Roc Solid Foundation was founded in 2009 by Eric Newman, a childhood cancer survivor who grew up in Chesapeake, VA. To the surprise of his doctors, Eric beat the odds and has been in remission ever since. But tragically, he also lost two first cousins to pediatric cancer at young ages, leaving him to question “Why me?”
With a background in construction and a determination to do something with his passion for helping kids with cancer, Eric founded Roc Solid Foundation.
Roc Solid Foundation is committed to building hope for every child and family fighting pediatric cancer. We do that through two programs—Ready Bags and Playsets. Ready Bags are given to families when they are diagnosed with pediatric cancer. They are filled with hospital essentials and deliver the message of hope and community. Backyard playsets are provided during their child’s treatment to give them a safe place to play and just be a kid.
We are currently impacting over 4,800 families all around the United States and we won’t stop until we reach all 16,000 families who are diagnosed with pediatric cancer each year.
You will change the world by becoming part of the community these families need during
the very scary journey of fighting pediatric cancer. Your "yes!" to get involved with Roc Solid as a corporate sponsor, build leader, individual donor or volunteer is an opportunity to make a lasting and significant impact on the pediatric cancer community!
Visit our website at https://rocsolidfoundation.org/ or email us at info@rocsolidfoundation.org to get involved today!
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"Wow - we were blown away and shocked by the generous Ready Bag we received at Masonic Children's Hospital in Minneapolis,MN! I had no idea that Roc Solid Foundation existed, but your existence made us feel so cared for and supported at such a confusing and overwhelming time. My daughter had so much fun unpacking the Ready Bag and seeing all the things to make her journey just a little easier. Thank you!" - Mama Bear Joelle
"My family received a playset from the Roc Solid Foundation a year ago while my daughter was finishing up the aggressive stages of her leukemia treatment and it made a world of difference. She and my son play on it every day, rain or shine. Thank you so much for contributing such wonderful moments for our entire family." - Papa Bear Jason
"As a mother to a toddler fighting cancer, I just wanted to say thank you for all your organization does for these kids. From experience, my active toddler just doesn’t understand why things are different now, but you guys try to make it easier! It truly doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate you🧡." - Mama bear Allyson
