The Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer Fund was formed in honor of the legendary singer who lost his life to stomach cancer. The Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable fund dedicated to support cancer prevention research, raise awareness and educate the public with the focus that early detection and prevention is of vital importance when dealing with this deadly disease that robs families of its loved ones. The Fund is dedicated to support research and education that furthers early detection, prevention and treatment of prostate, colon and stomach cancer from the notion that "Knowledge Equals Power."