RICHARD (RICH) BALLO is the author of the award-winning book, Life Without Lisa: A Widowed Father’s Compelling Journey Through the Rough Seas of Grief. After his 38-year-old wife died of cancer, Rich and his young sons found that hospice grief support services became their lifeline. Rich is a popular radio talk show guest and special event speaker. Hospices from Hawaii to Massachusetts have hosted Rich for a variety of community outreach events, including:

          • Keynote speaker at fundraising events (hospice is the hero of his book!)