Game Over: c*ncer

By: Hi Hello Labs
  • Summary

  • Through poignant interviews with pediatric cancer survivors, families, medical professionals, and advocates, Game Over: c*ncer sheds light on the realities of childhood cancer. Each episode explores the efforts and advocacy taking place to find more solutions and make changes for this fatal disease. Hope exhibited by these young warriors and their loved ones is also crucial to our message. From discussing the latest research advancements to sharing personal stories of triumph and loss, the show aims to spark meaningful conversations, foster community support, and drive action toward a world free of childhood cancer. Join us in amplifying these voices, raising awareness, and standing in solidarity with these tiny champs and their families.
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Episodes
  • 15. Turning Childhood Adversity into a Calling
    Nov 19 2024
    In this heartfelt episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Val Solomon and Dana Nichols dive into a powerful story of resilience, compassion, and purpose. Meet Nicole Youtz, a nursing student inspired by her brother Tyler’s journey with neuroblastoma, who’s now training to be a pediatric oncology nurse at the same hospital that treated him. Nicole opens up about how her family's experience with childhood cancer shaped her career path and led to the creation of Toys from Tyler, an effort her family has run for 20 years to bring holiday joy to children in treatment.

    Hear how Nicole's family transformed their trauma into a mission to support others and learn more about the impact of asking the right questions, offering genuine support, and honoring each family's unique journey. If you're ready to be moved by stories of strength and learn how you can make a difference, tune in and share this episode with others.

    Support Toys from Tyler and learn how you can join the mission at: facebook.com/toysfromtylerinc
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    23 mins
  • 14. Pioneering Hope: Dr. Metts on New Frontiers in Pediatric c*ncer
    Nov 5 2024
    In this powerful episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we delve into the transformative impact of collaborative research in pediatric oncology. Hosts Val Solomon, Director of Program Impact, and Dana Nichols, Executive Director of Cannonball Kids' cancer Foundation (CKc), are joined by special guest Dr. Jonathan Metts, a pediatric oncologist at Moffitt Cancer Center. Dr. Metts shares his inspiring journey from a kid motivated by his father’s battle with cancer to a dedicated researcher at the forefront of developing safer, more effective treatments for children with solid tumors.

    Listen in as Dr. Metts discusses his innovative clinical trial focusing on tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy and the complex, multi-institutional collaborations that bring this groundbreaking research to life. Learn about the critical role of cellular therapies in advancing care for young cancer patients, and discover how organizations like CKc and others are uniting to fund, support, and drive vital research forward.

    Whether you're a supporter, family member, or advocate for change, this episode will inspire you to join the fight against pediatric cancer. Get ready to be part of Team CKc as we educate for change, provide tangible hope, and empower our community to make a difference.

    Support CKc’s mission at cannonballkidscancer.org, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to educate for change.

    Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/

    Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/
    Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/
    Learn more about the Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/

    GameOverCancer. #PediatricCancer #CannonballKidsCancer #CancerResearch #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
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    29 mins
  • 13. What YOU Can Do to Turn Tragedy into TRIUMPH (ft. Brant Menswar)
    Oct 22 2024
    Aligning your core values could transform life's adversities into powerful catalysts for change. In this uplifting episode, listeners are invited to learn about the concept of "moment momentum" with their special guest, Brant Menswar. Brant, a sought-after speaker and advocate for pediatric cancer, brings his invaluable insights on how anchoring oneself in core values can propel individuals forward, even in the toughest of times.

    He shares how the tragic loss of his son, Theo, to cancer continues to drive his work in the pediatric cancer landscape. Listeners will discover how aligning values can lead to impactful outcomes and foster a sense of belonging and purpose. They explore how to crush the inner critic and manage stress responses, offering techniques like treating negative self-talk as a foreign language that needs fun reinterpretation.

    Walk away with practical tips on creating emotional engagement and discovering "black sheep values," those non-negotiable core values that guide meaningful contributions. Whether for personal growth or inspiring community action, this episode promises to leave audiences with a fresh perspective on turning life's storms into opportunities for change. So tune in, share, and be part of a movement that transforms fear into courage in the fight against pediatric cancer.

    Connect with Brant: https://www.instagram.com/brantmenswar

    How YOU can make a difference:
    https://cannonballkidscancer.org/other-ways-to-activate/

    Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/
    Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/
    Learn more about the Cannonball Kids cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/

    GameOverCancer. #PediatricCancer #CannonballKidsCancer #CancerResearch #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
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    44 mins

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