About the Foundation

The A Way With Words Foundation was created for people who are survivors, relatives, or anyone who has been touched by cancer. The primary goals are to provide avenues of expression for cancer survivors, especially after treatment; to generate resources for healing and surviving; to increase awareness of cancer in children; and to raise money for cancer research and for cancer survivors. We also wish to raise awareness about cancer challenges and survivor tools in a way that creates a positive force in our communities. Learn more about the Foundation....

The Foundation sponsors the ROCcK (Raising Our Commitment to Cancer Kids) Children's Choir. Read more about the Choir....

Billy Dean, Sarah Turner and R.O.C.c.K. Children's Choir Concert

Life Maxx and Friends
Cancer Survivor
Comic Book

"When cancer is a part of your life, it is not what defines you. How you survive and cope defines you, giving others hope."

-- Brenda M. Rider

Adapted from
"What is Defined" in The "Gift" of Giving, 2006

AwwwMazing Highlights!

• Coming in March 2012: the R.O.C.c.K. Choir, Brenda Rider and Janeen Williams will perform with Sarah Turner at a Billy Dean concert in Youngstown, Ohio.

• Watch our calendar so you don't miss out on any of the everchanging, exciting events.

• Still collecting receipes and survivor stories! A Way With Words Foundation is now asking for contributions to its next publication: "ROCcKin' Recipes".

• The ROCcK Children's Choir was rocckin' with cancer patients and their friends as part of the Tony Stewart's "ROCcK Children's Choir Kids Helping Kids Tour" in 2010 made the rounds. You can now get your own video of the tour by contacting the A Way With Words Foundation.

Tony Stewart R.O.C.c.K. Tour for Kids

• Artist and creator of the unique LIFE MAXX™ comic book series, Chris Yambar developed the new concept of a superhero who is a cancer survivor. Check out the report of the events....

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Congressman Tim Ryan with R.O.C.c.K. Choir member at Presidential Award Presentation
Courtesy Karen O'Malia

Watch it now on WFMJ-TV News Video

Courtesy Karen O'Malia

One of the most successful and exciting activities of the Foundation is the R.O.C.c.K. Children's Choir. A group of cancer patients, survivors, and family members, the choir sings to cope and to reach out to others like themselves.

Courtesy Tasha Agustin

Watch for Fundraising Events that include celebrities autographing at the events or just mixing with the crowds at car shows, auctions, Concerts, Golf Tournaments, book signings, and shopping adventures.

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The Blessings of
Survivors and Friends

Launch of Tomato Alley Children's Book Series

Courtesy Joe Secka/JMSProPhoto

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A Way With Words Foundation, Inc. (AWWWF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 foundation dedicated to raising money for cancer research and for the support of kids touched by cancer. All donations are tax deductible.