— A story of a teacher's devotion to his students is going viral.

According to the "Team Ryan" Facebook page created for a girl diagnosed with Spina bifida, Ryan's school went on a field trip to Falls of the Ohio on Sept. 20.

Spina bifida is a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don't form properly. Knowing her daughter wouldn't be able to participate in the hike, Ryan's mom was preparing for an "alternate field trip" when a teacher reached out to her and offered to carry Ryan around all day.

"We are sooooo blessed to have an ENTIRE school that is so compassionate and empathetic and NEVER make her feel left out," Ryan's mom wrote. "These are the things that the news should be talking about. These beautiful people should be shared with the world, to see and inspire."

In the post, Ryan's mom also thanked a woman who gave the teacher a backpack carrier to hold Ryan.

According to the Team Ryan page, Ryan's mom found out her baby had Spina bifida when she was five months pregnant.

Now, at age nine, Ryan has had more than 30 surgeries.