The purpose of the derby is two-fold. To remember Rylen and his love of the outdoors and to create awareness of Kawasaki Disease, the condition that lead to his death.
Here is Ray Solski, Ryan’s father.
Symptoms of the disease include high fever, swollen lymph nodes, red eyes and tongue, and swollen hands and feet with peeling skin.
The condition can be treated if diagnosed in time, but if untreated, the arteries around the heart can be damaged.
Funds from this year’s Rylen Solski Memorial Fishing Derby are being shared 50/50 between Kawasaki Disease Canada and local projects.
Catch the full interview with Ray this afternoon on Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10.
