OUR MISSION
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation is dedicated to fostering awareness, understanding and research for Child and Adolescent Bipolar Disorder. The Foundation is on a QUEST FOR THE TEST to find an empirical test for Bipolar Disorder so that early detection becomes a reality.

ABOUT RYAN
The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation was founded by Joyce and Dusty Sang in memory of their only child, Ryan Licht Sang, who passed away at the age of 24. At age five, Ryan began exhibiting symptoms of Bipolar Disorder, a serious mental illness which manifests itself with recurring episodes of mania and depression. Over the years, the Sangs devoted themselves to finding the best medical care and treatment available for Ryan, and Ryan fought his illness everyday with great courage.

At the time of his death, Ryan was in the most productive and promising phase of his life. He was completing his first novel, composing music and producing artwork, all while holding down a day job in the family business. To the outside world, to his family, to his friends and to his psychiatrist, Ryan had turned the corner and was on his way to becoming a remarkable citizen.

Unbeknownst to everyone, Ryan had decided to stop all prescription mood stabilization medications because he did not like their powerful side effects. He believed he could control his illness, a decision all too common with Bipolar Disorder. When Ryan suddenly entered a manic episode, he had nothing to help stabilize his brain chemistry. He had not slept in days, and in order to sleep, he self-medicated. Tragically, Ryan passed away in his sleep.

Although we cannot bring Ryan back, we hope millions will be able to see a brighter day in his memory. Together we can make a meaningful difference, and we hope that you will help us in this effort.



For more information, please contact:

The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation
875 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 3100
Chicago, IL 60611
(888)944-4408
denverwalk@questforthetest.org



The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization.



All photographs of Ryan Licht Sang are the property of his parents, Joyce and Dusty Sang, who have donated their use to The Ryan Licht Sang Bipolar Foundation for this event. Unauthorized use of any kind is prohibited.