Generosity

I want to take a moment to share the extraordinary generosity of this community. Today marks one year since Ryan left us, and in that time, the outpouring of love and support has been nothing short of remarkable. Through your kindness, you have helped support both Forever Home Rescue, where Ryan adopted his beloved Pancho, and the Ryan J. Caulfield Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

I recently received a note from the director of Forever Home Rescue New England, who shared this incredibly touching update:

We have decided to use these donations to save the life of a two-year-old dog in need of cardiac surgery. I am thinking Ryan would approve. Without this support, the dog would have had to be put down. With surgery, they are expected to live a normal lifespan.

I can almost hear Ryan’s joy knowing that someone’s beloved fur baby gets to stay with their family for good.

In the coming months, the Foundation’s Scholarship Selection Committee will review applications and award the first Ryan J. Caulfield Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship will support students pursuing education in animal sciences, including those seeking to become veterinary technicians, a profession Ryan loved and where he found his true passion.

While this week has brought many emotions, the love and generosity shown by this community is a powerful reminder that Ryan’s legacy is very much alive. It continues through compassion, kindness, and the meaningful impact being made in his name. I imagine he is beaming, knowing that the love that surrounded him is still doing so much good.

Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. I know I speak on behalf of the entire Board of Trustees in expressing our deepest gratitude.

Tim