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....

Through its newest service, the AwwwMazing Place! Boutique and Art Gallery storefront, the Foundation provides a place for cancer survivors to express themselves in unique ways. The Boutique is also a means for unknown and famous artists to market their creations and support cancer survivors at the same time.

Tickets available!
Bella Notte
2010 Family Prom

NEW BOOK !!

The Blessings of
Survivors and Friends

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!

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

• Survivor solution: Christina's Hair-Raising!

• The ROCcK Children's Choir is rocckin' with cancer patients and their friends as part of the Tony Stewart's "ROCcK Children's Choir Kids Helping Kids Tour" makes 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

• The AwwwMazing Place! Boutique and Art Gallery! NEW STORE LOCATION Grand Opening August 29, 2009 in Southern Park Mall for the A Way With Words Foundation's unique boutique for cancer survivors and friends. This time the opening ceremonies will have a Rock and Roll theme, with appearance of Janet Macoska, famous photographer of rock stars, and Chris Yambar, who created paintings of her photos. The Store is stocked with our CD's, books, T-Shirts, and lots of cool art work from Chris Yambar, Guy Shivley, Shaun Foran, and others. It looks Awwwesome! Check calendar for upcoming events. Keep up with us....

• See video of the ROCcK Children's Choir performing the "ROCcKin' Rap" song which has also been playing on YouTube.

• Artist and creator of the newunique LIFE MAXX™ comic book series, Chris Yambar, appeared in November, 2007 at a local fundraiser and a national conference to introduce the new concept of a superhero who is a cancer survivor. Check out the report of the events....

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Launch of Tomato Alley Children's Book Series

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.

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.