If you are interested in hearing Ryan's story, the effects of addiction on the family and how I continue to cope with the loss of our son from overdose, please use the contact us link at the bottom of the page. Please include location, dates and contact information. I want to tell Ryan's story and I hope to help those suffering from substance abuse disorder, the families who are supporting them and the families who have lost a loved one to drugs.
Speaking Engagements
Rosholt Public School
Rosholt, SD
November 22, 2021
Retired Teachers Assocation
Milbank, SD
October 22, 2021
Christian Women's Connection
Big Stone City, SD
October 19, 2021
Changing the World By Changing Lives Workshop
Hankinson School, Hankinson, ND
July 13, 2021
Changing the World By Changing Lives Workshop
Centerville School, Centerville, SD.
June 8, 2021
News Story on KMSD Radio - 2/18/20
Previous Engagements
April 14, 2020 at 12 Noon
Watertown Human Service Agency
via ZOOM
February 2020
We are official. It is time to promote and advertise! Here is an interview on our hometown radio station KMSD.
December 2019
My inaugural speech went better than expected. Telling Ryan's story is very healing for me and I have a message that needs to be shared with everyone!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Mitch Reed, Superintendant and Motivational Speaker
Our staff was moved by her story, her passion, and her strength to endure the pain.
Joe, Recovering Addict
Ryan played a huge role in me beating a heroin and opioid addiction that lasted over 10 years! That day at the benefit for Ryan . you really got to me. I hope you know you played a big part as well!