Curtis Vallier shares his journey through childhood cancer advocacy, updates on new programs, and insights from CureFest DC, emphasizing community support and innovative treatments.

keywords

childhood cancer, advocacy, CureFest, youth survivorship, CAR T therapy, community support, care packages, fundraising, medical innovation

key topics

Childhood cancer advocacy and community support

Development of youth survivorship programs with YMCA

Innovations in cancer treatment including CAR T therapy

The impact of personal stories and community recognition

Fundraising and resource sharing for childhood cancer

takeaways

Community support is vital for families affected by childhood cancer.

Creating structured programs like Youth Strong can help normalize life after treatment.

Innovations like CAR T therapy are promising but require faster access.

Personal stories from children and families inspire advocacy and policy change.

Every act of kindness, like care packages, has a profound impact.

sound bites

"People recognize us, people recognize Battlecorn."

"Children turn their pain into inspiration."

"Her personality didn't change until her last days."

Tony Garcia

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Tony Garcia shares his journey from childhood leukemia diagnosis to survivorship and adulthood, highlighting the emotional, medical, and community aspects of pediatric cancer. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding survivorship beyond treatment and the power of sharing personal stories to inspire and support others.

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pediatric cancer, survivorship, childhood leukemia, cancer treatment, medical advances, emotional impact, community support, book writing, hope, advocacy

key topics

Tony Garcia's experience with childhood leukemia diagnosed in 1973

The emotional and physical toll of cancer treatments in the 70s

Advancements in pediatric cancer treatment over the decades

The importance of survivorship care and regular checkups

The role of community and advocacy in cancer recovery

Writing a book to share personal cancer journey

The impact of cancer on family and siblings

Faith, hope, and the purpose found through adversity

In this episode, Curtis Vallier interviews Lily Moss, a country singer and childhood cancer survivor, about her journey, music, and advocacy. They discuss the impact of childhood cancer, the importance of support systems, and how Lily uses her platform to give back and raise awareness.

childhood cancer, survivor, music, advocacy, philanthropy, country music, survivorship, awareness, family support, research

*key topics

Lily Moss's childhood cancer experience and survivorship

Her music career and songwriting process

The importance of family and support systems during illness

Her advocacy and philanthropy for pediatric cancer

The impact of survivorship on life perspective and giving back

*sound bites

"We are the same fighter, we're the same warrior"

"We don't take a single moment for granted"

"It doesn't define me, it defines what we do"

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https://linktr.ee/lillymoss.music

https://www.facebook.com/LillyMoss.Music/

https://www.lillymoss.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lillymoss.music/

https://www.youtube.com/@lillymoss

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FOKKpkO9t13FKwScZGC18

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lilly-moss/1629248040

https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0C5VYHFR3/lilly-moss

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