From Kim Phillips

Rich Phillips, 1949-2005.  An amazing husband, Father of 3, Brother to 7, Uncle to many and friend to all.  Rich was my Dad, friend and mentor, diagnosed with the dreaded pancreatic cancer in November of 2004.  He fought this terrible disease for 11 months only to succumb to it October 20, 2005. Dad was a very entertaining, joyful person who enjoyed the outdoors, golf and home building, and treasured his family and friends.  My Father also loved life, and when you were with him, you loved life too.  Though he lost his life to pancreatic cancer, he never gave up hope.  

The Phillips Family

Our family was devastated by his diagnosis and death but we too were determined to keep hope alive.  We started the Rich Phillips Memorial walk in 2007 as a way for Dad's family and friends to heal.  Today, the walk is a way to celebrate Dad and gives hundreds of other families a way to cope with the loss of their loved one and hope to those still battling the disease.  We've teamed up with the Lustgarten Foundation to help prevent and find a cure to pancreatic cancer. 

 

Though Dad is not with us physically we know he is here with us spiritually as we continue the fight he started 6 years ago.  He would be proud of all that has been done to combat this disease and would encourage us all to keep going!  

Kim and her Mom

On behalf of all of my family members, we thank you for your sponsorship.  It is your support, encouragement, involvement and contributions that make The Rich Phillips Memorial Walk a huge success and it is you who will help find a cure! 

Join us for the 5th Annual Rich Phillips Memorial Walk where we will strive to hit the $250,000 mark!