Ryleigh, from Indiana, and has been involved with Special Olympics for eight years as a Unified partner competing in Unified soccer, bowling and athletics. Ryleigh’s brothers are both athletes with Special Olympics and have inspired her to participate in Special Olympics and to be a positive role model. In addition to the Unified Football World Cup, Ryleigh will attend the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as a Unified partner in soccer. In her free time, Ryleigh enjoys bowling, baking and painting.