Ryle High School Teacher Uses Hat Business to Support Cardiac Emergency Foundation

Cincinnati, OH, August 31, 2026 — Ryle High School is seeing a unique fundraising effort emerge, spearheaded by local educator and entrepreneur Ryan Ware. Ware, a teacher at Ryle High School and owner of Ware Bear Hat Co., is collaborating to support the Matthew Mangine Jr. One Shot Foundation through a special initiative tied to an upcoming football game.

Ware Bear Hat Co. has designed a line of special hats specifically for the Ryle-Cooper “Battle of Union” football game. The initiative directs the proceeds from the sale of these custom hats to the Matthew Mangine Jr. One Shot Foundation.

The Matthew Mangine Jr. One Shot Foundation is dedicated to a critical cause: educating the public and young athletes about sudden cardiac emergencies. The organization also focuses on promoting essential emergency preparedness measures within athletic communities. This collaboration aims to raise awareness and provide financial support for the foundation’s ongoing work.

The Ryle-Cooper “Battle of Union” football game serves as the focal point for this fundraising drive, offering a visible platform for community engagement and support. Details regarding the specific design of the hats and their availability for purchase were not immediately provided, nor were the exact timelines for the fundraiser’s duration or anticipated donation amounts.

This effort highlights how local businesses and educators can align with charitable organizations to address important community health and safety issues, particularly those affecting young athletes.

Story summarized from the original created by Lauren Minor on www.wcpo.com, see more information here.