THE LEADER
Eric founded Roc Solid Foundation in 2009 and has grown the organization nationwide, reaching more than 4,000 families a year who are fighting pediatric cancer. Roc Solid Foundation is best known for providing hospital Ready Bags to families at diagnosis and surprising kids with backyard playsets during treatment. Eric continues to push the organization toward exponential growth each year with the vision of one-day (soon) reaching all 16,000 kids who are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. each year.
THE BOOK
Eric is the Amazon Best-Selling Author of What Hope Looks Like, which chronicles his journey to process the pain pediatric cancer caused for his family. His story evolves into a useful resource for individuals who are looking for ways to turn their pain into passion.
THE SPEAKER
Eric Newman is a childhood cancer survivor who founded a nationwide nonprofit, Roc Solid Foundation, to support families who are fighting pediatric cancer as he did at just three years old. His authentic speaking style captivates and inspires audiences to use their pain to fuel their purpose. He's been featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and numerous podcasts, as well as a speaker at large scale events around the country.
THE SPEECH
Eric shares the story of the pain his family endured when he fought cancer and then lost two first cousins to the disease. After years of wondering "Why me? Why did I survive?", Eric discovered his purpose and founded Roc Solid Foundation. His unforgettable speech will inspire the audience to dig deep to find their life's purpose and learn how to live for success and significance
