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The Remember Ryan Foundation Inc.

ADVOCACY FOR THE ARTS

In loving memory of Ryan A. Bertini April 7, 1997-November 2, 2005

Ryan Avery Bertini died unexpectedly on the morning of November 2, 2005. He was eight years old.

The Remember Ryan Foundation Inc. was established to help assure a legacy for this little boy who, despite being burdened with numerous medical conditions from birth and enduring physical pain most days of his short life, always seemed to manage a laugh or a smile for those around him.

The primary purpose of The Remember Ryan Foundation Inc. is to support and promote the visual and performing arts, particularly for young children.

The Foundation awards mini-grants of up to $1000 each to teachers through the Remember Ryan Grants Fund. Grants must be used to develop and implement visual or performing arts-related activities and programs.

A "Direct Gifts" program to school library-media centers is also available to provide visual and performing arts reference materials for teacher and student use.

In addition, the Foundation sponsors recognition programs for artists, performers, teachers and other individuals who have made lasting contributions to the visual and performing arts or arts education.

The Remember Ryan Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) New York State Not-for-Profit Corporation and registered public charity.

To make a tax-deductible donation,
make checks payable to:
THE REMEMBER RYAN FOUNDATION INC.
P.O. Box 459
North Tonawanda, NY 14120

100% of all donations is placed in

the Remember Ryan Grants Fund unless otherwise specified by the donor. No amount of any donation is ever used for administrative or operating expenses. Those costs and all costs associated with sponsorships, awards, and direct gifts are covered entirely through personal contributions from members of the Foundation's Board of Directors.