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Gold Ribbon Conversations

Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland
Childhood Cancer Ireland
Ireland
Leukemia
Neuroblastoma
Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Education
Crumlin
Maintenance Therapy
Wilms Tumor
Psychosocial Support
Sarcoma
Medulloblastoma
Galway University Hospital
Aoibheann's Pink Tie
LIA
Brain Tumor
Cancer Survivorship
Barrettstown
Glasgow Test
Adolescents and Young Adults With Cancer

Six children, adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer every week in Ireland.

Created by Childhood Cancer Ireland, Gold Ribbon Conversations is the podcast that explores the real experiences of childhood cancer, the fear, anxiety, sadness and pain.

But also the light, hope, friendships and the community that exists here.

Hosted by Sinead O'Moore, these episodes will share personal s... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes99Founded5 years ago
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MedicineHealth & FitnessKids & FamilyParenting

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Latest Episodes

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.

This episode talks about relapse and the heartbreak of having to fight again.

Kate Healy joins me to talk about her son Sean who is now 18.

In 2018 Sean was di... more

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.

This episode discusses the loss of a child to cancer.

While this conversation is essential for families who have experienced this grief, it may be understandably... more

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.

In today’s episode, we are joined by Ciarán Madigan to talk about his son Ricardo's ALL diagnosis at just 6 months old and the challenges that followed. 

Ricardo... more

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.

In today’s episode we are joined by Sarah Dunne, a young woman who has battled cancer not once but twice.

Sarah was first diagnosed with leukaemia when she was 1... more

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Recent Guests

Louise Kinlen
Mother sharing Samuel's story and family experience with bereavement
Family of Samuel Kinlen
Episode: Gone Too Soon: Samuel's Story - Louise Kinlen
Ciarán Madigan
Dad of Ricardo; advocate and commentator on their cancer journey
Family of Ricardo; Childhood Cancer Ireland
Episode: Ricardo's ALL Fight - Ciarán Madigan
Sarah Dunne
Young woman who battled cancer twice
Patient, advocate
Episode: Fighting Cancer Twice - Sarah Dunne
Lyndsey McKenna
Mother of Fionn, advocate and storyteller
Childhood Cancer Ireland (through her family journey)
Episode: Gone Too Soon: Fionn's Story - Lyndsey McKenna
Eimear Hardiman
Mother of Clodagh, advocate and interviewee
Clodagh's parent, advocate for childhood cancer care
Episode: Surviving Leukaemia, Clodagh's Story - Eimear Hardiman
Sandra Mangan
Guest sharing her son Jude's story
Parent/Family member featured in episode
Episode: Fighting Cancer with Disabilities: Jude's Story - Sandra Mangan
Doireann Cassidy
Mother of Harry, guest sharing her family's story
Episode: Benign Brain Tumour and NF1 Gene, Harry's Story - Doireann Cassidy
Ashleigh Kiernan
Survivor and advocate featured on the episode
Barrettstown; Crumlin Hospital; YAC; Canteen (survivorship programs)
Episode: Survivorship, from leukaemia to advocacy - Ashleigh Kiernan
Melanie Fennell
Mother of Rio, patient advocate and caregiver
Rio's family, Childhood Cancer Ireland
Episode: Brain Tumour Awareness - Rio's Story with Melanie O'Sullivan

Host

Sinead O'Moore
Host of the podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • My story

    I loved this podcast because I had childhood cancer so it made me feel better about what happened

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    23 for life
    United States2 years ago
  • A tough road I don’t wish on anyone

    I’m a US based mom who just lost my child to cancer. It has been a crazy few weeks of roller coaster emotions, trying to understand everything that has transpired in these last few months, and wrapping my mind around what’s next. Hearing the stories of other parents who have faced similar experiences is comforting although this journey is not one I’d wish for anyone. It’s all too fresh and raw for me right now but one day I hope to be living with my grief better. Thank you for this podcast. Than... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunshine732
    United States3 years ago
  • Well worth a listen

    Have listened to every episode so far and each story helps us understand what families are going through. Love Sinead’s interviews - looking forward to hearing more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gorman22
    Ireland4 years ago
  • A great listen for all of us

    Reallly enjoyed this chat between Sinead & Orlaith. Sinead is my favourite host & always excellent on every podcast she is involved in but most especially in interviews & making people clearly feel so comfortable that they feel they can speak openly. I have admired Orlaith as a long time follower & this conversation was a lovely listen. It was hard to hear all her family went through but I have no doubt her openness in this conversation will help families in similar situations. I hope the boys c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MaudieC
    Ireland4 years ago

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Hosts create a safe space that encourages open discussion.
Guest stories are deeply moving and informative for those navigating pediatric cancer.
Episodes offer practical guidance and relatable family-centered perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the honesty and emotional honesty of guests.

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Ricardo's ALL Fight - Ciarán Madigan
Q: What was the role of international care and the Gavin Glynn Foundation in Ricardo's treatment journey?
When ECMO was needed in Stockholm, the Gavin Glynn Foundation stepped in to arrange flights, accommodation, and logistics, enabling life-saving care.
Ricardo's ALL Fight - Ciarán Madigan
Q: How did you cope with the shock and support your other children during this time?
A strong support network from family and community, plus accepting help and connecting with other parents at Cromwell and John's Ward, helped the family navigate fear and practical challenges.
Ricardo's ALL Fight - Ciarán Madigan
Q: Can you take us back to the moment you realized there was something seriously wrong and decided to go to hospital?
The mother's intuition prompted them to go to Crumlin; test results quickly indicated leukemia, leading to immediate admission and rapid treatment.
Financial Advice for Families Fighting Childhood Cancer - Richard Ferris and LIA CEO Joanne Keane &
Q: What surprised you most about families facing a cancer diagnosis in terms of finances?
Many families are overwhelmed by fear and missing out on using existing policies or benefits because they don't realize what they're entitled to, which is where the volunteers help by identifying cover and guiding claims without selling products.
Financial Advice for Families Fighting Childhood Cancer - Richard Ferris and LIA CEO Joanne Keane &
Q: Tell us about the Financial Advice Programme and who can access it.
The programme offers free, one-to-one financial advice from volunteer advisers who are part of the LIA network, matched to families through Childhood Cancer Ireland, to help them examine their current financial situation and plan for both short- and long-term needs.

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What is Gold Ribbon Conversations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on personal journeys through pediatric cancer, its treatment, survivorship, and bereavement, with a strong emphasis on family impact and practical realities. Guests are typically parents, survivors, and advocates who share intimate, firsthand experiences navigating diagnosis, treatment decisions, school reintegration, and long-term survivorship, often highlighting community resources and charity support in Ireland. The conversations blend medical context with emotional and logistical aspects of care, caregiving, and recovery, and frequently touch on resilience, advocacy, and peer networks. A standout element is the active involvement of a national charity and a focus on accessible, real-world guidance for families, survivo... more

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Recent guests on Gold Ribbon Conversations include:

1. Louise Kinlen
2. Ciarán Madigan
3. Sarah Dunne
4. Lyndsey McKenna
5. Eimear Hardiman
6. Sandra Mangan
7. Doireann Cassidy
8. Ashleigh Kiernan

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