Continuing the Fight Through Supporting Families Affected by Brain Cancer
Thank you for visiting and for your support of the Sean Ryan Memorial Golf Classic. Your generosity and involvement mean the world to us and the families we aim to help. Whether you participated in the tournament this year, donated, or simply helped spread the word, your contribution makes a real difference. Together, we're not only honoring Sean's legacy but also providing hope and support to families like the Bongers, who are bravely facing the challenges of battling brain cancer. We are deeply grateful for your commitment and look forward to your continued support in the future.
Sean’s love of golf will forever be an essential memory for those close to him. His legacy will continue through the game along with a new mission focused on helping others.
Sean’s cancer battle began in March of 2023 when, at the age of 36, he was diagnosed with a rare, malicious brain tumor called a histone mutated glioma (DMG). He quickly went from his normal, active self to the tumor affecting his vision as well as his ability to walk and talk. From there, he would undergo a brain biopsy, 26 radiation treatments, countless MRIs and many follow up appointments with various specialists. When it was clear his tumor needed even further aggressive treatment, he traveled to and from San Francisco to get clinical trial medications and eventually underwent a gamma knife radiation procedure at the U of M. Through it all, Sean remained determined, positive and focused on beating this brain cancer diagnosis. He didn’t leave any stone unturned during this fight; searching out experts in the field and tirelessly researching each and every treatment option available. In order to provide for his family, he continued to work as Director of Finance until he was physically unable to do so. He truly was the best husband to Halley and father to Sloane (5) and Blake (2). He passed with family surrounding him on December 5th, 2023, less than a year after his diagnosis.
Our family has been blessed with an incredible village - surrounding us with love, prayers, meals, and financial assistance to help decrease the burden of such a devastating diagnosis and loss. We miss Sean every single day, and we know he would want us to keep moving forward and help others along the way. Please join us in continuing this fight against brain cancer and helping families affected by it. Together we can make a difference.