Ryder’s Story: Help Deretchin Teacher Fundraise for Son in Need
Three-year old Ryder Buckley has SPG47, a rare, degenerative genetic disorder that causes slowed development and deterioration of abilities such as walking and talking- but there is hope.
By Addison Beitler and Marlee Price
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April 2, 2026
Maggie Buckley
Ryder posing for a photo with a professional background, provided by Maggie Buckley.
This story contains an alternate format that can only be viewed on the original site. View this story on The Caledonian. It was originally published on March 30, 2026.