Wardlaw Brothers’ New Song Raises Money for Cancer Survivors and Families

Lyons, GA — Cancer is a group of diseases that in one form or another has affected loved ones, friends or even oneself. Cancer does not respect age, ethnicity or gender. Millions all over the world have suffered, but millions are surviving!

The popular gospel group The Wardlaw Brothers (TWB) are among those who have experienced this painful disease within their own family and are on a mission to spread hope and assist those who are suffering, as well as to celebrate those who have survived.

To honor all persons who have been touched in some way by cancer, The Wardlaw Brothers have written and released a special song, “We Will Survive.”  The single is available only on iTunes, with portions of the proceeds from the sale of the single to benefit two Georgia-based foundations.

TWB has partnered with The Nick Eason Foundation and The Pretty In Pank Foundation, who are on the same mission, to offer support to those affected by this disease. TWB is requesting that everyone partner with them in support of this effort by not only downloading the single, but by watching and sharing the companion video (below).

“We Will Survive” has a poignant and inspiring video that features friends, family, and those TWB admire who are cancer survivors, currently fighting cancer, and those who have succumbed in their fight.

Founded in January of 2012, The Nick Eason Foundation assists families with loved ones fighting cancer. Eason is a native of Lyons, GA who played football for Clemson and went on to play in the NFL for the Denver Broncos, the 2009 Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Arizona Cardinals. The Foundation helps families financially as well as spiritually and emotionally to relieve some of the immense pressure that comes with managing such a critical family time.

The inspiration for The Nick Eason Foundation comes from Nick’s own experience losing his mother to breast cancer in 2012. He also lost his uncle to cancer, and has lost other friends to the illness over the past few years. Through his experiences, he realized that many families cannot manage the struggle alone, whether from the financial or emotional stresses the consistently arise.

The Pretty in Pank Foundation (PIP) was begun in Georgia in 2007 by three friends – Ann Owens, Jill Murphy, and Pete Frost – whose families had each been greatly affected by breast cancer. Although Jill’s mother had lost her battle, Ann’s niece and Pete’s mother had recently been diagnosed.

And so it began, three friends enlisted local talent and other volunteers to plan a variety show FUNdraiser to “raise a little money” for the ladies affected in their small town.  Ann, the owner of the local theater, afforded the use of the venue. The first Pretty in Pank variety show was held, selling out, making $3,000 and launching future events to support the foundation’s goal to bring help, hope, and humor to those battling breast cancer.