'Ryan's Hope' Raised $11,500!

On Sunday, July 26th, The Candyman hosted 'Ryan's Hope Benefit" to help the Pierce family raise funds toward a $20,000 treatment desperately needed for 16-year old, Ryan. We called on the community for help.

The Pierce family had previously raised $4,000 from their GoFundMe page along with contributions from family and friends. Combined with the contributions made prior to the event, the total amount raised 'post event' was $11,500. "We were shocked! We thought we would be doing good to raise 4 or 5 thousand," stated Rand Cook, The Candyman Co-owner.

"We're still in fundraising mode," says Cindy Cook, Rand's wife and The Candyman partner. "We have some tricks up our sleeve to fully fund treatment for Ryan." Read more...

Watch as Rand Cook honors Ryan Pierce with the Ambassador of Music Makes a Difference award and Ryan's heartfelt message to attendees of the Ryan's Hope Benefit.

Watch as Rand and Cindy Cook of The Candyman accept the National Music Makes a Difference Award on Ryan's behalf.

Click to donate to
Ryan's Treatment Fund!

Read Ryan's Story Here!

How You Can Help

Contribute directly to Ryan's Treatment Fund by clicking the link above to go to his GoFundMe page.

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Donate your used instruments and other musical gear to consign at The Candyman. 100% of the sale will go to Ryan's Treatment Fund!

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Look for an announcement for the Ryan's Hope Parking Lot Sale at The Candyman. Donate your used items and also shop for treasures. 100% of all proceeds will go to the Ryan's Hope Benefit.

We are looking for musical acts to perform during this event.

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Seryn generously left a huge box of their posters, available for sale at The Candyman. 100% of the proceeds will go toward Ryan's Treatment Fund.

So many people came together to make the 'Ryan's Hope Benefit' such a huge success. The love, encouragement and generosity from all those who helped, spoke, and attended, were nothing short of awe-inspiring.

Click here to see a list of those who helped and our notes of thanks.

I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver.

-Maya Angelou

Watch a recent and touching interview as Avril Lavigne tearfully shares her nightmarish experience battling Lyme Disease that has put her life, and world tour, on hold. It's a very similar experience to Ryan's. For Ms. Lavigne, she was able to be diagnosed and treated within months. Ryan has been waiting 9 years to be helped.

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