The story of Ryan
Hi this is Ryan, he was born with a rare genetic mutation which caused a syndrome called congenital melanocytic Nevus or CMN for short, in layman’s terms his body is covered in many many moles, he also has a giant mole covering his trunk area. As the skin and brain are developed at the same time as an embryo Ryan also has melanin deposits on his brain causing moderate learning disabilities and ASD. He has a very poor working memory is at a high risk of developing melanoma. Many people don’t understand this condition and it would be great to raise awareness. Ryan swims competativley despite all the stares he gets due to his different skin. He works so hard to try and focus, he’s such an inspiration:-)