Support Richard's Battle Against Stage 4 Cancer

As the result of an unrelated medical visit, Richard’s medical team discovered something that has touched too many of our lives. He was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, which means that the cancer has spread to other parts of his body. It’s a devastating diagnosis with an inevitable, but hopefully delayable, result.

Richard, aka Chef, Richie, The Vinman, and names too colorful to repeat outside of a professional kitchen has faced this diagnosis with determination and grit. Anyone who knows what Richie is like would expect nothing less as he is tougher than nails, has been a fighter since birth, and cares more about his loved ones than he does himself. His constant refrain has been that he isn’t worried about himself, just his family.

Richie has never veered far from his roots in Skokie, IL and has many friends that go back to the 1st grade. Even with a strong support system his family is going to face inevitable financial strain. While he is itching to get back into the kitchen his treatment plan isn’t going to allow for much. The sudden diagnosis didn’t leave time for a backup plan.

Please consider donating to the Korner family during this difficult time. All funds collected as part of this fundraiser will go directly to the Korner family.