INFORM | IMPACT | INSPIRE
About FCWP
Fighting Cancer With Poetry preceded the formation of The Poet Life and was once a non-profit organization. It was inspired by Justin Izlar, the beloved childhood friend of the founder of The Poet Life, Christoph Jenkins. He was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2005, when he was 18 and lost his battle on January 2, 2012, when he was 25 years old. His 7 year battle with sarcoma is exemplary of optimism and perseverance. Justin began to write poetry after his diagnosis. Although Justin is no longer with us, he believed that you shouldn't leave this earth without leaving something behind that can potentially change someone's life for the better. And indeed, he did just that.
During Justin’s battle with cancer, started writing inspirational poetry that helped him through the difficult times. Justin didn’t just write for himself, he believed that you shouldn’t leave this earth without leaving something behind that can potentially change someone’s life for the better. His poetry is what he left behind.
The FCWP Mission: To creatively engage and encourage people around the world to use poetry and other resourceful and innovative ideas, to inform, impact, and inspire others to join the fight against cancer.
The FCWP Vision: To inspire the world to use creative and innovative forms of art to bring awareness and funding for ALL cancers and ultimately the cure.
Previous Events
POETRY JAM FUNDRAISER
Every Third Wednesday
The Poet Life, in partnership with Poetry Floetry Vibes, would like to invite you to join us every Wednesday at 8:00PM EST on the Clubhouse app. If you would like to help us raise funds and awareness for cancer by listening in from your phone, feel free to join the room!
If you would like to participate in the event by sharing some of your poetry with everyone in the room, please complete the form below and we’ll be sure to confirm your place on stage.