After my mom passed away unexpectedly at the start of COVID, I felt a deep desire to give back, but I struggled to find a charity that I truly aligned with and could fully trust. That changed when my boss asked if I would help give tours of his home for a charity event benefitting Phil’s Friends. During the event, I had the opportunity to meet Phil, his wonderful family, and his incredible parents. Hearing their story and learning about the mission to bring hope and love to those facing cancer immediately touched my heart.
My favorite Bible verse is 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all that you do be done in love.” I knew right then that Phil’s Friends was where I belonged. Coming from a large Catholic family, faith and service have always been at the center of my life.
It’s been two years since that first house tour, and now I volunteer every week at the Wheaton Hope Center. I also help with larger volunteer events for schools, corporations, churches, and community groups. One of my favorite experiences was the Gallagher event at Wrigley Field, where hundreds of volunteers came together to make Care Packages and Cards of Hope. I love coloring the cards, praying over the Care Packages, and doing whatever I can to serve. That time fills my heart with so much joy and gratitude.
Through Phil’s Friends, I’ve met so many amazing people who inspire me every week. They’ve helped me grow more than they know, and I truly feel blessed to be a part of this community. I see myself volunteering with Phil’s Friends for many years to come, and I have big goals for how I can help them continue to grow and spread hope.
Since early 2017, Greg and Dorothy Neighbor have set aside every Thursday morning to serve at Phil’s Friends in Addison, IL. What started from a simple invitation grew into a dedicated duo serving side by side impacting those affected by cancer. “We believe Christ created…
Bob Williams, 63, has never had cancer, but that doesn’t mean he can’t relate to those who do. Darkness comes in all forms. From 1980 to 2001, Bob served in the Navy, completing four deployments overseas. While in Iraq, the transport he was riding in…
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 from Phil’s Friends and all the Cards of Hope, which he loved getting every week.…
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