Ryan's Toy Drive
When our son Ryan was diagnosed with Stage 4 Brain Cancer at 17 in 2018, we wanted to throw him a big 18th Birthday party on December 8th to celebrate him. He didn't want any gifts and decided he wanted to start a toy drive to collect for Johns Hopkins Children's Center Snowflake Station.
With the help of Family, Friends, and the Community, it was a great success. Unfortunately, Ryan passed on January 1st, just a little over 3 weeks after his birthday. Mike & I have continued his wish every year since then, and it has become one of our greatest joys to see the community come together to help continue a little part of his legacy.
Sincerely,
Stacey & Mike Howey
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Ryan's Toy Drive Participants 2026
| Participant / Business | Address | Suite / Unit | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATED GUN CLUBS OF BALTIMORE | 11518 MARRIOTSVILLE RD | MARRIOTSVILLE | |
| AUTUMN LAKE HEALTHCARE AT BIRCH MANOR | 7309 2ND AVE | SYKESVILLE | |
| BALDWIN'S DREAM | 7550 W MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| BARRIER-FREE | 7520 MAIN STREET | #103 | SYKESVILLE |
| BELTWAY COMPANIES | 1800 SULPHUR SPRING ROAD | BALTIMORE | |
| BIG DIPPER GRAPHICS | 1393 PROGRESS WAY | SUITE 912 | ELDERSBURG |
| BISTRO 91 | 3000 GAMBER ROAD | FINKSBURG | |
| BLACK BARN ALPACA FARM | 2401 BOLLINGER MILL ROAD | FINKSBURG | |
| BLACK BARN ALPACA STORE | MAIN STREET & FARM | SYKESVILLE | |
| BOTAGAIL | 7568 W MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| CORDIAL MUSIC | 7557 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| DATA NET | 11416 REISTERSTOWN ROAD | OWINGS MILLS | |
| DYNAMIC AUTOMOTIVE | 881 SANDOSKY ROAD | SYKESVILLE | |
| E.W. BECK'S | 7565 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| ELDERSBURG RENOVATIONS | 2030 LIBERTY ROAD | #5 | SYKESVILLE |
| FARM & HOME | 7625 W MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| FIREHOUSE CREAMERY | 7610 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| GYPSY SISTERS | 7604 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| HOME GUARD | 6321 OKLAHOMA ROAD | SYKESVILLE | |
| J. MARIES SALON | 1912 LIBERTY ROAD | ELDERSBURG | |
| MARYLAND CHEER & DANCE ENERGY | 5941 BARTHOLOW ROAD | SYKESVILLE | |
| MARYLAND FOOT & ANKLE SPECIALIST | 1010 LIBERTY ROAD | UNIT 100 | ELDERSBURG |
| NATURAL AESTHETIC MEDSPA | 7528 MAIN STREET | STE 102 | SYKESVILLE |
| NICK OF TIME AUTO CARE | 11302 REISTERSTOWN ROAD | OWINGS MILLS | |
| PARK BOOKS ON MAIN | 7566 MAIN STREET | #113 | SYKESVILLE |
| PATAPSCO DISTILLING | 7609 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| PLAY TIME CHILD CARE | 1550 OLD WESTMINSTER PIKE | WESTMINSTER | |
| REVIVE & COMPANY | 7567 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| RIVER & RAIL | 7568 MAIN STREET | B | SYKESVILLE |
| SAMSARA | 7606 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| SORELLA ON MAIN | 7546 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| TAMI GEES | 3000 GAMBER ROAD | FINKSBURG | |
| TAVERN 26 (G.L. SHACKS GRILL) | 1207 LIBERTY ROAD | #H108 | SYKESVILLE |
| THE DOG WASH | 10132 BALTIMORE NATIONAL PIKE | SUITE J | ELLICOTT CITY |
| TROOP 8634 | TRINITY LUTHERN | REISTERSTOWN | |
| UNITED HAPKIDO OF ELDERSBURG | 2030 LIBERTY ROAD | #6 | ELDERSBURG |
| UNWINED CANDLES | 7548 MAIN STREET | SYKESVILLE | |
| WHEATON HIGH SCHOOL | NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY |
