HE WALKED SERVICE

Western New York and Rotary lost a champion on November 18, 2020, when Phil Haberstro lost his brief battle with cancer. Phil joined the Rotary Club of Buffalo Sunrise in 2010 and served as its President in 2015-16. In 2019, Phil became a Charter Member of the Rotary Satellite Club of Kenmore – Tonawandas. Phil was the Founder and Executive Director of the Wellness Institute of Greater Buffalo & WNY. He "walked the walk of service", personally leading wellness walks in the city year-round. He led, or was actively involved in, a wide variety of activities to promote good health and a clean, safe environment throughout our region. He was a passionate leader in the Rotary-Greenway partnership in WNY and was the inspiration for our district’s Healthy Communities initiative. Phil embraced Rotary, lived its values with grace and humility, and promoted Rotary and its mission at every opportunity.