Richi Foundation

08/25/2026

“Coming to Richi House feels like coming home,” says Dr. Andrew Eichenfield, one of our amazing volunteers at the .

This month’s is dedicated to him. He has been a volunteer with us since the first session at the Richi House in October 2023! 🏡

Andy is a pediatric rheumatologist whose career has been focused on helping children and their families navigate challenging illnesses, both in the hospital and in retreat settings. His background and expertise couldn’t be a better fit for the Richi House.

“As a physician, it is rewarding to be able to connect with people and share in their medical journeys in a different way than in the hospital or clinic,” he explains.

At the Richi House, Andy loves “renewing relationships with families that I have known for a long time and hearing all that is happening in their lives,” as well as “the sense of connection and joy, along with unexpected moments.”

A lifelong Mets fan, Andy is especially excited for what’s ahead as we work on expanding the to welcome even more families.

Thank you, Andy, for bringing your wisdom, heart, and dedication to every single session. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 💛

08/17/2026

At the beginning of August, we had the best summer day possible with a full house at the ! ✨

Before everyone headed off on their summer adventures, we gathered with families across our three cohorts, representing our brain tumor, leukemia, and lymphoma patients and survivors, for a day packed with laughs, connection, and seriously delicious food!

One of the highlights of the day came from Sterling, a 25-year-old who lost his sight as a result of his brain tumor. He created personalized name tags for everyone in Braille so he could read the names of everyone he met. Thank you, Sterling, for your amazing thoughtfulness and for giving us all a crash course in Braille!

We spent the day catching up, sharing great conversations, and throwing a huge celebration for two of our survivors, Carley and Marisabel, as well as Cynthia, Sterling's mom! Happy Birthday to all three of you, and an extra special shoutout to Carley as she gets ready to head off to college this fall! We are so proud of you and so excited for your next chapter! 🎂🎓

As we start getting ready for an incredible lineup of fall sessions, our hearts (and our doors) are wide open. To our returning families, we can’t wait to see your familiar faces back under our roof! And if you’ve never been to the Richi House before, send us a message or reach out, we’d be honored to welcome you into our family! 💛

🔗 https://www.richihouse.org/contact

07/31/2026

As National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month comes to a close, everyone at the Richi Foundation wants to honor the families we’ve come to know through our work in the childhood cancer community. Your strength remains at the heart of everything we do.

To deepen our commitment to supporting families through every step of this journey, we’re proud to share that the recently welcomed a new cohort focused on supporting bereaved brain tumor parents, a dedicated space designed to provide community, understanding, and care.

Today, and every day, we honor all families affected by childhood cancer. You can help us keep this vital community strong, please consider making a donation today to support these families on their journey.

🔗 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/richi-childhood-cancer-foundation



07/30/2026

07/13/2026

Summer isn't just bringing rays of sunshine to the this year; it's also bringing wonderful news! ☀️

We're delighted to share that the Kyle Daniel Kerpan Foundation has chosen, once again, to back our mission of improving the quality of life of childhood cancer survivors and their families. This renewed support means that the costs of lodging for some of our families coming from out-of-state to the Richi House sessions are covered, ensuring that geography is never a barrier to participation. 🏡

Our deepest thanks go to Joan Kerpan for her unwavering dedication to the Richi House. This time, her foundation’s support is given in loving memory of her husband, and Kyle Daniel's dad, Allen.

For eight years, Joan and Allen fought relentlessly alongside Kyle during his battle with a pediatric brain tumor, before losing him far too soon. Then, three years ago, Joan also lost Allen to cancer. Now, reunited with them in spirit, Joan continues their shared mission, offering the profound strength, courage, and resilience they learned along the way to help other families traveling this difficult journey. What they both learned from Kyle is forever instilled in everything the Foundation does.

We are incredibly proud to partner with Joan and the Kyle Daniel Kerpan Foundation to honor Kyle and Allen's legacy. All of us at the Richi House send our deepest gratitude for the Foundation's continued support. 💛

07/09/2026

Big flavors, huge milestone! We are thrilled to share Richi Catering’s first official partnership as we transition toward a more sustainable, high-impact business model. Moving forward, some of our dishes will feature premium craft-grown produce from Rebel Sprouts!

Rebel Sprouts is a local, tech-driven commercial indoor farm specializing in microgreens, edible flowers, mushrooms, and craft produce. By blending AI-powered monitoring with closed-loop hydroponic systems, they drastically reduce waste and lower environmental impact, perfectly aligning with our commitment to the planet. 🌱

But for us, sustainability is about both the planet and the people. 💛

Beyond environmental steps, Richi Catering is incredibly proud to create meaningful employment opportunities for cancer survivors from the . By choosing us for your next event, you aren't just getting high-quality, locally sourced food, you are helping provide survivors with valuable work experience, confidence, and opportunities to thrive.

Together with Rebel Sprouts, we’re proving that business can drive both positive environmental and social change.

🗓️ Planning an upcoming event? From corporate functions to elegant gatherings, let’s make it memorable, sustainable, and deeply impactful.

🔗 https://www.richicatering.org/contact-us

07/08/2026

Ohana means family, and at the , we always celebrate like one! 🌺

Last weekend, we reunited participants from all of our cohorts of childhood cancer survivors and their families for a real Hawaiian summer party, full of leis, flowers, colorful outfits, and even some water games to cool off in the pools!

Survivors, parents, and volunteers all enjoyed a delicious lunch in the sun. This time, Richi Garcia Puig was our designated grill master! We topped it off with some cake to celebrate the birthdays of two of our survivors, Francesca and Brianna, as well as Jesse, one of our amazing volunteers! Happy birthday to all! 🎂

It was also the perfect opportunity to catch up after the amazing Carnival of Colors, share life updates, and celebrate major milestones, like one of our own survivors starting college this September! 🎓

Thanks to everyone who could join us! We missed those of you who were away on summer vacation, and we can't wait to reunite again next month! 💛

06/19/2026

"When we come to the Richi House, I find an immediate calmness."

For Carrie Glasgow Weston, this month's at the , that feeling is a rare and hard-earned gift. Her son Callum is a 16-year-old brain tumor survivor, diagnosed with a juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma when he was two. While his health is stable today, Carrie opens up about the invisible weight that comes with navigating the teen years as a caregiver.

"School and life continue to pose challenges, physical, cognitive, psychological, and social," Carrie shares. "As he approaches young adult life, the disparity between him and his peers grows... As a mom, his future is always on my mind.”

🏡 Introduced to the Richi House community by our incredible Program Director, Derek Lynch, Carrie and Callum became part of our very first cohort of pediatric brain tumor survivors and their families, almost three years ago. For her, the house isn't just a safe space for Callum; it is a sanctuary for her own heart, where the daily pressures of caregiving finally melt away.

"I love how much we learn from each other," Carrie says. "We discuss doctors, treatments, services, and support. I could not ask for a better group of parents with so many resources to share and learn from. The volunteers always make me feel special, as does the whole Garcia Family."

The brain tumor world is a club no parent asks to join, as she mentions. But inside these walls, Carrie found a true lifeline. "It has brought us all together and we have connected to something so much bigger and better," she reflects. "Richi House is a place where they see a future."

Thank you, Carrie, for sharing your vulnerability, your wisdom, and your strength with our community since day one. We’re truly lucky to have you and Callum with us! 💛

06/08/2026

As June honors National Cancer Survivors Month, we can't think of a better moment to share the highlights of the session we recently held at the with our pediatric brain tumor survivors!

🏡 Last Sunday, we filled the house to the brim with old and new friends. We enjoyed the beautiful weather outside with an outdoor games tournament that pitted parents against survivors, forcing them to work together to beat the opposing team!

After sharing lunch, we played board games, crafted a collective collage, and wrote birthday cards. As always, every session at the Richi House gives us the chance to celebrate life! This time, we got to celebrate the birthdays of one of our amazing volunteers, Sara, and our founders, Ricardo Garcia and Ketty Puig Martin. Happy belated birthday to all! 🎂

Join us this month in honoring all cancer survivors. We couldn't be prouder to be part of this incredibly strong family! 💛

06/05/2026

🌍 Big News from the Richi Foundation!

Last year, Richi Garcia Puig launched our Environmental Workshops for the wonderful families we welcome at the . The goal was to give childhood cancer survivors the opportunity to take meaningful action in response to the environmental crisis, while educating our community on caring for our planet.

Since then, Richi and our amazing volunteer, Judy, have organized incredible monthly sessions, covering everything from composting and recycling to growing sustainable food!

Now, a year later, we are thrilled to open these workshops to everyone! Our interactive sessions are held monthly at the Richi House in Holliston, MA, and are completely free to attend.

Our next workshop at the Richi House is on Saturday, June 20th at 1:00 PM! All are welcome, but please make sure to save your spot here: https://www.richifoundation.org/environmental-workshops

🚜 Catch us live soon!
Want to learn more about our workshops firsthand? We are delighted to announce that on Saturday, June 13th, Richi will be participating in Unity Farm Sanctuary's Dudley Fest with an informative stand. Stop by to say hello and learn how you can get involved!

Don't miss out, grab your tickets today. We would love to see you there!
https://www.unityfarmsanctuary.org/dudleyfest