About Our Friend Tom O'Sullivan

Thomas P. 'Tom' O'Sullivan IVIt is a wonderful gift to have someone in your life whose company you treasure simply because they inspire you to be a better person. Sometimes it is their impeccable integrity, their compassion or open-mindedness or perhaps just their willingness to give advice in a gentle and genuine manner with just the right dose of humor. Tom O'Sullivan was aged 50 when he died of colon cancer on June 23, 2007, just four months after diagnosis. A Kansas City native, he was the first-born of a large Irish Catholic family and was a local dentist for 25 years. His passing left a huge void in the lives of all who knew and loved him. To read about Tom's journey through his illness and the many messages he received from friends and family, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/tomosullivan.

The Thomas P. O'Sullivan IV Foundation was established to honor this special man and to celebrate his life's work of harmonizing mind, heart, spirit and body. This non-profit organization provides funding for research, education, advocacy, prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer.

The Thomas P. O’Sullivan IV Foundation (TPO IV) is a non-profit organization, whose tax-exempt status under IRS section 501(c)(3) has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service. Your contributions are tax deductible. Corporate contributions may be accepted.