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BERKELEY, NJ — A local family is in need after the loss of their son’s medical support dog. And their family friend has launched a fundraiser to help them out.
Many in Bayville know the Lawrence family and their son, Ryan – better known as “Ry Guy,” family friend Kristy Mackown said. Jenn and Glenn Lawrence have six children, including Ryan. He is non-verbal autistic and epileptic, with Lennox Gastaut Syndrome and Dravat Syndrome, both of which are severe epilepsy disorders.
Ryan’s support dog, Ian, helped him by detecting seizures, helping with anxiety and more, Mackown told Patch. Sadly, the dog passed away unexpectedly, leaving Ryan without his support.
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“Ian was Ryan’s lifeline,” Mackown wrote in a GoFundMe she created to help the Lawrence family with the unexpected cost of finding a new service dog. It costs nearly $20,000 for the dog and specialized training, she said.
Ryan has already found his new angel – a dog named Boo – but “time is of the essence” to help bring him home, Mackown said. With the GoFundMe and a recent in-person fundraiser at Tony’s Pizza in Bayville, they still need about $5,000 to cover all the costs, she said.
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“Every little bit helps!” Mackown said.
If you want to support the Lawrence family, the GoFundMe can be found here.
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