12-year-old Ryan Gibbons died from an asthma attack at school in 2012—a tragedy that could have been prevented.
During recess, Ryan couldn’t access his inhaler because school policy required it to be locked in the office. Despite his mother’s efforts and a doctor’s note, staff repeatedly confiscated the spare inhalers he tried to carry. When the attack hit, his friends tried to help him reach the office, but it was too late. 💔
His death shocked Canada and exposed the dangers of restricting life-saving medication.
Determined to make change, his mother, Sandra Gibbons, pushed for new laws. Her efforts led to “Ryan’s Law,” which now allows students to carry their inhalers at school with a doctor’s approval.
Ryan’s story is a powerful reminder: access to life-saving medication should never be delayed—because every second matters.