Guiding Families From Grief to Purpose
Turning the loss of a child into a
legacy of hope, faith, and action.
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From the Love of One, to Many
The Story of the Jaxson William Augustus Swank (JWAS) Foundation
What began as a promise between Larry and Sherry Swank to turn the loss of their young son into a force for good became the Jaxson William Augustus Swank (JWAS) Foundation — a nonprofit organization on a mission to uplift the lives of dozens of children and their families. From the Love of One, To Many tells the story of how they did it.
Authors Larry and Sherry have written not only a practical guide to starting a private family foundation that will endure for generations, but also a personal testament to the enduring power of family itself. It is a guide to finding light in the darkest of times, and proof that a single life, no matter how brief, can change the world.
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Larry and Sherry Swank | Authors, Speakers, and Co-Founders of the JWAS Foundation
After losing their son Jaxson at 22 months old, Larry and Sherry Swank made a promise to honor his life by helping others.
For over 20 years, they’ve done just that, supporting children and families through the JWAS Foundation while sharing their journey to help others find hope in the midst of grief.
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The JWAS Difference: Support for Families When It Matters Most
Larry and Sherry Swank founded the JWAS Foundation to support budding scholars on their educational journey in honor of their own son, Jaxson, whose life was tragically cut short as a toddler. As Jaxson Scholars, children receive not only financial assistance from preschool through college but also year-round support from a community committed to seeing them succeed.
Discover How You Can Support the JWAS Foundation
JWAS not only invests in every Jaxson Scholar for two decades of their lives, but their entire family through year-round community events, leadership programming, and more.