Kristin Sotos: A Ministry of Words and Prayer
Every Phil’s Friends volunteer plays a meaningful role in bringing hope and encouragement to cancer patients, from decorating and packing Care Packages to writing Cards of Hope—each act of kindness […]
Kyle Lublin: Turning a Milestone Birthday into a Mission of Hope
When Kyle Lublin approached her 75th birthday last March, she didn’t want gifts or attention centered on herself. Instead, she saw an opportunity—one that reflects a lifetime of compassion and […]
Phyliss Frias: Volunteering in Remembrance of Her Brother
I heard about Phil’s Friends in 2017, while I was in Arizona visiting my brother, William, who was dying of pancreatic cancer. I saw the beautiful Care Package he’d received […]
Lois Herbig: A Cause Close to Her Heart
I first heard about Phil’s Friends over a year ago when Phil spoke at a church in Lisle. I attended his presentation and was so impressed by his story and that […]
King Gregory: A UPS Driver’s Unexpected Ministry
Every day, thousands of trucks roll out from UPS facilities across the country carrying packages to homes and businesses. For one driver, however, some of those boxes carry something far […]
Paula Satkamp: A Chance Encounter Leads to a Heart for Serving at Phil’s Friends
For many Phil’s Friends volunteers, their connection began with a simple invitation. For Paula, it began at a Farmer’s Market in downtown Kankakee, IL in 2025. “I was sitting at […]
