Volunteers
those who creatively and tirelessly
give and give
and give . . .

R.O.C.c.K. Children's Choir and families

Karen Olinik
Andy Yantes

Officers
- Brenda M. Rider
- Karen S. Stilgenbauer
- Janeen A. Williams

Board of Directors
- Deborah H. Dashko
- Diane Folkwein
- Karyn Frederick
- Thomas E. Himes
- Charlotte Labuda
- Alan Matavich
- Dorothy Mattson
- William G. Reeves
- Brenda M. Rider
- Karen S. Stilgenbauer
- Janeen A. Williams
- Christopher Yambar

Administrative Staff
- Kimberly Dietz

Volunteers
Join us in celebrating and recognizing the selfless volunteers who make the work of
the A Way With Words Foundation, Inc. (AWWWF) come true.

The A Way With Words Foundation, Inc. (AWWWF) is most awed and appreciative of its R.O.C.c.K. Children's Choir members and families who heal and grow through their volunteer activities with the Foundation. The children raise funds for other children with cancer through their choir performances, making T-Shirts for sale or donation, or various other fund-raising events. By taking advantage of the opportunity to be 'kids helping kids,' the Choir members are one of the best examples of how helping themselves through self-healing activities is a caring, effective way to give to others.

KAREN OLINIK
Karen was born in New Albany, Indiana, and now resides in Austintown, with George, her husband of 37 years, their son and six grandchildren.

Karen currently works at Glorious Homes, Inc. (Brenda Rider's other identity). Karen's volunteering for A Way With Words Foundation, Inc. (AWWWF) dates back many years. Recently, Karen has been a major help as the typist and associate editor for the books published by the Foundation.

Along with movies, crossword puzzles, baking and playing games on the internet, Karen's hobbies include her grandchildren. With her love of music, Karen handles diverse tasks for the R.O.C.c.K. Children's Choir, where her grandchildren are also members. Now they all join together for a good cause.

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ANDY YANTES
Andy is affectionarely known around the A Way With Words Foundation, Inc. (AWWWF) as "Mr. Andy" because he helps with much of the technical stuff.

As a golfer, Andy can't resist helping with the Foundation's annual spring Charity Golf Scramble event. A man of many talents, Andy also helps set up auctions for the Foundation and uses his skills as a speech coach when needed.

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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.