The Promise We Made
Transforming Grief into a Force for Good
$50.99
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
8 December 2026
Summary
From the Deepest Loss, a Legacy of Love
When Larry and Sherry Swank lost their son Jaxson at twenty-two months old, the grief was all-consuming. But in the darkness of that first night, they made a promise: they would find a way to give their son’s brief, radiant life lasting meaning.
The Promise We Made: Transforming Grief into a Force for Good tells the story of how that promise became the JWAS Foundation, an organization providing full scholarships, leadership de…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798891884137 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Larry Swank, Sherry Swank |
| Publisher: | Advantage Media Group |
| Imprint: | Advantage Media Group |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 8 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 403g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 229mm |
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Critics Review
“Sherry and Larry have both done a marvelous job in creating a narrative that is captivating on more than one level. Not only does the reader gain an understanding of where you are and where you have been, but where the JWAS Foundation is—its purpose, its growth, and its potential. As bereaved parents, my wife, Cindy, and I encourage you to read The Promise We Made and walk away challenged to be a better person, make a difference, and be an encourager.”
— Pete Hodo III
Chief Financial Officer, Highland Commercial Mortgage
“Transforming the pain of grief into a source of strength, purpose, and deeper connection—The Promise We Made is a love story, inspired by the light of a lost child, fueled by faith, and filled with hope and healing.”
— Dan and Tricia Luck
JWAS Supporters
“This is the story of how one family’s heartbreak has been the catalyst for them to make the world a better place. It is a lesson for everyone in how to turn loss into purpose by creating light for others.”
— Nancy Mercurio
Executive Director, Unity of Tampa
“Imagine the darkest moment of despair you’ve ever lived through—and then imagine that instead of allowing it to consume you with hate and resentment, you used it to inspire you to give, share, and provide for others. Sherry and Larry’s story is heartbreaking and extraordinary, and the reach of their Foundation already extends far beyond them. But the true legacy of their work, lives, and this book is that they provide what the world needs more than anything right now: a model for how, instead of being lost in grief, we each can use our hurt to heal.”
— Jeff Shuck
Founder & President, More For Many
Larry Swank
Larry Swank
Larry Swank is the Founder and Chairman of Sterling Group, a leading multifamily housing firm headquartered in Mishawaka, Indiana, with operations across fifteen states. A pioneer in affordable housing throughout the Midwest, he has spent more than fifty years in the industry and is a Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders. He is the co-founder of the Jaxson William Augustus Swank (JWAS) Foundation, which provides full academic scholarships and comprehensive family programming to children from preschool through college. He resides in Mishawaka, Indiana.
Sherry Swank
Sherry Swank is a community leader, philanthropist, and former Vice President of Operations at Sterling Group. She has served on the boards of the Center for the Homeless and the Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation. She is the co-founder of the Jaxson William Augustus Swank (JWAS) Foundation, which provides full academic scholarships and comprehensive family programming to children from preschool through college. She resides in Mishawaka, Indiana.
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