Help and Hope Happen Here
Episodes
Jackie Walker will talk about the Non-Profit Lucy's Love Bus, which focuses on bringing Integrative Therapies to Pediatric Cancer patients. This non-profit was started by Lucy Grogan, who passed away from Leukemia when she was 12 years old.
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Grogan was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia when she was 8 years old. By the time she was 11 she decided that she was "Done" with ...
Dr. Elaine Ostrander will talk about her Canine Genome Project and the similarities between dogs and humans when it comes to being diagnosed with cancer. Each specie can suffer from the same cancers and can be given the same treatment protocols.
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not only are dogs man's best friends, they also have many common traits when it comes to the subject of cancer. On today's podcast, Dr. Elai...
Hannah Adams survived her Wilms Tumor cancer battle when she was 5 1/2 years old. Now a sophomore at the University of Alabama and the reigning Miss Birmingham, Hannah will talk about her amazing advocacy work for the cause of Pediatric Cancer.
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Adams began her Pediatric Cancer advocacy work when she was just 8 years old, becoming the youngest captain in Florida for the Relay For Life e...
Paoola Sefair is a two time cancer survivor and now has No Evidence of Disease. In 2022 she started an informational cancer App called MY CARE CREW so cancer patients can communicate with one another.
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2014 after having trouble swallowing, Paoola Sefair was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. In 2020 Paoola was diagnosed again with cancer but the goo...
Ian Lock will talk about his battle with Osteosarcoma which began in 2010, his Pediatric Cancer advocacy work which started in high school, and his current focus which is to get his PHD in Molecular Cancer Biology from Duke University.
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After hurting his leg as a sophomore in high school during a school football game in 2010, Ian Lock went to his pediatrician who saw a dark spot on ...
Lisa and Mac Tichenor will talk about their son Willie who passed away from Osteosarcoma in 2006. They will also talk about their Quad W Foundation and the Osteosaroma Institute which they started to honor Willie and help Osteosarcoma patients.
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa and Mac Tichenors' son Willie lost his battle with Osteosarcoma in 2006. On today's podcast Lisa and Mac will talk about Willie, who li...
Christina Myers and Kevin Reardon will talk about their daughter Olivia, who was born 10 1/2 weeks prematurely, had heart surgery when she was a month old, and is now going through treatment for Stage 4 Aveolar Rhabdomayosarcoma.
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Christina Myers and Kevin Reardon's daughter Olivia has been through a myriad of serious health issues in her still very young life. Born 10 1/2 ...
Dr. Caitlyn Barrett has been at the forefront of many positive innovations and changes that have helped kids who have battled some form of Pediatric Cancer, and will talk about the various roles that she has been involved with on today's podcast.
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Caitlyn Barrett has her PHD in Cancer Biology from Vanderbilt University plus her post doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. She has take...
Roz and Adrian Conoboy started their Non- Profit WE CAN KICK IT which helps kids ages 6-18 who have been affected by cancer. Adrian is a soccer coach who was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2016 after suffering a seizure while walking in New York City.
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After suffering a seizure while walking in New York City, Adrian Conoboy was diagnosed with Brain Cancer. While in the hospital receiving treatment, ...
Prabal Chakrabarti and Venessa Ruget will talk about their beloved daughter Sajni who passed away after a 19 month fight against DIPG in July of 2017. Sajni had a desire to change the world , even though she was only 8 years old.
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After falling on her own several times and experiencing pain in her pinkie finger while playing the violin, Prabal Chakrabarti and Venessa Ruget&apo...
Karla and Brian Veal adopted their son Greyson shortly after he was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2018. Karla will talk about their beloved son on today's podcast and will detail a heartbreaking end to Greyson's far too short life
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karla and Brian Veal became Foster Parents to Greyson 4 days after he was born. 13 months later Greyson was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic ...
On today's podcast Jennifer Lorencovitz and Brian Morello will talk about their Non-Profit FAMILY REACH, which provides financial assistance and direction for families which are facing a cancer diagnosis.
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jennifer Lorencovitz is the Senior Director of Programming and Brian Morello is the Co-Founder and Senior Project manager for the Non- Profit FAMILY R...
Dr. Mariella Filbin, who is a leading Neurooncologist at Dana Farber and Boston Children's Hospital will talk about the specific Pediatric Brain Cancers she works on, including DIPG which is the deadliest form of this terrible disease.
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mariella Filbin was raised just outside of Vienna Austria, where she completed her academic road to becoming a Neurooncologist. Thankfully for t...
Sonya Kulkarni is a senior at Bellaire High School in Houston Texas. On today's podcast she will talk about her many accomplishments that she has had at such a young age, and her desired career goal of becoming a Pediatric Oncologist
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sonya Kulkarni is an incredible young woman and already has produced a list of accomplishments that would make anyone twice her age more than proud. A...
Dr. Lianna Marks
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lianna Marks- Interview
Lara and Kevin Weberling will talk about their beloved son Hans who passed away after a nearly 6 year battle with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma in September of 2012 when he was 9 years old.
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lara and Kevin Weberling's son Hans was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma when he was 3 years old in 2006. On today's podcast L...
Angela Lee was first diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkins Lymphoma when she was 13 years old in 1984. Angela will talk about this and her advocacy work that she has been doing for many years on today's podcast
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Lee was playing basketball on her school team as a 13 year old in 1984 when she first noticed swelling near her neck. After her basketball coac...
Dr. Lianna Marks is an oncologist who specializes in Lymphoma at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University. She will talk about that form of Pediatric Cancer and the treatment that she oversaw for 17 year old Mia Gatanaga.
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Dr. Lianna Marks will talk about her role as a Pediatric Cancer oncologist who specializes in Lymphoma at the Lucile Packard C...
Austin Atteberry will talk about his SING ME A STORY Foundation which invites songwriters to listen to stories from kids who have Pediatric Cancer or other maladies, and then write and produce songs based on these stories.
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Austin Atteberry noticed when a beautiful woman named Sara moved right next door to him in Nashville, Tennessee in 2010. Austin found out that she wor...
Steven Branfman will talk about his son Jared who passed away in 2005 after fighting a 2 year battle with Spinal Cancer. Since then, the Branfman family has raised over 6 million dollars for Pediatric Cancer research.
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jared Branfman was diagnosed with Spinal Cancer in 2003, when he was 21 years old and an Adolescent and Young Adult patient. After a two year battle, ...
Brian and Angie Perry will talk about their son Ethan who passed away after a battle against T Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma on March 25 0f 2021 when he was just 12 years old. Ethan's cancer was a rare offshoot of Non Hodgkins Lymphoma.
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Angie Perry's son Ethan was diagnosed with T Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma on July 30th of 2020, just after he turned 12 years old. At th...
Kathy Derr, the co- founder of the Non- Profit A KID AGAIN, and Susan Gilbert whose family became members of this Non-Profit in November of 2020, will talk about the wonderful work that this organization has done as it has helped more than 200,000 people.
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Derr lost her son Christopher to an inoperable brain tumor in the early 1990's and in 1995 co-founded the Non-Profit A KID AGAIN. Along wit...
Laura Bray will talk about the critical Pediatric Cancer drug shortages that take place far too many times when kids are undergoing their cancer treatments. Laura will discuss her Angels For Change Non-Profit, which is helping to reduce this problem.
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Laura Bray's daughter Abby was undergoing treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia she needed a drug called Erwinaze, which was in short s...
Dr. Archie Bleyer will talk about his 10 years as the Chair of the Children's Cancer group in the 1990's and his subsequent advocacy for the many Adolescents and Young Adults in the age group of 18-39 that are diagnosed with cancer.
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Archie Bleyer is a well known and highly respected member of the Cancer Community. On today's podcast Dr. Bleyer will talk about his 10 yea...
Tiffany McConathy's daughter Nora passed away from a Brain and Spinal Cord tumor called ETMR when she was 14 months old in February of 2022. Tiffany will also discuss how Covid negatively impacted Nora at the end of her far too short life.
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After noticing a weakness on the left side of her face, Tiffany McConathy and her husband Jeremy took their 9 month old daughter Nora to her Pediatric...
Oscar Ortiz will talk about his beloved son Sebastian who passed away from Rhadomayosarcoma after a difficult 14 month fight against this form of Pediatric Cancer in December of 2016.
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar Ortiz's son Sebastian was diagnosed with Rhabdomayosarcoma as a sophomore in high school in October of 2015. On today's podcast, you w...
Marc Girolimetti's daughter Ava was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and became one of the 1st patients at Boston Children's Hospital to receive Cart T Cell Therapy. Ava has now been cancer free for 32 months.
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2016 shortly before her 7th birthday Ava Girolimetti was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After a relapse in early January of 2019, she...
Susan and Gregory Jacobson will talk about Gregory's battle with Rhabdomayosarcoma which started when he was a senior in high school in 2015, his relapse in 2017, and the great news that his scans have been clear for the past 5 years.
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Jacobson is now 5 years past his relapse of the Pediatric Cancer Rhabdomayosarcoma, which he was originally diagnosed with as a senior in high...
Michael Pruitt will talk about his son Rylan who passed away from the very rare Pediatric Brain Cancer Medullomayoblastoma in March of this year when he was 6 years old. Michael will talk about Rylan's heroic fight on today's podcast.
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Pediatric Brain Cancer Medullomayoblastoma is not the same cancer as the much more common Medulloblastoma. On today's podcast Michael Pruitt ...
Emma Lipnicky will talk about her daughter Olivia who passed away from a form of Pediatric Brain Cancer when she was 8 years old in November of 2019. Olivia was also the inspiration behind the Non- Profit Liv Like A Unicorn.
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Olivia Lipnicky passed away from a form of Pediatric Brain Cancer when she was 8 years old in November of 2019. On today's podcast Olivia's ...
Michael Miller will talk about his daughter Amy's successful fight against Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, as well as the non-profit Curesearch, of which he is a board member of.
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Miller and his family are all too familiar with cancer. Michael's daughter Amy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she w...
Jeff Dannick and Joellen Broubalow will talk about the Horizon Day Camp, located in Northern Virginia, which offers a 6 week summer program for Pediatric Cancer patients to experience joy, instead of focusing on their cancer ordeals.
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Jeff Dannick, who is the Executive Director of the Pozez Jewish Community Center and Joellen Broubalow who is the Camp Directo...
On today's podcast we will hear expert tutorials from 3 doctors and 2 sets of parents who will talk about Hepatoblastoma, which is the most common form of Pediatric Liver Cancer.
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hepatoblastoma is the most common form of Pediatric Liver Cancer. On today's podcast, Dr. Allison O'Neil who is the Director of the Liver Tu...
Tara Simkins will talk about her son Brennan who survived 4 Bone Marrow Transplant in 18 months, after being diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Brennan is now 21 years old, in college, and living his best life possible.
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Tara Simkins will talk about her son Brennan who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in early 2009. What happened from t...
Deana Cavan will talk about her son Everett who passed away from a Rhabdoid Liver Tumor that had spread to his lungs, just 5 days before he turned 10 months old in 2015. Deana will also discuss her Retreat Based non-profit Retts Roost.
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On today's podcast Deana Cavan will talk about her beloved son Everett, known as Rett, who passed away on February 22nd 2015 after his Rhabdoid T...
Anita Rodriguez will talk about her son Eric who had an Optic Glioma diagnosed when he was 15 years old and eventually passed away from Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Anita will also talk about the upcoming Jimmy Fund Walk which will honor Eric's life.
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Eric Rodriguez was 15 years old, he was diagnosed with an Optic Glioma. A few years later, he developed lesions in his mouth which turned into Sq...
Erin Stern, who received her Masters in Cancer Biology from Harvard University, will talk about the summer camp that she founded called Camp Casco, which welcomes Pediatric Cancer patients to spend one week where they can forget about their cancer battles
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When Erin Stern was a teenager in San Diego, she worked one summer at a camp for Pediatric Cancer patients. Later, she went to Harvard University wher...
Leslee Hacker will talk about her daughter Lauren and her difficult battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Fortunately Lauren has been cancer free for 6 years. Leslee will also discuss her very successful non-profit Lolo's Angels..
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back in 2012 Leslee Hacker's daughter Lauren was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. On today's podcast Leslee will talk about the very d...
Melissa Wilson is a News Anchor and Medical Reporter on Fox 26 in Houston and will talk about her career and about her 15 year old son Caleb, who is a long term survivor of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Wilson started her career as a News Anchor in 2000 and has been at Fox 26 in Houston , Texas for the past 20 years, where she serves as both...
Adam La Reau and Dianne Lynch will talk about their non-profit One Summit, which pair Navy Seal members with Pediatric Cancer patients, to help these kids learn life skills to help them with their cancer battles.
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam La Reau is the Founder of the non profit One Summit and Dianne Lynch is its Executive Director. On today's podcast, they will talk about thi...
Bri Hoffman will talk about her son Jack who was diagnosed with a form of Pediatric Brain Cancer when he was 5 1/2 years old in 2011, and that now he is almost 17 years old, a junior in high school , and living as good of a life as possible.
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Hoffman was diagnosed with Brain Cancer when he was 5 1/2 years old. Eventually, the Hoffman family who lives in Nebraska, came to Boston to get ...
Dr. Rachel Orgel is a 3 time Pediatric Cancer survivor who has been free of cancer for the past 18 years. On today's podcast Rachel will talk about her cancer battles, and will also discuss her life today as a teacher and recent author.
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rachel Orgel was diagnosed with a Franz tumor on her pancreas when she was living in Okinawa, Japan in 8th grade. This very rare cancer is known a...
Dr. Todd Druley, who is a Pediatric Oncologist and Physician Scientist will talk about many topics concerning Pediatric Cancer on today's podcast, including one of his specialties which is Molecular Genomics.
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Todd Druley will talk about a number of subjects on today's Podcast. One of his major goals is to improve molecular diagnostics for these k...
Summer Germann , who lost her younger brother Mac to Leukemia when he was 10 years old, will talk about her BRAVE GOWNS Non Profit, in which she designs brand new hospital gowns which have been worn by 500,000 Pediatric Cancer patients all over the world
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Summer Germann has a background in Product Development. After her 10 year old brother Mac died from Leukemia in 2002, Summer thought for a long time a...
Trish Siefer and Ray Pavlik will talk about an incredible weekend fundraiser called KICKS FOR CANCER, in which High School students participate in a 3 day multitude of events to raise money in the fight against Ovarian Cancer
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2007, Lois Wells, the mother of Concord Carlisle High School Assistant boys soccer coach Steve Wells passed away from Ovarian Cancer. As a respon...
Dana Norrod, the Operations Manager for the Non Profit Nellies Champions For Kids, will discuss her nearly 10 year old son Corbin's successful battle against Stage 3 Neuroblastoma, which he was diagnosed with when he was 6 months old.
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dana Norrod will talk about her son Corbin, who was diagnosed with Stage 3 Neuroblastoma when he was 6 months old. After some early scares about his l...
Dr. Lisa Diller, a very well known Pediatric Cancer Oncologist at Dana Farber and Boston Children's Hospital will discuss Neuroblastoma, the importance of genetic testing for very young children, and long term survivorship on today's podcast.
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lisa Diller has had many titles during her great career at Dana Farber and Boston Children's Hospital. These titles include being the Chief M...
Jon and Jenn Wall will talk about their son Zach who was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in January of 2021. Zach's cancer had already metastasized into his lungs at a very early stage and he passed away on November 5th of last year.
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jon and Jen Wall's son Zach was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in January of 2021. Unfortunately this cancer had already spread to his lungs which c...
Elizabeth Allen survived her battle with Medulloblastoma which she was diagnosed with in 2004 and is now a graduate student at Tufts University. She will discuss the importance of the seldom talked about subject of nutrition for Pediatric Cancer patients
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After being diagnosed with the pediatric brain cancer Medulloblastoma in 2004, Elizabeth Allen was able to survive her battle and move on to where she...
Sharon Snyder is the founder of the Kisses For Kyle Foundation, which honors the memory of her 2 year old son Kyle who passed away after an 8 month fight against High Risk T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sharon Snyder's 2 year old son Kyle passed away after an 8 month battle with High Risk T Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2001. Sharon&apos...
Hayley and Justin Dickens lost their 4 year old daughter Kallie to Pediatric Brain Cancer on May 7th, exactly 2 months before we recorded this podcast. As you will hear, they relay Kallie's journey with incredible class, grace, and dignity.
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hayley and Justin Dickens 4 year old daughter Kallie passed away from Pediatric Brian Cancer on May 7th of this year, exactly 2 months before we recor...
Hanna Jorgenson was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma as a high school sophomore and had her right leg, hip, and half of her pelvis amputated. 12 years later, she is happily married, works full time, and contributes to the cause of Pediatric Cancer.
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While playing soccer for her high school team as a sophomore in 2010, Hanna Jorgenson felt pain in her right hip. This hip pain turned out to be Osteo...
Jim Sexton lost his son Michael to Neuroblastoma in 1993 . Jim's response to that was to start the Neuroblastoma Children's Cancer Society non profit in 1994 along with his wife Dori to help make lives better for future patients of this Pediatric Cancer.
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jim and Dori Sexton's 3 year old son passed away from Neuroblastoma in 1993 after an intense 9 month treatment protocol. Disappointed by the lack...
In January of 1993 Kathleen Casey's son Barrett (Bear) passed away after a 5 1/2 year battle with Wilms Tumor. Kathleen will talk about her beloved son and the Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation that she has been running for the past 29 years.
25 Jul 2022
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When Kathleen Casey's son Barrett (Bear) was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor in the late 1980's, she was told that this kidney cancer was highly ...
Marian Newell and Samantha Spina will talk about Jesse Spina, Marian's son and Samantha's brother, who was diagnosed with Ewings Sarcoma when he was 11 years old, relapsed, and passed away from Leukemia when he was 14.
21 Jul 2022
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Marian Newell's son Jesse was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma when he was 11 years old in 2001. This diagnosis led to a relapse which turned ...
Laura Rapa will talk about her daughter McCoy who was diagnosed with High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 4 years old. McCoy is now 7, has completed her treatment and has been able to lead her life that is so full of promise.
18 Jul 2022
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After experiencing symptoms that seemed like she had a cold, Laura Rapa's daughter McCoy was diagnosed with High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemi...
Anna Day was 9 years old when her 9 month old sister Isabella was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2012. On today's podcast, Anna will discuss her Anna's Bake Sale Foundation which she started in honor of Isabella.
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Day will talk about her sister Isabella who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma in 2012 when she was 9 months old. Anna was 9 years old at...
Shawn Mahoney will talk about his daughter Layla who was diagnosed on August 1st of 2021 with a rare strain of a High Grade Anaplastic Supertentorial Ependymoma, which is a form of Pediatric Brain Cancer..
11 Jul 2022
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After experiencing blinding headaches in early August of 2021, Shawn Mahoney's 6 year old daughter Layla was diagnosed with a High Grade Anapla...
Jen Caruso is the founder of the Pediatric Cancer SWIRLS AROUND THE WORLD FOUNDATION, which she started in honor and memory of her cousin Matthew, who passed away from Ewings Sarcoma when he was 19 years old in 2013.
07 Jul 2022
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Jen Caruso is a young woman who is totally dedicated to the cause of Pediatric Cancer. Already having the desire to help others while she was a Girl S...
Misty Hughes will talk about her diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia which she recived just before her 9th birthday, and how her recovery led her to want to help and serve others, which she has been doing for most of the past 40 years.
04 Jul 2022
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Misty Hughes was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia just before her 9th birthday. As she recovered from this form of Pediatric Cancer, she de...
Alexandra Neenan is going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and on today's podcast she will discuss how she hopes to use her education to help Pediatric Cancer patients and their families negotiate the difficult path of this most unfair disease.
30 Jun 2022
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Alexandra Neenan's interest in the cause of Pediatric Cancer began while she was a college student and joined the Lemon Club, which is associated...
Leia Hunt will talk about her early fight with Retinoblastoma, what she went through during her early and teenage years, and her non profit LEIA'S KIDS which she started when she was 18 to help Pediatric Cancer patients and their families.
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leia Hunt was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma when she was just 2 1/2 years old. This form of Pediatric Cancer cost her the use of her left eye and sh...
Kelly and Tony Trent will talk about their son Tyler who became a legend while attending Purdue University during his battle with Osteosarcoma. Tyler's story is one of courage, inspiration, and unfortunately heartbreak .
23 Jun 2022
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Tyler Trent was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in 2014 after what was thought to be only a broken arm after throwing a frisbee. His parents Kelly and Ton...
Mandy Spielvogle Powell and Steve Passagno will discuss their well known non-profit the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer, which has developed many innovative programs to make lives easier for Pediatric Cancer patients and their families.
20 Jun 2022
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Mandy Spielvogle Powell is the Managing Director and Steve Passagno is the Treasurer of the non-profit the Coalition Against Childhood Cancer. Mandy...
Lily Pevoto is the Executive Director of THON for 2023. This Dance Marathon held at Penn State is the largest Student Run Philanthropy in the world, raising over 200 million dollars to help in the fight against Pediatric Cancer.
16 Jun 2022
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One of the reasons that Lily Pevoto wanted to attend Penn State University was that she was so impressed with their Dance Marathon known as THON. This...
Lorna Day will talk about her son Sam who passed away after a long and difficult battle with Ewing's Sarcoma in 2016, and the Foundation she set up in his honor to fund research for the most difficult forms of Pediatric Cancer.
13 Jun 2022
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Lorna Day's son Sam was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in 2010 and went through an arduous treatment ordeal that included losing his left le...
Rich Nardiello, who has become a major activist and advocate for Pediatric Cancer patients over the past 5 years, will talk about his non profit PopPops Kustom Kars on today's podcast.
09 Jun 2022
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Rich Nardiello suffered a hemorrhagic stroke at the age of 55 and fortunately was one of the 4-6 percent of people who survive that condition. After r...
Jimmy Canton is the CEO of the Hole in The Wall Gang Camp which was started by the legendary actor Paul Newman. Jimmy will talk about this camp which has helped so many kids who are undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer and other illnesses.
06 Jun 2022
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In 1988 iconic actor Paul Newman started the Hole in The Wall Gang Camp to help kids who were suffering from both pediatric cancer and other illness...
Kylee McGrane started her non profit A MOMENT OF MAGIC after dressing up as a princess and visiting a pediatric cancer patient at a Long Island Hospital. This non profit is now in 350 hospitals and has helped 110,000 kids across the United States.
02 Jun 2022
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While home during college break Kylee McGrane watched the movie Frozen. As she saw the Princess Elsa, and also thought about how Taylor Swift did ...
David Hagan lost his son Ben to Leukemia in the mid 1990's. During that time period David joined the non profit WHY ME to help him cope with his son's disease. This connection became so important, that David became its Executive Director.
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During the time period that David Hagan's son Ben was going through his battle with Leukemia, a battle that he unfortunately was not able to reco...
Jaclyn and Denis Murphy will talk about Jaclyn's successful fight against Medulloblastoma, and how a gesture from the Women's Lacrosse team from Northwestern led to the Friends of Jaclyn Foundation and its Adopt A Child program.
26 May 2022
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Jaclyn Murphy was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma when she was 9 years old. During her treatment, the Women's Lacrosse Team from Northwestern Univ...
Terry Calvin will talk about his daughter Claire who was diagnosed with DIPG at the age of 6 during the beginning of the Pandemic. Terry will talk about Claire, what she has overcome, and how she is doing 23 months past her original diagnosis.
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After having trouble learning how to ride her bicycle when she was 6 years old because of accidents and balance issues, Terry Calvin's daughter C...
Laurie Strongin will talk about her son Henry who passed away from the blood disorder Fanconi Anemia, the work that she did to lobby for passage of Stem Cell legislation, and her Hope For Henry Foundation which has helped so many Pediatric Cancer patients
19 May 2022
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Laurie Strongin's son Henry passed away at the age of 7 from the blood disorder Fanconi Anemia in 2002. During Henry's battle with this di...
Katie Holcomb will talk about her brother Ryan's battle with Osteosarcoma, her own battle as a sibling during this period, and the non profit Ryan's Case For Smiles on today's podcast.
16 May 2022
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Katie Holcomb's brother Ryan was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma when she was entering her sophomore year in high school. On today's podcast K...
Shari Ann Almeida will talk about her daughter Dakota who was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 6 months old, and how she now looks at life from a completely different perspective 3 years later.
12 May 2022
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Before her daughter Dakota was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 6 months old in April of 2019, Shari Ann Almeida had ...
Madison Quinn was 13 years old when she saw a story about a girl who had been diagnosed with cancer. Madison will discuss how seeing this motivated her to get totally involved in the fight against Pediatric Cancer.
09 May 2022
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When Madison Quinn was 13 years old and saw a story on social media about a girl who was diagnosed with cancer, she knew she had to do something. That...
Tim O'Connell built a spectacular 7000 square foot home for Pediatric Cancer patients and their families to enjoy for one week each year. Tim will talk about Tommy's Place, which has been described as Disney like, minus the rides
05 May 2022
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In 2018 Tim O'Connell started a non profit to start the process of achieving his dream of building a Vacation Home for Pediatric Cancer Patients ...
Ashley Haseotes will talk about her innovative and highly successful non profit ONE MISSION which she started after seeing her son Nicholas hospitalized for 188 days during his Leukemia battle. The good news is that he is now a teenager and thriving.
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After watching her son Nicholas spend 188 days in the hospital with Acute Myeloid Leukemia, Asley Haseotes decided to start a non profit to help ...
Dana-Sue and Bill Crews had siblings who were diagnosed with cancer when they themselves were 7. They will discuss that, Bill's adult cancer, and the publishing company they started for young authors to write about their cancer journey's
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dana-Sue and Bill Crews both had siblings who were diagnosed with cancer when they themselves were just 7 years old. They will discuss that, Bill&apos...
Michael Shpigelmacher, the Founder and CEO of Bionaut Labs will discuss an engineered tool, that shows GREAT PROMISE in trying to solve the major problem of DIPG, the deadliest form of Pediatric Brain Cancer.
23 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Shpigelmacher is the Founder and CEO of Bionaut Labs. On today's Podcast, Michael will talk about an engineered tool which is showing MUC...
In today's Podcast Shara Moskowitz will talk about her daughter Avery who eventually was diagnosed with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma, and has somehow managed to defeat nearly all of the too many obstacles that have been thrown her way.
21 Apr 2022
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When 3 year old Avery Moskowitz was diagnosed with a Wilms Tumor she went into surgery to have it removed. During the surgical procedure, her doctors ...
Annie Bartosz will talk about her twin brother Jack who passed away from Neuroblastoma in 2012, her father John who passed away from cancer in 2016, and the amazing advocacy work that she does for Pediatric Cancer, which began when she was 11 years old.
18 Apr 2022
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Annie Bartosz still considers her brother Jack, who passed away from Neuroblastoma in 2012 to be one of her best friends as he looks down on her from ...
On today's Podcast Susan Giusto and Dr. Scott Coven will discuss the problem of Delayed Diagnosis, which happens when a child's Pediatrician takes too long to order the proper tests which can lead to a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis.
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Giusto and Dr. Scott Coven will talk about the Pediatric Cancer problem of Delayed Diagnosis on today's podcast. This happens more than it ...
4 time Pediatric Brain Cancer survivor Stephanie Peters will talk about the time period from 1997 through 2002 when she was diagnosed with Ependymoma 4 times, and how she has managed to survive and live as normal a life as possible 20 years later.
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
During a 3 week period in 1997 Stephanie Peters experienced nausea, dizziness, and finally neck pain before her Pediatric Brian Cancer diagnosis of Ep...
Scanxiety is a well known part of the Pediatric Cancer experience. Rozaria Kozar, who lost her son Brody to Rhabdomayosarcoma in 2015 will talk about this topic, which is a featured part of her highly rated Living With Scanxiety Podcast.
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rosaria Kozar will talk about her son Brody who she lost to Rhabdomayosarcoma in 2015. For several years after Brody's passing, Rosaria struggled...
Eliane and Gary Markoff lost their daughter Rachel Molly to Pediatric Brain cancer in 1992 and to honor her memory, they started the Art In Giving Non Profit, which they will talk about on today's Podcast.
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Art In Giving is a non profit started by Eliane and Gary Markoff, after their daughter Rachel Molly passed away from a form of Pediatric Brain Can...
Jeri Wilson, The Executive Director of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation will discuss the fundraiser Dribble For a Cure on today's Podcast. This annual event takes place on the campuses of St. John's University and UCLA.
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeri Wilson has been the Executive Director of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation for 10 years. Under the umbrella of this foundation is Dribble...
Sarah Bartosz , now the Executive Director at Beat Childhood Cancer, will talk about losing her son Jack and her husband John within the last 10 years to Neuroblastoma in Jack's case, and the after affects of a Young Adults Cancer in John's case.
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Bartosz recently became the Executive Director at Beat Childhood Cancer and has certainly navigated a more than difficult path to get there. Sar...
Theresa Beech, A Space Engineer at Nasa, will discuss how her expertise in collecting and analyzing data, has helped to identify problems and come up with answers to the difficult bone cancer Osteosarcoma, which cost her son his life in 2016.
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa Beech's son Daniel was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma when he was 11 years old and passed away from this bone cancer in 2016 when he was 13 ...
Danielle Leach lost her son Mason to Medulloblastoma in October of 2007. Since that time Danielle has become one of the most well known and passionate advocates for the cause of both Pediatric Cancer in general and specializing in Pediatric Brain Cancer.
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After a 15 month battle with Medulloblastoma which began in July of 2006 and sadly ended in October of 2007, 5 year old Mason Leach lived a very short...
Lisa Ward will talk about her amazing son Jace, who was diagnosed with DIPG when he was 20 years old, and spent the next 25 months trying to advocate for the younger kids who were dealt the same hand that Jace had fought to overcome.
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While a 20 year old student at the University of Kansas in 2019 Jace Ward was diagnosed with DIPG, a Pediatric Brain Cancer that normally strikes kids...
Licensed Therapist and the head of Family Chemotherapy, Adriana Lewin will discuss the many problems that parents have to cope with after their child is diagnosed with any form of Pediatric Cancer, as her son did when he was 3 years old.
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adriana Lewin's soon to be 4 year old son was diagnosed with Rhabdomayosarcoma in November of 2019. A licensed Therapist, Adriana started the F...
Sydney Sherwood is a Singer, Songwriter, and Pediatric Cancer Advocate who will talk about her younger brother Billy, who happens to be her best friend and is thriving after a most difficult battle against Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma.
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney Sherwood's younger brother Billy was diagnosed with Stage 4 High Risk Neuroblastoma when he was 13 months old in 2008. Sydney is 5 1/2 y...
Dana Giordano was diagnosed with cancer in one of her ovaries when she was 14 years old. She will talk about that and her running career in which she was an All American and qualified for the Olympic Track Trials in 2020.
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When she was 14 years old during the summer after completing 8th grade, Dana Giordano was diagnosed with cancer in one of her ovaries. After having su...
Jenny and Mark Mosier's son Michael passed away from DIPG when he was 6 years old in 2015. Jenny will talk abut her son, and also discuss the Chad Tough Defeat DIPG Foundation which has raised millions for this form of Pediatric Brain Cancer.
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny and Mark Mosier's son Michael was doing all of the things that a healthy soon to be 6 year old boy was doing in August of 2014. Less than a...
Patti and Al Gustafson will talk about their son Michael who lost his battle with Medulloblastoma when he was 15 years old. They will be joined by Dr. Angela Waanders who will talk about the importance of post mortem brain tumor donations.
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Patti and Al Gustafson will talk about their son Michael, who passed away after a 5 year battle with the pediatric brain cancer Medulloblastoma, Dur...
Angie Willis will talk about her daughter Sara, who passed away in 2018 when she was 18 years old from a Bifocal Pure Germinoma, and the non profit Sara's Acts of Kindness which Angie started in memory of her beloved daughter.
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 14 in 2014, Sara Willis was diagnosed with a form of Brain Cancer known as Bifocal Pure Germinoma. Her mother Angie will talk about her ...
Pediatric Cancer Survivor Eric Newman will talk about his Roc Solid Foundation, which builds play sets for children undergoing cancer treatment, and also provides these children with Ready Bags as they enter hospitals to begin their treatment protocols.
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Newman was diagnosed with a very rare from of Liver Cancer when he was 3 years old. His cousins Shannon and Nicole, at 3 years old and 5 years ol...
Nick Giallourakis is the President and Co Founder of the non- profit Elephants and Tea. On today's podcast, Nick will discuss his non profit which focuses on the adolescent and young adult population and their cancer battles.
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Giallourakis's brother Steven is a 4 time cancer survivor, a journey which began when he was 15 years old. As a result of that, the Giallour...
Dr. Michael Jensen of Seattle Children's Hospital is one of the leading authorities on Cart T Cell Therapy. On today's podcast Dr. Jensen will talk about this therapy, that is critical to the future of Pediatric Cancer.
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Michael Jensen has been working on Cart T Cell Therapy for many years, and his work is proving to be very beneficial for pediatric cancer patients...