In Memory of Ryan Crochunis
The Crochunis family (from left to right): Ryan, Bonnie, Nate and Sean
The Cro Foundation was established in 2023 in memory of Ryan Crochunis (June 2, 2006-August 2, 2022). Ryan was a 16-year-old boy with a big personality and a bright future ahead of him. Tragically, Ryan’s life was cut short by a traumatic brain injury incurred from a skateboarding accident. A basic protective helmet would have saved Ryan’s life.
From this tragedy, The Cro Foundation was created to remember Ryan’s life and his tremendous impact on those around him, as well as to continue his legacy through charitable activities.
The Cro Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) organization with two objectives: to memorialize and celebrate the life of Ryan Crochunis, and support his local community through charitable donations and community initiatives identified by the foundation’s board.
Our Impact
Since our inception in 2024, we have supported numerous local and national academic, awareness, and research organizations doing vital work in Maryland and across the country.
Over $40K
worth of scholarship awards
$10K
donated to Kennedy Krieger’s International Center for Spinal Cord Injury
$16.5K
donated to the Brain Injury Association of Maryland
Join us on this journey
Learn more about the work of The Cro Foundation and get involved today! Your time and donations are a deeply appreciated and meaningful contribution to keeping the memory of Ryan Crochunis alive.