Meet Ryder!

Ryder, 12

Calera, AL

Ryder loves everyone he meets. He is always giving encouraging words, compliments, or high fives to others. He loves to laugh and make jokes with friends. He is pure and kind the sweetest soul.

Interests

Accomplishments

Ryder loves playing kickball on Monday nights with his friends, competing on the Miracle League competitive baseball team, swimming, rollercoasters, taking care of his dog CC, and making s’mores on the fire pit.

Challenges

Ryder’s challenges include social anxiety in new environments, slowing himself with his class work, and overstimulation in large crowds.

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