"My name is Phillip Bailey and my story started in March 1968 when I was adopted by the man in the picture and his wife. His given name was Walter Phillip Bailey, but he was always called Pete by family and friends. What a journey we had until his passing in 2021. He never stopped loving me and believing in me no matter how much trouble I was in. If not for him and all his love, I wouldn't be here for the next journey of love we're going to share in honor of his name. He bailed me out of jail, paid tickets, fines, rent, car payments and the list continues. On December 4th 1998 I finally had hit the bottom and I begged him to come get me help. That's exactly what he did, he came and moved me into his house. So at 31, I was living with my parents and going to outpatient rehabilitation and AA meetings every day. Since I had no driver's license he was taking me to do all this while he was working. As I write this in 2024, I'm 25 years sober. When you get in trouble life continues around you even if you want to stop. All for Pete's sake wants to help as many people with bills and payments while they're in recovery and getting back on their feet…"
