Stewart Francke

Singer, songwriter, author and actor Stewart Francke joins us ON THE DEAN'S LIST. 

 

His current book, What Don't Kill Me Just Makes Me Strong, is a survival memoir that recounts his remarkable journey through leukemia and a bone marrow transplant, complications and recovery. Understanding he is, as a survivor, part of the “lucky unlucky,” Francke finds the silver lining in his struggle and then some. Francke offers us his wisdom and insights as equal parts memoir and guide to living. 

 

Francke is a prolific musician, with eleven best selling recordings to his name. His current release, Heartless World features a guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen. Francke's music has won numerous awards: nine Detroit music awards, Hour Detroit's most popular musician 2002-2004, four straight ASCAP writer's awards, and the prestigious Point of Light Award for his work in cancer care. The Stewart Francke Leukemia Foundation (SFLF) was also presented the Partnership In Humanity Award by the Detroit Newspapers, and he was awarded a Creative Artist Grant by Artserve Michigan in 2003.

 

A leukemia and bone marrow transplant survivor of 10 years, Francke often plays benefit concerts and donates his time to cancer support efforts. For more information about his projects, http://www.stewartfrancke.com/