Roll With Ryder
Bringing Hope and Love to children and their families when they need it most.
Who and What is Roll With Ryder?
Hope & Love.
In 2019, during a routine 36 week ultrasound, we received news that no parent wants to hear. Our sweet Ryder’s health was in jeopardy. Panic and fear hit like a tidal wave. We threw what felt like our whole lives into our van and headed for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
During that dark, rainy, and tearful journey, a Ryder Truck pulled directly in front of us as we entered onto the highway. Our headlights hit the back of the truck and there we saw it, in big bold letters:
“Ryder, Ever Better.”
To most people, it was simply a truck. To us, it became a beacon of Hope. That truck led us all the way into Baltimore, strengthening our hearts and calming our fears.
On April 12th, 2019, our beautiful son was born. Love. A team of 55+ doctors and specialists performed a 2 ½ hour surgery saving both Ryder's and his mother ’s lives.
On just his 4th day of life, Ryder began chemotherapy for a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. He fought with incredible courage and overcame hurdle after hurdle during what felt like an eternity. Tragically, one month later, our sweet, brave boy made his way to Heaven.
April 12, 2019 - May 11, 2019.
Ryder’s legacy is of Hope & Love.
Today, we honor and remember him not only through the way we live each day, but also through Roll with Ryder. Every donation event, every soda tab collected, and every act of kindness helps carry forward the Hope that carried us and the Love that continues to inspire us.
Through Roll with Ryder, we hope to bring comfort, support, and encouragement to families walking a journey much like our own - because even the smallest act of kindness can make an immeasurable difference.
With Hope and Love,
Devi, Matt, Avery, Nash, And Sweet Angel Ryder
Current Project
Fly With Ryder Soda Tab Collection
September 2026
During the month of September, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Roll With Ryder is proud to announce our latest charitable initiative, Fly With Ryder, that supports the families staying at Ronald McDonald House Maryland!
Participating is simple! United Flight Attendants in the Washington/Baltimore service area can collect soda tabs during their flights throughout the month of September. After one flight—or several—they can drop off their collected tabs in the Fly With Ryder donation box conveniently located in the Flight Attendant domicile at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
To recognize and thank every flight attendant who participates, a clipboard will be attached to the donation box where participants can print their first and last name and mark how many flights they collected tabs on.
Through the United Airlines Volunteer Deed Program, Flight Attendants can make an even greater impact! By collecting soda tabs on 20 flights during the month of September, you'll be eligible to receive a grant to donate to a nonprofit of your choice on Deed.
At the conclusion of September, all donated soda tabs will be tallied and transported to Ronald McDonald House Maryland by our partners at Ryder System, Inc.! The Ronald McDonald House will then recycle the collected tabs to help purchase fuel for their shuttle that safely drives children and their families to and from local hospitals for lifesaving medical care.
Although this initiative is centered around flight attendants, everyone is welcome to participate! If you would like to support Fly With Ryder, we gratefully accept soda tabs from anyone who wants to help make a difference.
So, the next time you collect recyclables or crack open a crisp, cold beverage, please don’t throw away the tab— That tiny piece of aluminum may seem insignificant, but together, thousands of small tabs can provide support, Hope, and Love to families when they need it most.
Why Soda Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House
Ronald McDonald House Maryland provides a safe "home away from home" for children receiving medical care at the local hospitals. There are 55 rooms and they are full year-round with children from around the world fighting for their lives.
The house recycles the donated soda tabs and uses the proceeds to help purchase fuel for their shuttle, which safely drives the children and their families to and from the hospital.
This is much more than just a ride. When every ounce of your energy is focused on your child's health, this ride becomes a lifeline. It provides access to lifesaving treatments and surgeries, relieves the financial burden of parking and transportation, eliminates the stress of navigating an unfamiliar city, and -most importantly- reminds families that they are loved and supported during some of the most difficult days of their lives.
We all understand the importance of providing safe reliable transportation. Together, through something as simple as collecting soda tabs, we can help make that journey just a little easier for families who need it most.
