Our fourth tribute Ryan Kish a man of few words but boundless determination.
Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day
February 6, 2026
Show Your Support for Chondrosarcoma Research and Clinical Trials
https://csfshayna.org/support-cs-research/
Wear something yellow (Ribbon, Wrist Band) on Friday, February 6
Every February 6, the Chondrosarcoma Foundation initiates Chondrosarcoma Awareness Day to bring awareness to Chondrosarcoma and honor the legacy of Shayna Elise Kramer who passed away from this rare cancer in November 2019. This February 6, 2026, will be her 35th heavenly birthday. It was Shayna’s wish to educate the public about Chondrosarcoma and support patients and their families suffering from this rare disease.
Every year we pay tribute to CS Survivors and those who lost their battle with Chondrosarcoma. For the weeks leading up to February 6 we will share the life story and journey of a fellow Chondrosarcoma Warrior.
Our fourth tribute is Ryan Kish. He was a man of few words but boundless determination. He passed away almost two years ago, after a courageous three-year battle with chondrosarcoma. Through it all, Ryan faced every challenge with grace, humor, and the same steady resolve that defined the way he lived his life. Ryan was diagnosed in late 2020 with chondrosarcoma affecting his left femur, hip joint, and pelvis, and underwent a complex surgery at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, where custom 3D titanium implants were designed and created to reconstruct his hip and pelvis. After surgery, Ryan chose to chart his own course. As with everything in life, he trusted his instincts and followed his own path, including doing his own research, seeking second opinions, and advocating for what felt right for him.
Ryan was determined to keep living fully. Ryan was relentless in physical therapy, and his perseverance paid off. He got back on his bike, first on short road rides and eventually riding at the front of the most competitive cycling group at Cyclologic, a well-known Scottsdale cycling club. In May 2023, he climbed nearly 7,000 feet during the 60+ mile Mt. Lemmon ride in Tucson, a testament to his willpower and love for the sport. Even as his health challenges grew, he continued working in remodel sales and, cane in hand, tackled projects around his own home, including remodeling two bathrooms and a full living room wall with his signature precision.
Ryan’s humor, humility, and quiet grit left an unforgettable mark on everyone who knew him. Please join me in honoring Ryan Kish.
