“Ry of Light” – Sunday, April 26th, 2026

Many people who knew Ryan say that he was like a ray of sunshine in their day that lifted their spirits and made them feel happy inside. On April 26th we would like to remember Ryan’s spirit in a way that generates what it means for someone to be a ray of light in someone’s day or life.

How all people, including children, have an impact on each other by what they say and do. We hope to raise awareness in our community to be someone’s “Ry of Light” by promoting kindness, selflessness, patience, tolerance, acceptance, sharing, caring, and love. So we CHALLENGE you, our community, to be someone’s “Ry of Light.”

On April 26th please post your pictures or videos of how you and or your group accepted the CHALLENGE to #Ryoflightchallenge on Facebook or Instagram. Those wishing to submit anonymously may text Theresa Lee at (860) 424-2010 and she will post some light on your behalf.

After the day is done everyone can visit those sights to see all the things our community did to help us MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

 

Ry of Light Poster Challenge

hese 4th and 5th graders accepted the Challenge of what it mean’s to them to be someone’s “Ry of Light.” To some, it meant friendship and inclusion, grace and patience, and to others, it meant light and love. Congratulations to this years Ry of Light Challenge poster contest winners.
Willard Elementary
1rst place ALESSIA CASTRO
2nd place MADELINE DOMIJAN
3rd place EMILIA CASTELHANO
Hubbard Elementary
1rst Place ANTHONY DINNIE
2nd Place JACOB PELOW
3rd Place BENTLEY GAUST
Griswold Elemenatary
1rst Place ALICE JACE
2nd Place SAGE SOLEK
3rd Place (tie) MIA PARAFATI & HAIDER ALGHARRAW