HOW RYKER'S RAINBOW CAME TO BE
Thank you for learning about our mission. We serve families who’ve experienced pregnancy, baby, or child loss.
If you know of a grieving family in need of assistance, please reach out to us.
"when we think of Ryker, we think of Light"
Ryker, Our Angel
On June 20, 2020, Ryker was born at 37 weeks and entered into Heaven after we learned that his heart had stopped beating. June 20 was the summer solstice and the longest day of light in the entire year. To us, this was not a coincidence. And when we think of Ryker, we think of Light.
We are incredibly proud of our son and the work that he is doing. We cannot even imagine how beautiful Heaven must be with an angel like him in it. We find peace knowing that when Ryker opened his eyes, the first face he saw was that of Jesus.
Grieving our Son, Finding Joy Still
We had never seen a casket for a child before, and we hope to never see one again. Having to bury your baby and give him back to the Lord does not fall into what one would expect the natural progression of life to be. Each day brings different challenges and triggers. Some we are able to push through, and others we must take time to sit in the emotions as they arise.
With no timeline or manual for grief, it can be an isolating space, with many not understanding that both grief and joy can coexist. But it is there, in those joyful moments, where we feel Ryker the most.
Hope Lies in Heaven
Our hope lies in the promise of Heaven and that when we get there, a blue-eyed little boy will greet us with the hugs and kisses we so yearn for. It will be then that we will fully understand why Ryker was called into eternity before us. Until that day, we pray that we are vessels used to shine the hope of Heaven to and for others.
#BeTheLight
Be the Light,
Our Mission Here
Ryker was born in 2020 on the longest day of sunlight. Light extinguishes darkness. It illuminates, and it reveals. It helps us see things clearly, guides as we travel, promotes life and growth. Light warms and comforts, brings peace and calm. Light can pierce through and dispel any kind of darkness. What starts as a single reflection of light can become a full rainbow. And that beautiful light within rainbows reminds us of God’s grace and His faithfulness. No matter the circumstance, His work continues.
meet our FOUNDERS
Lacey and Hans Schoff
mom & Dad of Ryker
Lacey and Hans never intended to start a nonprofit. After Ryker died, they created a Facebook fundraiser with the simple hope of providing a resource to other grieving families. What began as one way to honor their son quickly revealed two things: the depth of the need and the incredible support of a community willing to help meet it.
That support gave them the opportunity to turn their own loss into something that could serve others. It is a responsibility they do not take lightly. They are deeply honored to remember Ryker by walking alongside families experiencing a similar loss and making sure they feel seen, remembered, and supported.
As long as they feel called to serve in this capacity, they will continue to carry Ryker’s memory forward through Ryker's Rainbow—one family at a time.
Awards and recognitions
2026 Beautification Award for the Community Prayer Garden (City of Huntsville)
2026 Special Citation Award (Alabama Hospital Association)
2025 Outreach of the Year Finalist (Trideum Foundation and Grounds for Hope)
2023 People's Choice Award (Trideum Foundation and Grounds for Hope)
2023 Remarkable Women Top 4 Finalist (WHNT, Huntsville)
How to Help
We’re so thankful for our supporters who help us do what we do
shop our store
Proceeds go to curating & sending Blessing Boxes.
donate to the cause
Donations are used for sibling care & Blessing Boxes.
sponsor an event
Your generosity gives families a time to share in grief & hope.
volunteer your time
You’ll help create boxes or prepare for an event.
