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My 90-year-old Aunt Dove just gave me a review I will hold close to my heart. 💜 My cousin purchased The Longest Elevator Ride for her, and she sat down and read it all the way to the end. She told me she couldn’t put it down—page after Love doesn’t end when someone we cherish is no longer here. It stays with us as we learn how to keep living. In The Longest Elevator Ride, I share my journey through losing my daughter, Ryan, finding strength in faith, and building a purpose r You’ve seen her face in our logo. Today, I want you to know her name. 💕 Ryan Danielle Booker. My daughter. The heart of The Ryan Danielle Foundation. Ryan lived for six months, and my love for her continues in the work I’m building in “I feel like I should already know this.” Has that thought ever kept you from asking a question? 💜 Caring for a baby comes with plenty of learning—even when you’ve done it before. Asking for guidance is something to feel go 📚✨ SAVE THE DATE! @barnesandnoble I’m excited to announce my upcoming Barnes & Noble book signing for The Longest Elevator Ride: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Legacy! 📅 Sunday, October 25, 2026 ⏰ 3:00–7:00 p.m. Grandma’s house. An afternoon with Auntie. A few hours with the babysitter. 💜 Infant safety belongs in every place a baby is cared for—and every caregiver deserves an opportunity to learn. The Ryan Danielle Foundation’s mission i
Babies have a whole village. Let’s help that village feel prepared. 💜 Parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, babysitters, and family friends—we all have a place in the conversation about infant safety. The Ryan Danielle Foundation is If you’re new here, I’m Caressa—the mother behind The Ryan Danielle Foundation. 💜 My daughter, Ryan Danielle, is the heart of this mission. In her memory, I’m building a community where parents and caregivers can learn, prep 📚✨ SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING! The Longest Elevator Ride: A Mother’s Journey Through Loss, Love, and Legacy is coming to Barnes & Noble for an upcoming book-signing event! I cannot wait to meet readers, share a piece of Ryan’s st

Educate. Prepare. Empower.

Saving little lives through education, preparedness, and love, because every parent deserves to know what to do.

Our Mission

The Ryan Danielle Foundation helps parents and caregivers learn life-saving infant CPR, choking prevention, maternal support, and emergency preparedness skills.

Ryan’s story Hospital and community partnerships

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Infant CPR Education Choking Prevention Maternity Ward Outreach Ryan Packs Get involved

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Caressa Todd
Founder & President

caressa@ryandaniellefoundation.org (219) 999-2445

PO BOX 1012
Gary, IN 46407

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