Ryan's Case for Smiles L.A.

03/27/2026

After losing their daughter Lily, the Johnson family held on to her Ryan’s Case for Smiles pillowcases.

Sometimes they sleep on them, a quiet way for the family to feel close to her. Families tell us these small comforts become lasting reminders of the child they love and will never forget.

In moments like these, families need support that continues long after they leave the hospital.

Ryan’s Case for Smiles provides resources that help parents and siblings navigate grief, honor their child’s memory, and begin the long journey toward healing.

The Red Shoe Gala helps ensure families receive the support they need to heal.

Stand with families like Lily’s. Become a sponsor or make a gift today.

https://caseforsmiles.org/red-shoe-gala-2026/

03/26/2026

Awesome pillowcase sighting!

Pillowcase Sighting!

We spotted one of our bright pillowcases at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and this one came with the sweetest scene.

This adorable patient was all smiles while playing with a Child Life Specialist, proving once again that comfort and joy can live side by side, even on hospital days. Seeing our pillowcase in the middle of such a happy moment reminds us why we do what we do.

Keep the sightings coming!

03/19/2026

At 2:17 a.m., the hospital room is finally quiet.

Mateo is asleep after another round of treatments. His mother, Maria, sits beside the bed listening to the steady rhythm of the monitors.

At home his sister Sofia is wondering when life will be normal again.

When a child is seriously ill, the entire family’s world changes.

Ryan’s Case for Smiles supports families like Mateo’s, bringing comforting pillowcases to children in the hospital and providing resources that help parents and siblings cope with fear, uncertainty, and the stress of a child’s illness.

The 2026 Red Shoe Gala helps make this support possible.

Become a sponsor or make a gift today.

https://caseforsmiles.org/red-shoe-gala-2026/

09/02/2025

“Your Child Has Cancer.” Words Every Parent Fears… And the origin story of Ryan’s Case for Smiles. We’ve been making a difference for the last 18 years, and YOU can help us continue to do so for another 18 years. Our mission is simple yet – together – our impact is monumental.”→ https://bit.ly/4mXDfv7

08/14/2025

We save our soda can tabs to give to a local Ronald McDonald House. They use these tabs to create support for fam ill lies that cannot pay for it otherwise. Join us in helping to support the Ronald McDonald Houses!

Our little soda pops🫰🏻

Pop tab collection is back in full swing! Saving your pop tabs to recycle is a quick and easy way to support families - all the collections add up to make a heartfelt impact💙

1. Simply store your aluminum pop tabs in a small container OR stop by to pick up your very own pop tab collection house
2. Place your pop tab house in your classroom, office, break room, and other community locations
3. Once it’s full, bring it back to the House or recycle them yourself and mail us a check at 383 S Batavia St, Orange CA to make your impact POP!

Thank you to our partners and sponsors, Tustin Host Lions Club and District 4-L4 Lions

07/22/2025

This is so cool! Thank you for your help!