AMCHP mourns the passing of member Susan Colburn's son Ryan Colburn. Ryan had a love for sports and was an avid Auburn fan. Ryan believed in Auburn and loved it. Ryan was also a huge fan of the Atlanta Braves, and he played the outfield in Miracle League Baseball. In recent years, Ryan spoke at several conferences about growing up with a disability and living life to the fullest. Ryan was a lifelong member of Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, and an active participant in the Children's Ministry and Student Ministry. He loved music and singing and was a member of Frazer Youth Worship Arts Choir. He especially enjoyed choir tour each summer. Ryan was employed by the Southeast YMCA after graduation from Jefferson Davis High School in 2005 where he was a member of the Key Club and yearbook staff. Ryan was the 1989 Montgomery United Way Ambassador.
- The family has an online guest book for those that would like to express their condolences.
To honor Ryan, AMCHP will be offering a scholarship to one youth leader to attend the AMCHP Annual Conference 2011, as part of the AMCHP Family Scholars Program. The Family Scholars Program represents an opportunity to identify, encourage and train family leaders. The program strives to provide Family Scholars with the knowledge, tools and resources to enhance their development as family leaders to promote policies, programs, and systems at the national, state and or local-level that address important issues impacting the health and well-being of women, children, and families, including children and youth with special health care needs. Application details will be coming soon.
- If you would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, please contact AMCHP at info@amchp.org.