01/23/2026
On Saturday, January 31, Lost & Found will host Evening of Hope – our annual fundraising gala. This year, we're honored to welcome Dustin Rich as our keynote speaker. 💙🧡
The 2026 theme for the annual event is “Ripples of Hope.” Dustin’s journey is a ripple of hope for other grieving spouses and parents.
After Dustin’s wife, Ali, lost her battle with cancer on January 9, 2019, Dustin was widowed and left alone to raise their sons, Luke and Dillon, who were then in middle school and preschool. Dustin and Dillon attended grief groups at Lost & Found Grief Center, where they found help, hope, and healing.
Seven years later, Dustin is in his fifth year leading the Drury lacrosse team, Luke is a graduate of Glendale High School, where he was a football standout. Dillon is in sixth grade and plays competitive soccer.
Dustin now gives back to the organization that supported his family. He serves on the committee for Lost & Found’s annual memorial event, Run and Remember.
💙🧡 Thank you, Dustin, for sharing your story with us all at Evening of Hope 2026, we know it will be encouraging.
