Who is your Riley Champion?
Some children turn their biggest challenges into their greatest strengths.
Riley Champions Presented by Kroger is a program that honors Riley patients and families across the state who demonstrate courage and commitment to helping others while navigating medical obstacles.
We invite you to nominate children and families who are powerful Riley advocates for the next class.
Nomination Details
- Riley Champions are typically between the ages of 8-18 and demonstrate the "Chad Keown Spirit of Riley," showing a desire to leave a legacy of helping others.
- Junior Champions are Riley patients younger than 8 years old whose families have a heart for giving back.
- As ambassadors for Riley, our Champions (or parents/guardians of Junior Champions) need to be comfortable sharing their stories publicly.
- Selected Champions are notified in late summer and publicly announced in the fall.
Meet the 2025 Riley Champions:
- Lucy Beyers, Carmel
- Cory Buwalda, Fort Wayne
- Leo Galvez, Fishers
- Ezra Hayden, Lafayette
- Alana Miller, Bargersville
- Libby Parkins, Carmel
- Pharah Paul, Evansville
- Lilly and Olivia Roush, Anderson
- Ja’Marrion Young, Fort Wayne
- Anna Yutzy, Middlebury