CMN Ambassador - Ryan

Nevus Outreach / 2026 A-Team

Be the reason someone feels seen, supported, and never alone. Consider donating to Nevus Outreach to support individuals around the world living with CMN, NCM, and related conditions. Together, we can make a difference.

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  • Anonymous

    $104.00 / 18 days ago

  • Donna Hughes

    $52.00 / 27 days ago

    The greatest group of men and women of all ages. Keep up the good work!! God Bless.

  • Jennifer Arbuckle

    $50.00 / 38 days ago

    Jen Arbuckle

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    $78.00 / 38 days ago

  • Delene McNeal

    $52.00 / 40 days ago

  • Donna Yencer

    $78.00 / 41 days ago

  • Candace Hobbs

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  • Andrew Hunt

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  • Hayden Payne

    $100.00 / 41 days ago

  • Luke Skinner

    $46.80 / 41 days ago

    We Love You! Pax, Luke, & Maisy Lou

  • Randy Lawrence

    $31.20 / 41 days ago

    In the summer he worked for me, I am sure I learned more from getting to know him than I can say. The whole summer, he was on time, on task, and a pleasure to have on our farm. He will do much good in this world, as evidenced by his involvement with this important initiative. As if you could not tell, I am a huge believer in Ryan Payne.

  • Anonymous

    $15.60 / 44 days ago

  • Thi Minh Chau Tran

    $15.60 / 44 days ago

  • Anonymous

    $52.00 / 44 days ago

    I’m happy to be a small part of giving to this cause, supporting my son, and contributing to an amazing community that’s working toward better understanding and research.

  • Camryn Payne

    $10.00 / 45 days ago

  • Anonymous

    $104.00 / 45 days ago

About CMN Ambassador - Ryan

My name is Ryan. I was born in China and spent the first three years of my life in an orphanage. After being adopted, that adoption was later disrupted, and when I was five, I was adopted by the family I have today. They have provided endless support throughout my life. 

Growing up with a nevus was not always easy. I regularly saw doctors, including a neurologist, ophthalmologist, and dermatologist, and I often experienced staring and rude comments from people who did not understand my condition. At school, kids and coaches gave me the nickname Cookie because of my nevus. I felt it was easier to accept the nickname and be included than to draw more attention to my skin condition. 

As I have gotten older, I have continued to experience unwanted comments from strangers. Despite these challenges, I have learned to navigate them with resilience and confidence. Today, at 22, I am in college, work, travel, and live my life without boundaries. I have learned that my nevus is part of who I am and part of what makes me unique. 

Attending a Nevus Outreach conference was truly eye-opening. For the first time, I was surrounded by people who shared similar experiences and understood what I was going through without needing an explanation. I finally felt like I truly belonged and formed friendships that will last a lifetime. 

Raising awareness is important to me because no one should ever feel ashamed, embarrassed, or alone because of something that makes them different. I want to help others understand nevus, promote acceptance, and show that our differences can be a source of strength rather than something we need to hide. 

Awareness begins with understanding, support, and acceptance. Those living with nevus are not alone.

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