Golf Pro Gets Massive Support

Photo from FriendsofRichFlores.org

Two area golf courses will be filled on Monday with friends and family members of golf instructor Rich Flores.

Earlier this year, Flores was diagnosed with a rare condition called Cardiac Amyloidosis that was complicated by a form of blood cancer.  The Batavia man has gone through chemotherapy, kidney dialysis and had stem cells that were previously harvested in him transplanted back inside. 

People close to Flores created a website called "Friends of Rich Flores" to help raise money for medical expenses.  On Monday, they will host a golf outing and dinner.  So many people wanted to get involved, that organizers had to put golfers at two different courses:  Pheasant Run in St. Charles and Mill Creek in Geneva. 

According to the "Friends of Rich Flores" site, they've already raised $36,500 for their friend.  Their goal is to reach $100,000, which is just a quarter of the estimated hospital bills to date.

Here's what a friend says on the fundraising website about Flores and his amazing fight: 

"He has done it all with the trademark smile and gutsy attitude that makes him one incredible competitor on -- and off -- the golf course.  He is the consummate fighter though, and is doing well (likely better than most of us under the same circumstances)." 

Flores is blogging about his experience online.  Check out his updates and find out how to donate to his cause by clicking here.

Photo from FriendsofRichFlores.org /Richard Ross