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A Legacy of Kindness
Taylor Swift once said, “No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy behind.” And this wonderful legacy was left by Riley Hannah Sandler, a girl who lived by kind and empathetic values. Her empowering legacy of...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
Becoming a Kinder Leader
he Riley’s Way Retreat this past weekend exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. From the moment I stepped off the bus into the crisp mountain air, I was amazed. The weather and location were perfect, a refreshing break from the...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
An Empowering Weekend in the Catskills
The Riley’s Way Youth Leadership Retreat was incredibly inspiring. The ability to learn from and converse with young girls from across the nation who all share a dedication to bettering their communities was enlightening. Not only did we discuss important skills...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
I’m a Changemaker
y weekend at Riley’s Way Youth Leadership retreat was truly life-changing. Going into it, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but it was greater than I could have imagined. I learned so much about my self and the world through my peers in such a short...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
My Unforgettable Weekend in the Catskills
his weekend I had the pleasure of attending a retreat organized by Riley’s Way, a foundation dedicated to empowering young leaders to use kindness to create meaningful connections and positive change in the world. Located in beautiful Catskills,...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
Riley’s Way Is My Way
his weekend, the Ryan Nece girls and myself were given the life-changing opportunity to attend the first-ever Riley’s Way Leadership Retreat. I can’t exactly say what I expected from this experience, but I do know that my expectations were more...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
Our Future is Bright
his weekend I had the honor to fly from Tampa to New York for the first-ever Riley’s way girls retreat. Young women from all over the country flocked to Timber Lake Camp to participate in a jam-packed 36 hours of leadership workshops, bonding...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
No Cheesy Ice Breakers Allowed
n the flight to Newark, I was thinking about past retreats I have attended. I couldn’t help but cringe at the thought of the cheesy ice breakers I had done and the sort of generic speeches I had heard. I was unconsciously preparing myself for...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Sep 30, 2019
From the Windows to the Wall
n the way to the worksite, I began to understand the devastation that Panama City had dealt with. The fallen trees and damaged houses motivated the rest of the group to work harder and make a big leap in rebuilding the destruction Hurricane...
Ryan Nece Foundation | Jun 7, 2019
