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St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service – 20th Anniversary
More than 4,000 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends came together for Villanova’s 20th Annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service, volunteering at over 100 sites across the greater Philadelphia Region and we were so honored to be one of them. Thank you...
Philadelphia Union – Fearless 43
A weekend filled with joy, courage, and unforgettable moments! We were so happy to take part in the Philadelphia Union's Kick Childhood Cancer celebration by providing sibling coping boxes to Fearless 43 families, a small way to support the brothers and sisters...
Devon Preparatory School – First-Time Sewers, Big-Time Impact!
We had an amazing service event with the students of Devon Preparatory School and wow, did they impress us! For most of them, it was their first time sewing, but they jumped right in, learning how to pin, iron, and stitch with such focus and enthusiasm. They embraced...
Philadelphia Insurance Companies – Culture of Community Service
We are feeling the love from our recent pillowcase sewing event with Philadelphia Insurance Companies! The PHLY team brought so much heart to the day, diving into sewing (many for the first time!) with compassion, curiosity, and a true desire to make a difference...
Boise, Idaho Chapter Celebrates 3 Million Smiles
Congratulations to our Boise, Idaho Chapter for being recognized as a Sevens Hero by KTVB News! We’re so proud of their dedication and the smiles they bring to children and families. Click the link to watch the...
Baker Tilly Stewardship Week 2025 Day 2
Looking back on Day 2 of our amazing two-day event with Baker Tilly during their Stewardship Week, we are inspired by the incredible dedication and teamwork shown by their team. Over the course of these two days, Baker Tilly’s commitment to making a difference...
Baker Tilly Stewardship Week 2025 Day 1
We are excited to share photos and a video from Day 1 of our two-day event with the amazing team at Baker Tilly as part of their annual Stewardship Week! For the past six years, Baker Tilly has brought compassion, creativity, and a true commitment to giving back...
WSFS Bank Delaware, Teamwork in Action!
We had the pleasure of working with a first time team from WSFS Bank Delaware and what a fantastic experience it was! New friends, great energy, and lots of smiles as we sewed pillowcases together to bring comfort to children. We are so grateful for WSFS Bank’s...
GBLI – Successful Together!
For the fourth year in a row, we spent the day with the amazing team from GBLI including students participating in their summer intern program. Together, we created over 100 pillowcases to bring comfort to children, a simple gesture that reminds us how compassion for...
WSFS Bank – Proud Partner!
What a wonderful day at WSFS Bank! We shared laughter, connection, and a true sense of purpose as we came together to sew pillowcases for the brave warriors we serve. Thank you for your incredible enthusiasm and support! It means the world! A huge shout out to the...
Insperity, New office!
For the past 6 years, this incredible team at Insperity has been a valued partner in our mission to support children and families at a time when they need it most. From sewing pillowcases to assembling Coping Boxes for siblings, your contributions reflect genuine...
2025 Red Shoe Gala – A Night to Remember!
What an incredible evening! The Red Shoe Gala was a night filled with energy, generosity, and, of course, red shoes. Supporters came together in celebration and solidarity, to raise critical funds and awareness for the children and families we serve. We were deeply...
Pfizer’s purpose is breakthroughs that change patients’ lives!
Teamwork filled the room as this special group from Pfizer worked side by side with over 20 of our amazing volunteers to create bright, cheerful pillowcases. It was a "heart"-driven effort that brought this new to the Ryan's Case for Smiles family Pfizer team together...
Team Building with Insperity in Florham Park, New Jersey!
We had an amazing day sewing pillowcases with the Insperity team from Florham Park, New Jersey. This eager to help crew, quickly mastered the skills required to create adorable pillowcases that are sure to brighten the hospital rooms of children! Thank you for...
Alpha Kappa Psi Famiy Sewing Day!
Sunday Funday sewing pillowcases with the brothers of Alpha Kappa Psi, for the first time with their family and friends. The event was filled with laughter, creativity, and a strong sense of community. It was a special experience for everyone involved! We couldn't...
Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Music & Dance Festival in Philadelphia
Thanks to the generosity of Maria Kalisperis, we were honored to be chosen by Father Christ of St. Luke's Greek Church to participate in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of New Jersey Music & Dance Festival in Philadelphia. It was a truly unforgettable experience,...
Alpha Kappa Psi Chi Delta Commited to Service!
Listen to Clare McDonald, Philanthropy Chair for Alpha Kappa Psi at Saint Joseph's University share her passion for working with Ryan's Case for Smiles at a recent philanthropy event. A special thank you to Dr. George Sillup, professor at SJU, for sharing his time...
BAYADA Leadership Team in Philly
We had an incredible time with Jeff Knapp's leadership team from BAYADA at our recent team-building event! Grateful for the opportunity to collaborate and strengthen our partnership in such a meaningful way. Check out the video to see Gavin Kerr and this amazing team...
WSFS Bank – Stands for Service!
It’s always a pleasure working with the amazing team at WSFS Bank! Your enthusiasm and dedication to our mission are inspiring. Thank you for your unwavering support over the past 16 years and beyond! #gratefulforyou
2024 St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service!
Ryan's Case for Smiles was honored to be included in Villanova University's annual St. Thomas of Villanova Day of Service. Nearly 5,000 students, faculty, and alumni gathered at over 100 sites in service. A crew of 20 RCFS volunteers spent the day teaching students...
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- 6ABC – Hometown Hero Segment – Founder, Cindy Kerr (September 2024)
- MLTV – Mainline Network: Executive Director Missy Lusk Featured on 30 Minutes With Mark Anthony? (May 2020)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: Is this my last Christmas? (December 2017)
- Today Show: A mom helps sick kids, one pillowcase at a time (November 2015)
- PR Newswire: Ryan’s Case for Smiles Named a Mutual of America 2015 Community Partnership Award Winner (November 2015)
- The Philadelphia Inquirer: On Coping with Pediatric Illness (October 2015)
- PhillyVoice: Power of the pillowcase: How one local org is sewing for smiles and PTSD awareness (September 2015)
- One Millionth Pillowcase Celebration (September 2015)
- Sew News: Operation ConKerr Cancer (August 2014)
- CHOP Annual Report: A Case for Comfort (2012)
- Family Circle: Comfort & Joy (June 2011)