Our Mission
To provide temporary assistance to women facing life-changing circumstances by bridging the gap between the resources they have and the resources they need. We hope to help lift our sisters, mothers, daughters out of crisis and back into becoming all they are meant to be.
Our Story
Early on, there was an idea to gather some local female artists to perform together and help someone.
There was no recipient at the time, no cause, brand, or mission yet, but a dream to start an organization to merge a passion for helping others with a passion for making music.
Our founding lady found her voice against all odds during her battle with cancer. She focused heavily on creating the branding, the iconic logo, the mission, and the first fantastic event impacting our first beneficiary profoundly.
Together with the extraordinary ladies who rocked that year, and many volunteers, the first-ever LWR4AC event happened in 2015.
Every year we have pushed boundaries with the intention to spread our wings and take as many women as we can under them.
Impacting the lives of many beneficiaries, raising awareness of causes, and empowering female musicians to use their voices to help others ever since, we established ourselves as a non-profit with 501(c)3 designation on November 17th, 2020.
Our Goal
Is to be able to continue holding our annual events and to continue to grow our organization to help others all year long.
We have added to our team of volunteers, and have just begun rolling out our Ambassador Program with esteemed individuals who share and are passionate about our specific vision. More information coming soon!
Lifting others
Our music events have benefited cancer patients, siblings with Duchene's Muscular Dystrophy, house fire victims, and more. We have also contributed to other causes such as "The Sunshine Foundation", the "Coalition Against Trafficking of Women", "Christine's Hope For Children" and more. In addition to our event beneficiaries, we strive to help individuals in need throughout the year. This is made possible by the kindness of private donors, event goers and the volunteers who help us continue our mission.

The Why
THIS IS NOT JUST ANOTHER MUSIC FESTIVAL.
From the dawn of time, the human spirit has been one of overcoming. We gain strength and confidence as we tackle our trials, cultivating profound gratitude along the way (and we’ve loved music, too!).
But there's that critical moment when rebounding seems impossible. We lose hope; our dreams yield to surviving; our purpose is abandoned as we lean into fear. This moment is paralyzing.
For our founding lady, there was much to overcome and often nowhere to turn, including Breast Cancer.
This frustration deepened her desire to help others in this same boat.
Creating music was a miracle cure in many ways. It propelled her into a music career, ignited her purpose, and inspired her to find a way to harness this force to help others— and LWR4AC® was born.
We leverage the unifying power of music by planning charitable music festivals and merging the joy of music with doing good in the world.
It is a powerful symbiotic alliance.
Empowering female artists, by providing a platform to use their voices to give back, is also all full circle moment. Fighting for, and using your voice, is something we can all relate to.
When we come together, much like our tribal ancestors, we help others find hope when there seems to be none.
Apply For Help
We provide short-term financial assistance and support to women in the United States who are facing sudden crisis and can demonstrate need. Assistance may include help with rent, utilities, food, medical bills, loss of income due to illness or injury, or other essential living expenses.
Raising Awareness & Partnerships
In addition to direct aid, we raise awareness of women’s causes through our events and outreach. We also collaborate with and support other organizations whose missions align with ours, helping to expand the impact of our work. These partnerships allow us to strengthen the circle of care, advocacy, and healing available to women in need.
Our Application Process
Applications open one week after our annual fundraising event and remain available for 30 days.
All applications submitted during this 30-day period are reviewed equally. Afterward, applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funds.
All information is treated with the highest confidentiality and respect for privacy.
email us at info@ladieswhorock4acause.org
Attention: Application 2025
OUR TEAM
SHARON LIA
Founder and CEO
Creative Director and Event Producer
Musician, singer, composer/lyricist/songwriter, recording artist, and producer at Sharon Lia Band/Sharrick Records, GRAMMY® Voting member, and artist on GRAMMY Nominated Album.
RICK JANNOTTI
Treasurer and Co-Founder
IT Specialist & Event Producer
Musician, songwriter, engineer, and producer at Sharon Lia Band/Sharrick Records.
ANTHONY HEARN, CPA
Corporate Secretary
Accountant to The Stars, Non-Profits and Small Businesses and Compliance Specialist
AMBASSADORS
Our esteemed panel of ambassadors consists of talented, professional individuals who contribute to our cause by assisting in different capacities. They uphold the principles that are the pillars of our foundation of Positivity, Sharing our Vision, Earnest Effort to Assist, Altruism, Teamwork, and Philanthropy.
SHEILA HANDLEY
Outreach and Sponsorship AMBASSADOR
California, USA
Beth Hilton
Public Relations and Outreach AMBASSADOR
President, The B Company
PR – Social – Media & Music
California, United States
MARK LANOUE
AMBASSADOR
Award Winning Musician/Songwriter,
Author, Podcaster, Innovator,
Inductee to the NASA “Space Technology Hall of Fame”,
PhD Candidate, World Traveler,
Voting Member of the Recording Academy,
Inventor of Hyperspectral Technologies,
Founding member of the bands Kick The Wicked & Fiction Syxx
Arkansas, USA
Heather Vallies
Media and Outreach
AMBASSADOR
Photographer
Elmer, NJ, USA
DESI “DEE ROCK” HILLARD
AMBASSADOR Award Winning Nashville Southern Rock & Soul recording Artist, music producer & songwriter. Composer for TV & Films and Lead Vocalist and guitarist for Blackwood Mojo.
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
JUDY TOTH
Rock Shop AMBASSADOR
Philadelphia, PA
VIKA HUNTER
LEAD AMBASSADOR
Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording Artist
Florida, USA
SANDY HALL
AMBASSADOR
Vocalist, Songwriter, Recording Artist
Lead Singer Kick It Out A Tribute To Heart band, Registered Nurse by day.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA