A conversation about children navigating both cancer and the foster care system—and the woman determined to make sure they aren't forgotten.

Our guest today, Kara Buente, started The Bella Project. She shares what drove her to help children with cancer in the foster care system, and how the Bella Project was built.

We tend to forget the advocacy that foster care children need when they get sick. The system does not work for them the way it works for other pediatric cancer cases. Find out why in today's episode.

Learn more about the Bella Project at www.thebellaproject.com

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What happens when the person you planned to spend forever with is suddenly gone—but your love story with them isn't finished yet?

In this deeply personal episode of Game On Glio, actress Laura Orrico (Kevin Can Wait, The King of Queens) shares her extraordinary journey through grief after losing her spouse and learning how to navigate life after the death of her husband. She opens up about the parts of grief no one prepares you for, including the complicated emotions that come with beginning to imagine a future you never expected to have.

Laura also talks candidly about dating after loss—what it felt like to open herself up to the possibility of love again all while trying to make a dream she had long held a reality.

Then, at 49 years old, her story takes an unexpected turn that has brought her love full circle.

Today, Laura is living a life shaped by profound loss, unexpected love, motherhood, and resilience. She shares where she is now—and what she has learned about rebuilding a life.

Because sometimes goodbye isn't the end. Sometimes love finds a way to write another chapter.

Watch Laura Orrico's story on our YouTube channel or listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

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What if the future of brain tumor treatment is closer than we think?

On this episode of Game On Glio, we sit down with Dr. Annick Desjardins, neuro-oncologist and Director of Clinical Research at Duke’s Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, for a powerful conversation about where brain tumor research and treatment are headed—and what that could mean for patients and families facing a diagnosis.

Dr. Desjardins takes us beyond the medical jargon and into the rapidly evolving world of brain tumor care, sharing insight into emerging treatments-including oncolytic and infection driven treatments, and clinical research. We also talk about the importance of hope, innovation, and continuing to push the boundaries of what’s possible when it comes to treating brain tumors.

Find brain cancer clinical trials on our website episode bio page.

Listen to this episode here, on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or watch on our YouTube channel.

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