Personal family support
Support Merritt’s family →Stand beside Merritt’s family.
Shop the Miracle Merritt collection or give through GoFundMe to help with medical expenses and family needs.
MERRITT RYAN · OUR LITTLE MERR BEARMerritt’s story.
Merritt’s story.
Still being written.
Full of hope.
A little girl. An extraordinary journey. A family holding onto faith, and a community helping carry hope.
Through unexpected hospital stays, critical illness, and a long road of kidney care, Merritt’s story continues—one day, one step, and one prayer at a time.
“Do not fear, for I am with you.”ISAIAH 41:10
TWO WAYS TO GIVE HOPE
Love that reaches a little further.
Stand beside Merritt’s family, or help the foundation support other families through their child’s care.
Foundation grants · Union County, AR
Give through the foundation →Help local families at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Give to the Merritt Ryan Foundation to fund need-based grants for Union County, Arkansas families with a child receiving care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Does your family need support?
View grant eligibility →Union County, Arkansas families with a child at Arkansas Children’s can explore the foundation’s grant program.
THE GIRL BEHIND THE HOPE
More of Merritt’s story →Our little Merr Bear.
ABOUT MERRITTMeet Merritt.
Meet Merritt.
Our little Merr Bear.
A little girl. An extraordinary journey.
A story still being written.
Merritt is Mike and Brianna’s daughter, and from her very first days of life, she has faced more than any child should. Through every uncertain day, our family has held onto faith, the kindness of others, and hope for the road ahead.
THE PROMISE WE HOLD ONTO
“Do not fear, for I am with you.”
Isaiah 41:1001 · HER FIRST DAYS
An unexpected beginning.
What began with meconium aspiration at birth quickly led to pulmonary hypertension and an unexpected 11-day NICU stay. Before our family had much time to settle into life with our new baby, hospital rooms and breathing support had already become part of her story.
Even in those earliest days, Merritt was surrounded by love. Every quiet moment together mattered.
02 · BACK TO THE HOSPITAL
A frightening turn.
After just three weeks at home, Merritt suffered a seizure in our arms and became critically ill with sepsis and respiratory failure.
Her PICU journey brought multiple intubations, pneumonia and other respiratory infections, collapsed portions of her lungs, pulmonary hypertension, seizures, and a stroke. These were challenges no family expects to face, and days when every prayer and every act of kindness meant so much.
03 · FINDING A ROAD FORWARDKidney care.
Kidney care.
And answers.
During this critical illness, Merritt developed severe kidney failure and became dependent on continuous dialysis. She later underwent surgery to place a peritoneal dialysis catheter.
Genetic testing identified a rare WT1 gene mutation described in her fundraiser as Denys-Drash syndrome. It gave our family a clearer understanding of the kidney disease she was facing and the care she would need.
Her road ahead includes long-term dialysis, removal of her native kidneys, and ultimately a kidney transplant.
04 · A STORY STILL BEING WRITTEN
Holding onto hope.
The long days have also held tender moments: a favorite teddy bear, a familiar voice, a small smile, and the comfort of simply being together.
Support through merchandise and GoFundMe helps with Merritt’s medical expenses, travel, meals, living expenses, and her family’s needs. Every prayer, share, and gift is part of the community standing beside her.
HOPE, SHARED
A little less for another family to carry.
Merritt’s experience inspired the Merritt Ryan Foundation for Hope: a way to provide need-based grants to Union County, Arkansas families with a child receiving care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
FROM THE FAMILY ALBUM
Moments along the way.
Select a photo to see it in full.
MERRITT RYAN FOUNDATION · UNION COUNTY, ARKANSASGive hope.
Give hope.
Help a family close to home.
Your gift supports need-based grants for Union County families with a child receiving care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
THE MERRITT RYAN FOUNDATION FOR HOPE
A local family.
A little less to carry.
Your gift to the Merritt Ryan Foundation helps eligible families with the financial strain of their child’s care.
♡
Give once
Help make practical assistance possible for a local family.
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Give monthly
Help build a dependable source of support for future grant requests.
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Become a sponsor
Bring your business or community together to support the grant program.
Practical help, shaped around a family’s need.
Grant assistance is awarded based on eligible expenses and needs, including but not limited to travel, meals, lodging, essential household bills, sibling care, and uncovered medical expenses related to the child’s care.
Your one-time gift$50.00
No payment is collected. Preview confirmations use sample records.
HOW A GIFT BECOMES HELP
01 · Give
One-time gifts, monthly donations and sponsorships support the foundation.
02 · Apply
Families share their needs through the grant application process.
03 · Review
The foundation verifies eligibility and evaluates documented financial need.
04 · Support
Approved assistance goes to the family or is paid toward an approved family expense.
Here because your family needs help?
Explore family grants →You do not need to be a donor or purchase merchandise to apply.
Partner in hope.
Bring your business or community together to help families through their child’s care.
Hope Partner
A community standing beside local families.
$250 one time or annually
Champion Partner
A shared commitment to practical help.
$500 one time or annually
Warrior Princess Partner
Hope for families today and in the days ahead.
$1,000 one time or annually
Prefer to sponsor at a different level?
MERRITT RYAN FOUNDATION · FAMILY GRANT PROGRAMA little less to carry.
A little less to carry.
A community beside you.
For Union County, Arkansas families facing financial hardship while their child receives care at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.
Application design preview. Use fictional information only. Nothing is submitted or saved; uploads are disabled.
1 · Eligibility2 · Family & care3 · Your request4 · Review
STAND BESIDE MERRITT’S FAMILYA little support.
A little support.
A little less to carry.
Help with Merritt’s medical expenses and the everyday needs that continue alongside her care.
Miracle Merritt shirts, You Are Worthy wristbands, and GoFundMe contributions help the family with the long road ahead. Thank you for being part of her story.
WAYS TO SUPPORT MERRITT’S FAMILY
Wear the message. Share the love.
WEAR A MIRACLE
Miracle Merritt T-Shirt
Cream with purple lettering.
Psalm 77:14.
$30.00
Choose sizes & order →
CARRY THE REMINDER
You Are Worthy Wristband
Purple with white lettering.
Isaiah 41:10 · ♡ Merritt.
$10.00
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Merritt’s GoFundMe
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Visit the fundraiser →MORE WAYS TO WEAR THE MESSAGE
Miracle Merritt Sweatshirt$65.00 · Choose options →
MERRINATOR Wristband$10.00 · Choose options →
Miracle Merritt Onesie$25.00 · Choose options →
Merritt Bear$14.99 · Choose quantity →
MERRINATOR CapCream · $30.00 →
MERRINATOR CapWisteria · $30.00 →
A little something for everyone.
Miracle Merritt Sweatshirt$65.00 · Choose options →MERRINATOR Wristband$10.00 · Choose options →Miracle Merritt Onesie$25.00 · Choose options →Merritt Bear$14.99 · Choose quantity →MERRINATOR CapCream · $30.00 →MERRINATOR CapWisteria · $30.00 →♡Looking to help other Union County families instead? Explore foundation giving →
THE WHY BEHIND EVERY GIFT
More moments together.
Your support helps ease the financial burden so the family can focus on Merritt’s care, her comfort, and the moments that matter most.
Read Merritt’s full story →WEAR THE MESSAGE · SUPPORT MERRITT’S FAMILYA little hope.
A little hope.
One thoughtful order.
Choose shirts, sweatshirts, caps, wristbands, and little bear companions. One cart, one shipping charge, one checkout.
Your original design
MIRACLE MERRITTMiracle Merritt
Miracle Merritt
T-Shirt
Cream with purple lettering.
Psalm 77:14.
Youth S–L · Adult S–4XL. Sizes and quantities are not connected to live inventory in this preview.
Crewneck · cream / purple
MIRACLE MERRITTMiracle Merritt
Miracle Merritt
Sweatshirt
Cream crewneck with the Miracle Merritt design in purple.
Psalm 77:14.
Adult S–4XL are preview options. Final supplier sizing and stock need confirmation.
Front / back · one wristband
CARRY THE REMINDERYou Are Worthy
You Are Worthy
Wristband
Purple silicone with white lettering.
Front: YOU ARE WORTHY.
Back: ISAIAH 41:10 ♡ MERRITT.
One wristband has both messages; front and back views are pictured. Adult / Youth sizing is for preview.
Front / back · one wristband
A LITTLE MERR BEAR SPIRITMERRINATOR
MERRINATOR
Wristband
Cream silicone with purple lettering.
Front: MERRINATOR.
Back: ISAIAH 41:10 ♡ MERRITT.
One wristband has both messages; front and back views are pictured. Adult / Youth sizing is for preview.
All-over teddy bear pattern
LITTLE MIRACLESMiracle Merritt
Miracle Merritt
Onesie
Cream with purple Miracle Merritt lettering and an all-over teddy bear pattern.
$25.00 eachSizes: 0–3m, 3–6m, 6–9m, and 12–16mo, as requested. Final garment measurements need confirmation.
Miniature Miracle Merritt shirt
A LITTLE COMPANION
Merritt Bear
A soft brown teddy bear wearing a miniature Miracle Merritt T-shirt.
$14.99 eachProduct design preview. Final dimensions, materials, and age suitability need supplier confirmation.
FRONT / BACK · ADJUSTABLE VELCRO STRAP
MERR BEAR STYLE
MERRINATOR Cap
Cream. The darker embroidered bear with purple MERRINATOR on the back. Velcro strap, no buckle.
$30.00 eachAdjustable fit · One cap, two views. Stock and fit measurements need supplier confirmation.
FRONT / BACK · ADJUSTABLE VELCRO STRAP
MERR BEAR STYLE
MERRINATOR Cap
Wisteria. The same darker embroidered bear with cream MERRINATOR on the back. Velcro strap, no buckle.
$30.00 eachAdjustable fit · One cap, two views. Stock and fit measurements need supplier confirmation.
♡Merchandise proceeds help with Merritt’s medical expenses and her family’s everyday needs.
How the shared shipping estimate works Preview only
For design review only. This explanation and packing assumptions are excluded from the final site; the cart will still show the applicable shipping charge and any PICU savings.
PICU free shipping: At a merchandise subtotal of $150 or more, PICU automatically removes the shipping charge. The threshold excludes tax, shipping, foundation donations, and sponsorships. Below $150, the shipping schedule below applies. Local pickup is always free.
These are provisional storefront shipping estimates, not USPS box prices or live postal quotes. All selected products share one order and one shipping charge. Wristband quantities are combined across both styles.
| Order / estimated packing tier | Shipping |
|---|---|
| 1–9 wristbands only | $5.99 |
| 10–19 wristbands only | $6.99 |
| 20–29 wristbands only | $7.99 |
| Each additional group of 10 wristbands | +$1.00 |
| 1–2 packing units / small parcel | $7.99 |
| 3–4 packing units / standard parcel | $12.99 |
| 5–8 packing units / medium parcel | $17.99 |
| 9–12 packing units / larger parcel | $22.99 |
| 13–18 packing units / bulk parcel | $29.99 |
| Each additional 6 packing units above 18 | +$7.00 |
| Local pickup, any quantity | Free |
For this preview, a standard T-shirt uses 1 packing unit, a sweatshirt uses 3, a onesie uses 0.5, a Merritt Bear uses 2, and a cap uses 2 to allow room for its shape. For T-shirts and sweatshirts, Adult 2XL multiplies those units by 1.25, 3XL by 1.5, and 4XL by 1.75. Each complete group of 10 wristbands of either style adds 0.25 units in mixed orders. The cart uses the larger applicable single estimate, never the sum of two separate shipping fees. These new-product packing allowances are estimates, not measured capacities.
Actual folded sizes, packed weight, packaging dimensions, origin/destination ZIP codes and purchased-label rates must be tested before launch. The $7.99 small-order price is a seller-set charge, not a guaranteed USPS rate. Estimated 5–7 business days includes order handling; it is not a carrier guarantee.
PERSONAL FAMILY SUPPORT · EXTERNAL DONATIONGive hope.
Give hope.
Stand with Merritt.
Continue to the family’s GoFundMe to help with Merritt’s medical expenses and her family’s needs.
Hope for Merritt’s long road ahead.
From her first NICU stay to the long road of dialysis and kidney care, Merritt’s journey has asked so much of her family. Contributions help with her medical expenses, travel, meals, and everyday needs.
Opens the family’s fundraiser on GoFundMe. Choose your contribution and complete payment there.
GET IN TOUCHA community.
A community.
A conversation.
Questions about family support, merchandise, or the foundation’s grant program?
Send a note.
This form demonstrates the contact experience. Use sample information; no message is sent.
PURCHASE CONFIRMATION PREVIEW · NO PAYMENT OR ORDER CREATED
HOPE LOOKS GOOD ON YOUThank you for helping.
Thank you for helping.
You’re part of her story.
Every thoughtful purchase is a reminder that Merritt and her family are not walking this road alone.
YOUR ORDER
What happens next
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GIFT CONFIRMATION PREVIEW · NO FUNDS COLLECTED
A COMMUNITY OF HOPEThank you for giving.
A family has a little less to carry.
Your generosity helps make practical grant assistance possible.
You’re in control.
This demo updates sample records only. No PayPal or Venmo agreement exists.
APPLICATION CONFIRMATION PREVIEW · NO REAL APPLICATION SENT
YOU ARE NOT ALONEThank you for applying.
Thank you for applying.
A community is beside you.
We know asking for help can be difficult. Your family’s needs matter, and we are grateful for the opportunity to listen.
We hope this is one small step toward a little more breathing room and a little less to carry.
YOUR REQUEST
What to expect
The foundation’s Board of Trustees will review applications in the order in which they are received. The typical response time is within 5–7 business days.
Please watch your email for a response or a request for additional information. A request for information is not an award decision.
This screen is a preview; no application has entered a queue and no email was sent. Submitting a live application would not guarantee a grant or the requested amount.
“Do not fear, for I am with you.”Isaiah 41:10
DONOR CAREYour generosity.
Your generosity.
Your choice.
View a monthly gift or renewing sponsorship and cancel future payments without contacting support.
SAMPLE DONOR ACCOUNT · NO LIVE ACCOUNT OR PAYMENTS CONNECTED
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Canceling a recurring gift stops its future renewals; a previous contribution is not automatically refunded. A one-time sponsorship has no renewal to cancel. For a question about a past gift, contact the foundation. At launch, a cancellation must be confirmed by the payment provider before the account displays it as canceled.
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