Remember Ryan
In memory of: Ryan Sweatman
£12,275.73 raised
515 donations
My Target:
£12,275.73 raised so far
How to make a donation
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By text message to donate £10 Text RYAN92 £10
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My story
Ryan Joe Sweatman was born on October 8th 1992 to Gina and Paul, Danny, Carly and Holly. We now believe he was sent to us to ease the pain of losing his brother Joe, to meningitis. Unfortunately, we now know he was only lent to us as we sadly lost him, also cruelly to meningitis, on January 6th 2012.
There is so much we could say about Ryan, but the one outstanding thing about him was his love for his friends and family. He always thought of others before himself and when you needed a hug he was always there to give it to you before you could ask for one. His maturity in dealing with the loss of his stepdad last year whilst studying at Paston was amazing.
Ryan attended Sprowston First School followed by Tunstead Primary School and then went onto Broadland High School where he met so many of his friends who remained to stay close to him. He then went to Paston College to take his A levels which took him to Sheffield Hallam University to study Sports Development and Coaching which would possibly lead him into High School Teaching. Although we were going to miss him, we couldn’t have been more proud of him.
Ryan was such a fantastic baby, very quiet and always sleeping – much like his teenage years. He would put up with being pulled around in a cardboard box by his sister Holly and loved to dance to Top of the Pops when it came on the TV. He has always loved football – playing it, watching it and analysing it with his friends and family. As you all know – his biggest passion was Norwich City Football Club and all that went with it, especially going to the matches with his Dad, Danny, Tom and Luke. Music and films were also a great passion of Ryan’s, along with the odd game of golf and of course FIFA!
We have been hearing so many good things about Ryan, through his friends and of course on his Facebook page about his kindness, his sense of humour, his consideration for others, his love for his friends, his love for music, clubs and of course Subways and Jager Bombs. We are not sure how he managed to find time to attend College and University with all the socialising that went on – if indeed he did!
We don’t how to thank all his friends in Norwich and Sheffield, they have played such a massive part in Ryan’s life and without you all he wouldn’t have had all the good times and amount of fun in the last couple of years.
We cannot end this tribute without talking about the bond Ryan had with his brother Danny, sisters Carly and Holly, together with their other halves – Suse, Tom and Joe and also Hayley, stepbrother Luke and stepsister Laura and their partners Laura and Darryl. They all loved each other so much and they will never get over the loss of Ryan, but they will have such precious memories of the most lovable, caring person you could ever wish for in your family.
As for us, Mum and Dad, our hearts are broken and we question – why Ryan, but we gain our strength to get through this terrible sadness with the help of our friends and family – just as Ryan would have wanted. We love you so much Ryan and are so proud, honoured and blessed to have been chosen to be your Mum and Dad and we will miss you forever.
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My charity
Meningitis Research Foundation
Charity Registration No. England 1091105,SC037586, Ireland CHY 12030
Meningitis Research Foundation funds research to prevent meningitis and septicaemia, and to improve survival rates and outcomes. The Foundation promotes education and awareness to reduce death and disability, and gives support to people affected.
Donations 515
A donation into Ryan's Remembrance Fund for Laura & Daryl's Wedding today...congrats to you both xxx
Donation by Danny, Suse, Carly, Tom, Holly & Joe on 26/05/12
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid
Couldn't make the match unfortunately but so glad to hear that it was a huge success! RIP Ryan!
Donation by Daniel McMullan on 25/05/12
£5.00
Donation by karen warminger-bassingthwaighte on 24/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Was unable to come to match but hope you make lots of money for such a good cause x
Donation by Maureen Sturman on 24/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Sorry we couldn't come to the match due to work. So glad it was such a success. Lots of love to u all. Xx
Donation by Jenny and ed reed on 24/05/12
£40.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Tom Bates on 24/05/12
£10.00
I am so sorry for your loss, a truly inspirational family! My thoughts are with you all lots of love xxx
Donation by Natalie Slate on 24/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 23/05/12
£5.00
My girlfriend Amber was a good friend of yours and I'm sorry we could not make it to the match. Thoughts are with your friends and family.
Donation by Sam Barber on 23/05/12
£5.00
Donation by Sarah Oliver on 23/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Donation by PAUL MCVEIGH on 23/05/12
£60.00
+ £15.00 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 23/05/12
£3.00
#RememberRyan
Donation by Luke Bunn on 23/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Ticket money for the match today, absolutely gutted I can't be there,I know you will be so proud! Sleep tight little angel, missed & loved so much <3
Donation by Jayne Glover on 23/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Couldn't make it to your memorial match because I've got an exam today :( but here's the £5 entry fee I would've paid if I could've been there! x x
Donation by Amy McLaughlin on 23/05/12
£5.00
Have a wonderful afternoon, a perfect tribute to Ryan.
Donation by Mark Pointer on 23/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Coffe morning & Cake sale held 12/5/12 @ Old Catton Village Hall
Donation by Liz Rogers on 22/05/12
£315.00
+ £78.75 Gift Aid
Thank you to Landamores Fish & Chip Shop, Coltishall for this amount from a collection tin. Very much appreciated x
Donation by GINA WESTON on 21/05/12
£62.53
From the Staff at Redmayne View who donated £15 from book sales. Thank you!
Donation by GINA WESTON on 21/05/12
£15.00
Donations from Bernie Bean - £5.00 & Bob Webb - £20.00 Thank you so much!
Donation by GINA WESTON on 21/05/12
£25.00
Donation from Toni & Elijah Adeyemi. Many thanks!
Donation by GINA WESTON on 21/05/12
£50.00
Money raised from the Charity 5-a-side game involving Ryan's Uni friends
Donation by Laurence Wright on 21/05/12
£177.30
unfortunately i cannot make the memorial match, but best of luck to everyone that is taking part. always thinking about you #rememberryan
Donation by Georgie Haynes on 16/05/12
£10.00
As a survivor of Meningitis & a Sunderland Fan, what a good way to remember Ryan by!
Donation by Peter Woodhill on 16/05/12
£20.00
Was sponsored 4lent 2give up chocolate.Im friends with Charlotte Broom,Ryans cousin,so I opted2donate all proceeds 2his cause x
Donation by Amy Harrison on 14/05/12
£105.00
+ £26.25 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£11,927.73
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£348.00
- Total raised£12,275.73
- Gift Aid£1,832.30
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