knew how much they touched our hearts and lives. Forever grateful 🙏🏻

Every month we do hold our breath during his monthly check ups to make sure he remains in remission, but, we’ve learned through our journey that we need to take it one day at a time and it has taught us that every day is a blessing. Each day is precious. Each day we should celebrate and embrace each other. Each day we can snuggle a little longer. Each day we can be thankful.

Who knew, one year later, this would be us. All smiles and Ryan with a full set of hair. Fully and constantly active and wilding out 🤪 Doing academically and physically well ❤️ What a blessing. What a testimony. What a ride.

04/10/2021

Ryan Strong meets Team Baby Jayce 💪

Jayce was diagnosed with AML at 3 weeks old and began treatment right away. Today, at 4 months old, Jayce has completed 3 of 6 rounds of chemo. Please keep strong baby Jayce and his family in your prayers 🙏 Your prayers are what helped us through our battle and I know it will do so again with theirs.

Mom & Dad went out to support Team Baby Jayce by donating blood today. There is a critical shortage of all types of blood donations. Please consider donating: www.inovabloodsaves.org
Help save lives 🩸❤️

07/09/2021

First Day of Pre-K ❤️
Ryan absolutely loved it!!! He didn't even look back once at drop off and he looked so happy during pick up :) He said he made a lot of friends and had a lot of fun. Yay! So proud of you, Ryan! Growing up so fast and strong 🙌

20/08/2021

Check up time!
Can't believe it's been over 3 months since end of chemo tx! We miss our docs, nurses and INOVA staff ❤️ Always good seeing Lindsey and her cheerful and wonderful spirit 🥰 Best luck to you, Dr. Dean! (3rd pic taken from last month's visit) We will miss you!

29/07/2021

https://us-p2p.e-activist.com/6264/starkid2021/112783/ryan-strong-supports-starkid

My turn to help the StarKid team who helped me during my cancer fighting journey 👊 Who's with me?? Can click link above to direct you to donate page or click on donate on homepage and look up Ryan Yang. Thank you ❤️

🌟 Meet Ryan - diagnosed with leukemia at age 2, Ryan recovered with the help of our .

Being in a hospital can be scary, but through music and art therapy, Ryan has blossomed, and has been able to spread joy to other children battling cancer through his art.

Now you can raise money to help kids like Ryan get care. Donate to 2021 StarKid and support Inova Children's now at inovachildrens.org/starkid

14/07/2021

Never Ever Give Up ☝️
A little update on how Ryan's doing! Almost been 2 months since Ryan completed his tx and has been home for good with monthly check-ups. He's been doing great! Active and enjoying the summer fun 🌞 Got a surprise in the mail from reminding us of our journey of never ever giving up 💪 Had to do a photo sesh with his besties who've been there since day 1 ❤️ Thank you, Jessie, for your heart and passion in lifting up others fighting cancer while you were battling your own. It's a blessing to be a witness and be a testimony to your vision. You've made a huge impact and I hope you see the joy and hope you've spread from up above. Always thinking of how grateful we were to be surrounded by amazing family, friends, doctors, nurses, child life, the whole inova staff, strangers, fellow fighters, all of God's people... Forever thankful. Y'all helped us to never ever give up ❤️

11/06/2021

Family Vacation 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦
What a successful and fun trip!!! The boys absolutely enjoyed it and had a blast! We cut it close booking this trip so early, but all went smoothly and well 🙏 PTL ❤️ It was the first flight experience for both boys and they did so well on the way there! It was a little more tough for Ryan on the way back, but we made it! Ryan played well and ate really well during the whole trip 🐽🐽 We spent 3 days in Sarasota then 4 days at LegoLand. The beach was amazing in Sarasota. White sand and clear waters 🏖️ Luke loved the beach and Ryan preferred the pool with his inflatable mini pirate boat 🏴‍☠️ We checked out the and the aquarium, which the boys loved 🦩🐊🦈🐟🐠🐡 Then we drove about over an hour to LegoLand. The hotel room was absolutely extraordinary and fun! Got some inspiration on how to set up the boys' rooms at home💡The boys loved the water park ⛲ Luke had so much fun on the roller coasters and Ryan was a bit too young for most of the rides, but enjoyed the ones he could ride. He was actually afraid of the faster and higher rides anyway so it worked out and he didn't feel too sad about missing out on some. It was a blessing to witness the big smiles on their faces the whole entire trip. They both deserved it so much and so thankful to daddio for allowing us to be able to go on this family trip 🙏 Thanks love 😘 And thank you to everyone who's been keeping us in your thoughts and prayers during Ryan's treatment. This is all thanks to the power of your prayers that Ryan was able to overcome and win his fight against cancer and even go on this trip ❤️ Cheers to making more fun memories like these 🎉

22/05/2021

🚂 All Aboard! Ryan Strong Express 💨