A Family Mission
We lost a father, a mentor, and a friend. Now, we're fighting to ensure no other family has to do the same.
The Story of John Richards III
In 2021, on my 21st birthday, I unexpectedly lost my dad to a severe asthma attack. That day flipped my world upside down. He was here, completely fine, one day and suddenly gone the next.
One word to describe my dad? PASSION. He poured his heart into just about everything he did — whether it be music, his hobbies, or the people he loved. He had a rare ability to bring people together and turn ordinary days into lasting memories.
Everyday I miss my dad.
Asthma may seem like a small thing — an inhaler, a cough, a bit of wheezing — but it affects over 25 million people in the U.S. alone, and hundreds of millions around the world. For many, it’s a daily struggle. For some, it’s life-threatening.
The Richards Family Foundation was created to honor my dad’s memory and carry forward his spirit.
Will Richards
President, Richards Family Foundation
Our Team
We’re four guys from Holladay, Utah — Johnny and Will, sons of John Richards III, along with lifelong friends Cole Barton and Ryan Lunt. We’re here to make a difference and do some good in the world.
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