About The Lone Warrior Foundation
A movement born from survival, changing one life, one family, one day at a time.
Robert A. Chumbook Jr.
Founder & Cancer Survivor
Robert A. Chumbook Jr. is a cancer survivor whose personal battle inspired him to create the Lone Warrior Foundation. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Robert transformed his fight into a holistic lifestyle centered around nutrition, exercise, and spiritual wellbeing.
His book, Lone Warrior's Journey, chronicles his path from diagnosis to recovery and serves as the foundation's guiding vision. Today, Robert dedicates his life to ensuring no single parent has to fight cancer alone.
"Change one life. Save one life. No warrior fights alone."
Our History
Lone Warrior Foundation was established to bring hope, education, and enlightenment to families struggling with the challenges of health and wellness during a cancer diagnosis.
The genesis of the foundation is the literary work Lone Warrior's Journey, written by Robert A. Chumbook Jr. The book recounts Robert's fight to survive terminal cancer and his journey creating a fundamentally holistic lifestyle centered around nutrition, exercise, and spiritual wellbeing.
The mission is to assist single-parent families who have been faced with the realities of cancer. The goal is to address the enormous challenges that a family faces financially, physically, and emotionally when either a parent or child is diagnosed with cancer.
The Diagnosis
Robert A. Chumbook Jr. is diagnosed with terminal cancer, beginning a life-changing journey.
The Transformation
Through holistic wellness, nutrition, and spiritual growth, Robert fights back and survives.
The Book
Lone Warrior's Journey is published, sharing Robert's story and inspiring others.
The Foundation
Lone Warrior Foundation is established as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to serve single-parent families battling cancer in Jacksonville, FL.
Board Leadership
Meet the dedicated leaders guiding the Lone Warrior Foundation's mission.
Robert A. Chumbook Jr.
Founder & Chairman
An entrepreneur who built businesses across fitness, financial services, and consulting, Rob is a Stage 4 cancer survivor who raised his daughter as a single father while fighting his own battle. He founded the Lone Warrior Foundation so no single parent has to face cancer alone.
Dana M. Alexander, CPA
CFO / Treasurer
A CPA with 17 years of experience specializing in not-for-profit accounting, Dana was raised in St. Louis by a single mother and has watched close relatives battle cancer as single parents. The mission resonated deeply, and she now leads the foundation's finances.
Ashley Cetin
Secretary
Ashley Cetin is a nonprofit professional with more than 12 years of experience in fundraising, development, and community engagement. She has served in leadership roles with Special Olympics and V for Victory, where she was Executive Director. Ashley is honored to serve as Secretary of the Lone Warrior Foundation and looks forward to using her experience and passion for service to support the Foundation's mission.
Kaitlin
Director of Operations
Kaitlin brings several years of nonprofit program and operations experience, along with a deeply personal connection to Lone Warrior's mission. Having experienced the challenges of being a single parent while caring for a child battling cancer, she understands how profoundly cancer can impact an entire family. She is passionate about using her experience to support single parents battling cancer and help ensure they feel seen, supported, and never alone.
Our Core Values
Love
Every action is guided by compassion and genuine care for the families we serve.
Hope
We believe in the power of hope to transform lives, even in the darkest moments.
Education
Knowledge empowers families to make informed health and wellness decisions.
Empowerment
We equip families with the tools and support they need to fight and thrive.
Gratitude
Living with gratitude and encouraging random acts of kindness in everything we do.
Pay It Forward
A commitment to ripple-effect generosity, each life we touch touches another.
The Lone Warrior Alliance
We proudly collaborate with nonprofit organizations that share our commitment to supporting families facing life's toughest battles. Each partner expands our reach and deepens our impact.
In the News
Lone Warrior Foundation has been featured by community and local press.
Palencia Press
Featured in the April 2023 newsletter, written by volunteer Amanda Andruzzi-Toussaint.
Harvard Westlake Alumni Newsletter
Featured in the July 2023 alumni newsletter.
First Coast News
Three featured television segments: videos coming soon.
Join Our Mission
Whether you donate, volunteer, or spread the word, you become part of the Lone Warrior family.