Ryan's mother had almost given up hope after getting refusals from 4 different organizations to help her son who suffered from a very serious congenital heart defect. His lips and fingertips were blue because of the lack of oxygen flowing through his heart and body. He was too weak to play and spent most of his days in her arms or lying in bed. Doctors said his condition was life-threatening if he did not receive help soon. We thought it might be too late when HTC secured care for Ryan; however, the phenomenal doctors and medical staff at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center worked their miracles and saved Ryan's life. He's now attending school and finally able to join his sister and friends on the playground.