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Ryan's Case for Smiles is devoted to helping sick children with life changing illnesses feel better to heal better. That’s a similar rate of PTSD to all U.S.
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Ryan’s Case for Smiles is dedicated to helping sick children cope with the stress of life changing illnesses and injuries. We provide children with whimsical pillowcases throughout North America to give them an emotional boost and hope that enhances their emotional well-being. A hospital stay can be a terrifying experience for a child. So terrifying that 20% of children who survive cancer meet the

full clinical diagnosis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Military Veterans since the Vietnam war. The good news is our whimsical pillowcases actually provide children with seven proven stress relievers during their hospital stays. These stress relievers include: 1. Comfort 2. Distraction / Play 3. Choice/ Control 4. Familiarity 5. Expression 6. Connection 7. Hope Our new partnerships with the nation's leading child psychologists are helping us develop and distribute coping tools for families, with a goal to help children feel better to heal better. With every stitch, every yard of fabric and every pillowcase, we get one step closer to our goal of helping kids with life changing illnesses or injuries, feel better to heal better.

06/17/2026

School's out and the pillowcases are IN! Over 500 handmade pillowcase masterpieces from the amazing students at Valley Forge Middle School (Ryan's Alma Mater) and T/E Middle School are packed up and ready to bring smiles to children in the hospital. Our hearts are full❣️

06/16/2026

"He was quickly diagnosed with Heart disease so we are in and out of the hospital quite a bit. Ryan’s cases are an absolute highlight when we stay in the PICU. Though staying is unfortunate, we are enlightened to add a unique case to our special collection and trade them in and out at home! What an amazing idea and a warm way to bring the individual love into a patients room. Thanks so much Ryan and family!" - A grateful mom

06/15/2026

Today, we remember Ryan, whose joy and courage became the heart of Ryan's Case for Smiles.

Ryan was full of energy, mischief, laughter, and a spirit that could light up even the hardest days. Though he faced countless surgeries and years of chemotherapy, he never let his illness define him. He always had a smile, a joke, or a way of helping others find joy right alongside him.

Every single day through Ryan's Case for Smiles, we see Ryan in the faces of the children we serve, strong, courageous, resilient, and still just wanting the chance to be a kid.

His legacy lives on in every pillowcase delivered, every family supported, and every smile shared during difficult moments.

Happy Heavenly Birthday, Ryan.

You continue to inspire comfort, hope, and joy far beyond what you could have ever imagined.

06/14/2026

What an incredible tradition... we couldn't be more grateful to receive these pillowcases and pass them along to support more children and families. Thank you, Tanner!

Repost: Case for Smiles - Hershey

Tanner underwent a significant surgical procedure at Hershey Children's Hospital during his infancy and on his grandma’s birthday. The first picture shows him with his family and the pillowcases he received during his hospital stay. On his grandmother Elaine's birthday, they have continued the tradition of creating pillowcases for Case For Smiles. Tanner is now a thriving 9-year-old. Thank you Tanner and Grandma Elaine🩷

06/13/2026

In honor of we're busting myths. Myth 2: "I should be able to cope with my emotions on my own." False! From time to time, everyone experiences life events, like the illness of a child, which overload the ability cope. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2LCxJMn

06/12/2026

Smiles were contagious at the Los Angeles County Fair last month, where our Ryan's Case for Smiles L.A. volunteers helped attendees sew hundreds of cheery pillowcases to brighten the day of a child. Their booth was so hot, even the fire department stopped by to lend a helping hand 🚒

06/11/2026

The World Cup begins today and we've got just the pillowcase to fit the festive occasion!

For the next few weeks, millions of people around the world will come together to celebrate the power of teamwork, perseverance, and community.

Those same values inspire us every day as we work together to bring comfort and smiles to children and families in need. Here's to the connections that unite us, on and off the field.

06/10/2026

Look closely. 👀 "The best antidepressant is a sewing machine and a room full of fabric." We are pretty sure this t-shirt was made for our volunteers. Shoutout to our incredible partner in crime, Jody, pictured, and every single person who gives their time, talent, and humor🙂, to get the job done! Grateful for every single one of you! 💙

06/09/2026

One pillowcase + one tiny, precious smile equals the sweetest bundle of joy. Seeing faces like this is what inspires us to keep stitching comfort, one pillowcase at a time.

06/08/2026

Great things are happening in our Las Vegas chapter, where volunteers in Sun City Anthem recently hosted a sewing day and completed over 150 pillowcases in one afternoon. That's a whole lot of cutting, pinning, sewing and ironing- and a whole lot of smiles. Thank you! ❤️

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295 E Swedesford Road, # 396
Wayne, PA
19087

Website

http://www.caseforsmiles.org/

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