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Help and Hope Happen Here

Mark Levine

492 episodes

3 days ago

Just a few days after complaining of a headache and vomiting on his way to school the next day in August of 2017, Gunner Smith, who was a 4th grade student was having emergency brain surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, after being diagnosed with a High Grade Multi Form Glioma. This operation was so serious that there was a question as to whether Gunner would even be able to wake up from this surgery. Gunner's parents Brittany and Brandon will talk about their son who showed s...

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Just a few days after complaining of a headache and vomiting on his way to school the next day in August of 2017, Gunner Smith, who was a 4th grade student was having emergency brain surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, after being diagnosed with a High Grade Multi Form Glioma. This operation was so serious that there was a question as to whether Gunner would even be able to wake up from this surgery. Gunner's parents Brittany and Brandon will talk about their son who showed s...

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Episodes (20/492)

Help and Hope Happen Here

Brittany and Brandon Smith will talk about their son Gunner who was totally healthy until he was diagnosed with a High Grade Multi Form Glioma in August of 2017, and passed away when he was 14 years old, on May 28th of 2021.

Just a few days after complaining of a headache and vomiting on his way to school the next day in August of 2017, Gunner Smith, who was a 4th grade student was having emergency brain surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, after being diagnosed with a High Grade Multi Form Glioma. This operation was so serious that there was a question as to whether Gunner would even be able to wake up from this surgery. Gunner's parents Brittany and Brandon will talk about their son who showed s...

3 days ago

1 hour 20 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Mariah Forster Olson will talk about her book HOPE OVER DESPAIR which talks about the many struggles she has endured since she was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma, 45 years ago on June 6th of 1980.

Being put in a garbage can by a fellow classmate while in Junior High School, and having a teacher laugh at her as she was being forced to clean up the spill of a lunchroom tray which she did not cause, are just a few of the things that Mariah Forster Olson talks about in her recently published book HOPE OVER DESPAIR which details her life of the physical and mental after effects of her Neuroblastoma battle that she has lived with since her diagnosis of this form of Pediatric Cancer when she ...

6 days ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Kerri Steele will talk about the rare terminal cancer that her husband Will was diagnosed with in February of 2010 and led to his passing on Christmas Eve in 2012, and how it affected their children who were 2,4, and 6 years of age at his diagnosis

Kerri Steele's husband Will ran 13 miles each day, went home to help get his young children ready for the day afterwards, and then put in a full day of work. Needless to say, it was a total shock to Kerri and Will when he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer that was determined to be terminal upon his diagnosis in February of 2010, and which led to his passing on Christmas Eve of 2012. Kerri will talk about Will, and about the difficult years ahead for her and their children who wer...

1 week ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Jannell and Keith Royer will talk about their daughter McKenna who was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain Cancer Diffuse Midline Glioma before her 11th birthday in August of 2023 and passed away on February 26th of 2024, just 6 months after her diagnosis.

Jannell and Keith Royer's daughter McKenna was experiencing headaches before her Diffuse Midline Glioma diagnosis in August of 2023. This Pediatric Brain Cancer behaves in a similar manner to DIPG, leaving little room for a lifespan which is normally expected to be 9-12 months. McKenna did not even make it that far, passing away on February 26th of 2024, 6 months after being diagnosed. Jannell and Keith will talk about how McKenna felt surprisingly well during almost all of her battle, ...

1 week ago

1 hour 14 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

BobbiJo Pansier will talk about her position as the Global Programs Manager for the Standish Foundation For Children, an organization that has helped over 1 million children World Wide over the past 15 years.

BobbiJo Pansier met Andy Standish , the founder of the Standish Foundation For Children, at an event and just a few weeks later Bobbi Jo joined this World Wide Foundation and is now its Global Programs Manager. This Foundation works with low income and middle income countries to help children who are suffering from diseases such as Pediatric Cancer and other maladies with many aspects of healthcare. This foundation is 15 years old and is alive in 70 countries around the world, and has s...

2 weeks ago

53 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Sam Taylor's daughter Ellie was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma before her 11th birthday in 2022 and is doing well today. Sam will talk about her daughter and her wonderful DEEP C PODCAST that she hosts and her Pediatric Cancer Advocacy work.

Sam Taylor's daughter Ellie has been free from her treatment for Rhadomyosarcoma since April of 2023. 6 months after that, Sam started her DEEP C PODCAST which focuses on parents and how they are able to deal with their the children's Pediatric Cancer battles. This podcast is so well known that Sam hears each day from at least one parent who has listened to her podcast or knows about it, and Sam develops great relationships with all of her guests. Sam also spends a great deal of time on her A...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 1 minute

Help and Hope Happen Here

Donna Cochran will talk about her daughter Ansley who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at the age of 2 and lived for 19 more years before her passing in May of 2018 at the age of 21

Ansley Cochran's parents found a lump on their 2 year old daughter's neck in 1999, and this lump was the forerunner of her diagnosis of Neuroblastoma. Ansley was able to live for 19 more years , a time period that included very difficult treatment which was interrupted by a 4 1/2 year period of remission. Ansley's health began to decline in February of 2017 and her passing took place on May 22nd of 2018 when Ansley was 21 years old. Ansley's mom Donna will talk about both Ansley and the Ansle...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 8 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Dr. Danielle Cameron is the Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and will talk about her work on today's podcast.

Dr. Danielle Cameron knew that she was interested in medicine when she was a girl growing into her teenage and adolescent years while watching her father who had a career as a Cardiac Surgeon. Danielle talks about that on today's podcast as well as her many interests in the field of Pediatric Oncology, especially when it concerns solid tumors. Danielle also lends her voice as a member of a number of National committees for Organizations that are concerned with a wide variety of Pediatric Canc...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Dr. Kate Lund will talk about her career as a Clinical Psychologist and her work for Pediatric Cancer, including training her dog Wally to be a Therapy Dog where he visits Pediatric Cancer Patients at Seattle Children's Hospitalal.

From her early years , HELPING was a word that described what Dr. Kate Lund enjoyed doing for others, and this led to her career as a Clinical Psychologist and her roles in the Pediatric Cancer World. One of these roles was as a volunteer for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation which took place for nearly 25 years and her most recent and current role has been training her dog Wally to become a Therapy Dog who visits Pediatric Cancer patients and brings them comfort at Seattle Children's Hos...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Claire Galvin survived her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was a child beginning in 2003 and is now going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal

After surviving her childhood fight with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, Claire Galvin has gone on to have an outstanding academic career, which has included holding a double major in Biology and Psychology which led to her receiving an Honors Bachelor Degree from the University of Toronto, a Master of Science Degree in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia, and is now pursuing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Concordia University in Montreal. Clair is currently...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Bailey Moody survived her battle with Osteosarcoma which happened as a 10 year old in 2012, to become one of the great Adaptive Athletes during her Wheelchair Basketball career. Her career is far from over.

After being diagnosed with Osteosarcoma when she was 10 years old in 2012 Bailey Moody decided that despite what some were saying, her budding athletic career was not over. Since that time, Bailey has been a member of the Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team since 2018 as a 16 year old, winning World Championships in 2019 and 2023, a two time Paralympian, winning a Bronze Medal in Tokyo in 2021 and a Silver Medal in Paris in 2024, winning 5 National Collegiate Championships from 2021 t...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

At 9 years old, Alex Lynch is the youngest person I have had the pleasure of interviewing on my podcast. Alex and his mom Yuliya will talk about Alex's current battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Alex Lynch was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia , which came with 2 very rare genetic markers which only 2 percent of ALL kids have had to deal with. Alex's diagnosis came in May of this year and he is now in his consolidation stage. Alex and his mom Yuliya will talk about what Alex has been through and what his treatment future might hold. They will also talk about Alex's 6 sibling's who range in age from 2 months to 14 years . If you would like to see how Alex is doin...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Adrienne Bender will talk about the loss of her 2 children, MacKenzie who passed away from Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2018 and her son Kyler from substance abuse issues in 2023.

Losing one child is terrible under any circumstances but losing 2 children, to different tragedies is more than anyone should ever be burdened with. Adrienne Bender will talk about the loss of her 15 year old daughter Mackenzie who was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia after being diagnosed with this Pediatric Blood cancer when she was 8 years old in 2011, was in remission for 5 years, then relapsed and passed away in 2018. Adrienne will also talk about her son Kyler, who developed substa...

1 month ago

47 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Jordan Vanstee will talk about her son Kian who was diagnosed with Leukemia in June of 2023, and was declared to be in remission on August 25th of this year. Kian is now 4 years old and doing as well as possible

After experiencing stomach pains and fevers in the spring of 2023, Jordan Vanstee's then 2 year old son Kian was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Kian went through very difficult treatment at McMaster's Children's Hospital in Canada , but with the help of his Disney Hero Mickey Mouse and the Make a Wish Foundation, Kian is now in remission and is living his best life possible.

1 month ago

59 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Kailyn Thelen will talk about Ali Herbert, who was diagnosed with Very High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 4 years old in 2015 and passed away on November 29th of 2020, the same day as her mom Heather's birthday.

Kailyn Thelen has health issues of her own, which do not include any type of cancer, and still is able to run her own non-profit which concentrates on making blankets for children with pediatric cancer and other diseases. Kailyn met Ali Herbert when she was just 2 months away from passing away from her battle with Very High Risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, which happened on November 29th of 2020, the same day as her mom Heather's birthday. Kailyn will talk about Ali and about what she does ...

1 month ago

36 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Nici and John Robinson will talk about their son Charlie who was diagnosed with a Grade 3 Ependymoma Brain Tumor when he was 2 years old in June of 2018 and passed away from this disease on April 7th of 2021.

Nici and John Robinson live in England and lost their son Charlie to a Grade 3 Ependymoma in 2021, after he was diagnosed with this Brain Tumor when he was 2 years old in June of 2018. Nici and John will talk about their beloved son and will also discuss the Respite Homes that they have made available for families who are going through a Pediatric Cancer diagnosis with one of their children. The Robinson's have set these Respite Homes up through their Thumbs Up For Charlie Foundation.

1 month ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Meryl Summers will talk about her daughter Adelia who was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain Cancer Diffuse Midline Glioma in February of 2023 and passed away on May 30th of 2024

What was thought to be a stomach ailment for Meryl Summers 1st grade daughter Adelia became much more than that in February of 2023 when she was diagnosed with the Pediatric Brain Cancer Diffuse Midline Glioma. Adelia was called the Wonder Girl for so many reasons during her 15 month battle with this disease which very sadly ended with her passing on May 30th of 2024. Since that time, Meryl has become a fierce advocate for the cause of Pediatric Brain Cancer and has testified in the Massachus...

2 months ago

49 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Shannon Hartey will talk about the many late effects that she has been suffering from for far too long after she recovered from her Acute Lymphoblastic Cancer battle that she was diagnosed with as a 6 year old in 1994

After recovering from her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in the late 1990's Shannon Hartey had a number of late effects that bothered her until 2020. By that time Shannon was in her early 30's and these late effects got so bad, that Shannon was unable to know from day to day whether the intense pain level that she was receiving in her head for a variety of reasons combined with other cognitive issues that can happen to her at any time , will allow her to have even ...

2 months ago

1 hour 27 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Kent Bugg will talk about his then 13 year old daughter Megan who was an 8th grade student when she was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma and lived for more than 7 years before passing away on March 9th of 2022

After Megan Bugg was diagnosed with Stage 4 Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma in late 2014, she underwent a very difficult treatment protocol which included 150 weeks of toxic Chemotherapy , 200 Radiation treatments, 5 trips to the ICU, and 8 surgeries. Even so, Megan fought her disease every day and became an amazing and well known advocate for the cause of Pediatric Cancer before her passing on March 9th of 2022, 7 years and 2 months after her diagnosis.

2 months ago

59 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Faryn and James Wolff will talk about their son Juno who was born on October 11th of 2022, diagnosed with a Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor on December 17th, and passed away on February 2nd of 2023, living for a total of 114 days.

Juno Wollf was born on October 11th of 2022 and was doing well until James noticed a lump under his right armpit. As happens too often, the doctors who looked at Juno did not figure out that this lump was an indication of a Malignant Rhabdoid Tumor, which was finally diagnosed on December 17th of 2022. Just 47 days after Juno's diagnosis on February of 2023, he passed away from this form of Pediatric Cancer, which is diagnosed in 20-25 kids each year. Juno only lived for a total of 114 days.&...

2 months ago

47 minutes

Help and Hope Happen Here

Just a few days after complaining of a headache and vomiting on his way to school the next day in August of 2017, Gunner Smith, who was a 4th grade student was having emergency brain surgery at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center, after being diagnosed with a High Grade Multi Form Glioma. This operation was so serious that there was a question as to whether Gunner would even be able to wake up from this surgery. Gunner's parents Brittany and Brandon will talk about their son who showed s...