Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

We would like to help Ryan fulfill his dream that one day Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome would be consigned to the history books! 

For this to become a reality things must change!

Your donations will:  Help to raise the profile of EDS.  Help to increase the level of funding for research.  Help those living with EDS to look forward with HOPE. 

Why?

Ryan Luke Eaton  (Facebook: R.I.P Ryan Eaton. 27/02/92-23/10/09)

 27/02/92 - 23/10/09

Ryan suffered from a very rare condition called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type IV Vascular and he only disclosed the full implications to very few people. He didn't want to frighten anyone!

On Friday 23 October 2009, without warning Ryan collapsed from an aortic dissection (a complication of EDS Type IV) and despite the very best efforts of the medical staff at Poole General Hospital Ryan could not be saved.

Our hearts are filled with pride for our son who lived his life to the full with such courage and determination. Ryan carried an awesome burden with dignity yet still managed to always put others first. 

We are truly honoured to have been his Mum and Dad, night mate love you lots. xx

On 12 November 2011 I (Debbie, Ryan's mum & also a Vascular EDS sufferer) had a spontaneous rupture of my splenic aneurysm and amazingly, against all the odds, I survived. As our way of trying to say 'Thank you' to the surgeon, Mr Qureshi, Rob (Debbie's husband/Ryan's dad) is fundraising for Poole Hospital Charity in order to get some essential equipment for Mr Qureshi. Rob's fundraising page can be found by clicking on the following link. www.justgiving.com/Robert-Eaton

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