Chef Ryan will be a featured speaker at the Health and Fitness Expo on Friday, May 8, 2009 in Quincy, Illinois.  The expo supports the participants and sponsors of the Bridge the Gap to Health race, an event featuring 5K, 10K, and half marathon certified courses.  Quincy Catholic Charities in association with their MedAssist program donates the proceeds to individuals who cannot afford their own prescription medication.

In helping celebrate wellness, Chef Ryan will lead interactive cooking demonstrations while speaking on the topic of functional ingredients and healthful cooking.  As an avid triathlete and marathoner, he will share his knowledge of healthy, time-saving food preparations, in alignment with a hectic lifestyle.  Competing in this years 1/2 marathon course, Chef Ryan is one of over 2000 expected to run in the 9th anniversary of this unique race that spans over two states.