The Ryan Scott Kappes Foundation is a non-profit organization that was founded
by Karie and Scott Kappes. The Kappes’ started the foundation after the death of their
son, Ryan Scott Kappes. Ryan battled a congenital heart defect and died at the age of 10
weeks on January 30, 2006.

The mission of the Ryan Scott Kappes Foundation is to provide financial assistance
to families of critically ill children so that the family can remain together during
extended hospitalizations. In an effort to help ensure the well-being of the family and
offset the costs associated with a lengthy hospital stay, The Ryan Scott Kappes Foundation
provides grants to help with travel, lodging and living expenses for qualified participants.
In addition, The Ryan Scott Kappes Foundation seeks to promote the advancement of
pediatric cardiac research through contributions to organizations and individuals dedicated to this endeavor.

To make donations or for more information on the Ryan Scott Kappes Foundation please contact us at P.O.
BOX 30647 - Wilmington, DE, 19805 - 302.893.9522 or visit our website at www.ryanscottkappesfoundation.org