Sunshine on a Ranney Day (SOARD) is a nonprofit, owned and operated buy local Woodstock resdients Holly and Peter Ranney. SOARD transforms the lives of children with special needs and long-term illnesses through thoughtfully designed home renovations, at no cost to the family. Each project focuses on creating wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, dream bedrooms, and in-home therapy spaces that offer functionality and inspiration.
Last fall, Sunshine on a Ranney Day had a special renovation for eleven-year-old Woodstock resident Leland, a vibrant young boy with spina bifida. Despite his complex medical journey, Leland's joyful spirit and love for sports, especially golf, shine through. Last summer, Leland joined SOARD at their annual golf tournament, Sunshine on a Ranney Fairway, where he quickly became a favorite. Many players invited him to tee off on their behalf, and he happily rose to the occasion, bringing both heart and skill to the game. Leland's mom describes him as "in the middle," not quite able to join typical sports teams but always eager to participate. Leland approaches life with unwavering determination, remarkable resilience, and a strong desire to do things independently.
As Sunshine on a Ranney Day prepared to create a fully accessible bathroom for Leland that will meet his complex medical needs and reflect his bright spirit, his family is deeply grateful. His mother, Nicole, shares that this renovation is not only practical but profoundly meaningful, saying it is "truly life-changing for our family." Nicole continues, "Knowing our son will have a space that supports his independence and honors his dignity brings so much hope for the future. We're overwhelmed with gratitude for the kindness of our community and God's provision in this season of our lives."
Every Sunshine on a Ranney Day renovation is more than just a construction project. It is a powerful blend of compassion, creativity, and community. For the families SOARD serves, these transformations offer freedom, dignity, and the opportunity for their children to thrive in spaces designed specifically for their needs. When eight-year-old Emery received a custom therapy room, her father reflected on what it meant for their family, noting the space would give her a new level of independence; "She is going to love the level of independence that's going to come from this.”
The same sentiment was echoed by Hudson's parents, a young boy living with Gaucher Disease Type 2, who received a bathroom makeover that relocated the bathroom to the first floor of their home. With the new setup, Hudson's room, bathroom, and therapy play area are all on the same level, an intentional design that eliminates the strain of navigating stairs multiple times a day. "Instead of having to climb two flights of stairs to get him to a bathroom just for his regular needs and showering," they can now do it on one floor, his mother explained, "I was just really relieved about how much easier this is going to make it for us and Hudson."
For families like Hudson's, Emery's, and Leland's, these renovations don't just improve a home; they also enhance the quality of life, helping children live more independently, with comfort and joy built into every detail. Sunshine on a Ranney Day's mission is a testament to what is possible when compassion meets design, creating spaces that not only meet medical needs but also nurture confidence, joy, and a sense of belonging.
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We are thrilled to invite you to shop with purpose at Sunny & Ranney and Partly Sunny, our charming store, where every purchase helps us continue our work renovating homes for children with special needs.
Located at 109A Oak Street in Roswell, they offer a curated selection of brand new designer furniture, gifts and decor, at exceptional prices, including custom sofas, cozy accent chairs, coffee tables and end tables, plus items for every room in your home. We’re always adding new pieces, with fresh inventory arriving several times a week, so there is always something new to discover.
Come by and find something beautiful for your home and help spread a little more sunshine to Atlanta’s special needs children and their families.
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