Phil Friesen (March 12, 1994 – October 26, 2022)
We unexpectedly lost our friend, colleague, and family member, Phil Friesen, on October 26, 2022, due to a sudden medical emergency. Phil will be mourned and remembered by his mother, Andrea, brother Andrew, extended family members, and hundreds of others in the Together We Can and local soccer community. Phil was a dear friend to many, a beloved son, and an invaluable member of the Together We Can team.
During his time with Together We Can, Phil became an integral part of the Changes program, where he helped individuals struggling with addiction to gain a new life and freedom and build a support network. Phil was always known to be patient, kind, welcoming, and compassionate. His constant smile and calm demeanour put those around him at ease and created a safe environment for healing.
Phil was an avid athlete in his spare time, spending most of his time playing soccer for the TWC United team and the Recovery Rec League. Gone, but not forgotten. Thank you for sharing your life with us, Phil. You will be missed, and may you rest in peace.