06/15/2026
We have been following Sophie for some time, and we would like to share her story with you. First, we would encourage you to visit Prayers for Sophie and send her your prayers and love. Sophie's GoFundMe page is in the comments to learn more.
Sophie Ryan was diagnosed with an Optic Pathway Glioma brain tumor at the age of 8 1/2 months old.
She is going in for her 7th surgery in 15 days, followed by a second surgery just days later to revise her shunt.
Here is a message from Sophie's mom:
"13 years of pediatric cancer. Long-term side effects. The constant fear of what might be happening inside her body. And now, watching this horrific disease spread to her spine. We’re acting like everything is normal around her, while we are absolutely dying inside.
We have fought so hard. We built two companies trying to save her — and neither panned out the way we needed. Now we’re unemployed, trying to figure out what to build next… for Sophie, and for other kids like her.
We’re going to make the most of these next two weeks. We’re going to make Soph smile and laugh as much as humanly possible, so she’s mentally prepared when we have to break the news."