Help and Hope Happen Here

Mark Levine

Pediatric Cancer

Osteosarcoma

Neuroblastoma

Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

Battlecorn Care Packages

DFMO Clinical Trial

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital

Cancer Treatment

Community Support

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Kissimmee Police Department

Hearing Loss

Boston Children's Hospital

Appleton, Wisconsin

Chemotherapy

Parental Advocacy

Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma

Austin Hatcher Foundation For Pediatric Cancer

Child Life Services

This Podcast is going to be about Pediatric Cancer and the need to keep the awareness of this terrible disease in the public eye. My plan is to be able to interview a wide spectrum of people who all have a passion and a stake in finding a way to make the lives of these Pediatric Cancer Patients easier. I will interview oncologists, nurses, recovered patients, parents who have had to oversee their ... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	523	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & FitnessKids & Family

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Latest Episodes

Sahil Mehta will talk about the amazing and far too short life of his older brother Ronil who passed away from DIPG in 2018 and what Sahil did subsequently in Ronil's honor and memory to greatly affect the cause of Pediatric Cancer.

Sahil Mehta's older brother Ronil wanted to donate his brain to Stanford University after his passing from DIPG in 2018 in the hope that it would help another DIPG Victim in the future. Sahil took this request as his personal responsibility and then ... more

9 Mar 2026 • 54 min

Carrigan Nelson's mom Tammy, her Aunt Bonnie, and closest friends Devean Piermont, Hannah Nasser, and Madison Quinn will join in a tribute to a true Icon, who passed away from Osteosarcoma on Christmas Day of 2025.

Carrigan Nelson was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in March of 2019 and fought for the next 69 months with this form of Pediatric Bone Cancer until her passing on Christmas Day in 2025 when she was 24 years old. Carrigan was a truly Iconic young woman w... more

5 Mar 2026 • 1 hr 54 min

Tony Garcia is now 55 years old and is a 43 year Pediatric Cancer survivor, having been diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 2 1/2 years old in 1973 and his treatment ended 10 years later in 1983.

Tony Garcia will talk about his early in life Pediatric Cancer battle which began in 1973 when he was diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 2 1/2 years old. Tony's treatment finally ended nearly 10 years later in 1983 and since that time he has been d... more

2 Mar 2026 • 53 min

The Leandro Family which includes 9 year old Jack, 11 year old Sydney, and parents Lyndsey and Adam will talk about Sydney's diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and what her brother Jack did in response to it.

Sydney Leandro was 5 years old on Easter Sunday of 2020 when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Now at age 11, Sydney is feeling and doing well and is able to live a good life. In 2025 her brother Jack, who is now 9 years old, decid... more

26 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 10 min

Kendel Davy and Meghan Fessenden will talk about Meghan's sister Riley who was diagnosed with the Nasal Cavity cancer Esthesioneuroblastoma when she was 6 years old in 2013 and passed away from this disease in 2016 at the age of 9

Kendel Davy is a Founding Member of the Riley Rocks Memorial Foundation and Meghan Fessenden is the Director of Social Media and Marketing for the Foundation and is Riley's sister. Together they will talk about Riley who was diagnosed with Esthesione... more

23 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

Tara Daniels will talk about her 2009 diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 16 years old and her relapses in 2012 and 2016. Tara is now more than 9 years past her last cancer battle and is living as good of a life as possible.

Tara Daniels is now 33 years old , married, working at a job that she enjoys , and living as good of a life as she can. Back in 2009 when Tara was 16 years old this was not the case as she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia . Tara relaps... more

19 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

Gabriella and Nicholas Conjelko are 22 year old twins who will talk about their cousin Maia who passed away from Ewings Sarcoma at the age of 9 on November 2nd of 2025. They will also discuss their wonderful non-profit Strides For Sarcoma.

Gabriella and Nicholas are 22 years old, and about to graduate from Purdue University and Indiana University respectively. This fall they will enter Medical School and will likely pursue careers in the medical field that will concentrate on Pediatric... more

16 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 8 min

Suzanne Graney will talk about being the Executive Director of the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Charity Organization which has raised more than $350 million dollars since it was started in 1972 by Charles and Irma Millard.

After their son Christopher passed away in 1972 from Rhabdomyosarcoma, Charles and Irma Millard decided to start a Charitable Gift Fund that would help Pediatric Cancer Patients and their families. This organization was named Four Diamonds and Suzann... more

12 Feb 2026 • 59 min

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Tara Daniels

A long-term survivor of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, advocate for pediatric cancer awareness

Episode: Tara Daniels will talk about her 2009 diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 16 years old and her relapses in 2012 and 2016. Tara is now more than 9 years past her last cancer battle and is living as good of a life as possible.

Suzanne Graney

Executive Director of the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Charity

Four Diamonds

Episode: Suzanne Graney will talk about being the Executive Director of the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Charity Organization which has raised more than $350 million dollars since it was started in 1972 by Charles and Irma Millard.

Maithili Shah

Mother advocating for pediatric cancer awareness and support after her son's battle with medulloblastoma.

Episode: Maithili Shah who is from Mumbai India will talk about her son Agastya who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma when he was 6 months old in late July of 2023. After a difficult beginning to his treatment, Agastya is now doing as well as possible.

Ava Blazis

4-year-old girl diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Episode: Johanna Annuziata and Angela Blazis will talk about Angela's then 4 year old daughter Ava who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2023 and how Basketball has played such a major role in TEAM AVA

Aaira Khan

A young advocate for pediatric cancer awareness and fundraising

Episode: Aaira Khan is 13 years old and lives in Sydney Australia. She will talk about her commitment to the cause of Pediatric Cancer since 2021, including riding in the Great Cycle Challenge and starting her own CAN CAMPAIGN to help these kids.

Dr. Cristina Pozo-Kaderman

Director of the Young Adult Program at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Dana Farber Cancer Institute

Episode: Dr. Cristina Pozo-Kaderman will talk about her very thorough and easy to read book COPING WITH CANCER IN EARLY ADULTHOOD , a malady that strikes 80,000 young adults in the United States each year and is considered the "forgotten" cancer problem.

Grace Eline

Pediatric cancer survivor and advocate

With Grace Initiative

Episode: 16 year old Grace Eline will talk about her recovery from the Stem Cell Cancer Germinoma which was found in her brain when she was 9 years old, and her amazing Advocacy work for Pediatric Cancer that she has been working on since she was 4 or 5 years old.

Brittany Smith

Mother of Gunner Smith

Episode: 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.

Brandon Smith

Father of Gunner Smith

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Mark Levine

Host of Help and Hope Happen Here

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings

Much needed
A podcast completely devoted to kids with cancer is much needed and much appreciated. This show offers a wide range of topics related to childhood cancer from talking directly to the kids themselves to their parents and siblings and to pediatric oncologists and researchers tirelessly working to cure the diseases. The stories represent resilience and boldness in the face of adversity and remind us that the mission to end childhood cancer should be one of the top priorities in the world for all of... more
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Fnhl.survivor
United States4 years ago
Thank for the opportunity
Thank you for allow me to share my cancer survivorship story from stage3b colorectal cancer and bring to light that children can get Colorectal Cancer as well. Thanks for the opportunity. This is a wonderful podcast .
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5
Pic hum
United States4 years ago
Thank you
As the mom of a pediatric brain cancer survivor so thankful to have discovered this podcast!
Apple Podcasts
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United States5 years ago

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Episodes are described as deeply moving, spotlighting survivors, families, clinicians, and researchers, with a strong emphasis on awareness and advocacy.

Listeners highlight the show's important focus on kids with cancer and praise the host's calm, genuine interviewing style.

The podcast is valued for shedding light on pediatric cancer journeys and the impact of nonprofit support, with praise for accessible and compassionate storytelling.

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Suzanne Graney will talk about being the Executive Director of the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Charity Organization which has raised more than $350 million dollars since it was started in 1972 by Charles and Irma Millard.

Q: How did you find out about the Four Diamonds Pediatric Cancer Charity?

I grew up in Central Pennsylvania and was surrounded by families who benefitted from Four Diamonds, which created a natural connection for me.

Q: Can you talk about the Millard family? Why they started this organization?

The Millard family started Four Diamonds in memory of their son Christopher, who died from cancer, believing that families should have financial support for care.

Maithili Shah who is from Mumbai India will talk about her son Agastya who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma when he was 6 months old in late July of 2023. After a difficult beginning to his treatment, Agastya is now doing as well as possible.

Q: How has Agastya's cancer battle affected you and your husband?

The cancer battle has changed their perspective on life, making them value small things much more than before, creating a positive transformation in who they are as individuals.

Q: What were some of the concerns that you had while watching Agastya?

Maithili noticed regression in Agastya's development, including lack of excitement and inability to hold his neck properly, which led her to consult a pediatrician.

Tara Daniels will talk about her 2009 diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 16 years old and her relapses in 2012 and 2016. Tara is now more than 9 years past her last cancer battle and is living as good of a life as possible.

Q: How difficult was that relapse for you both physically and mentally, and did this relapse come on suddenly?

The relapse came suddenly and was difficult both physically and mentally. Tara had to navigate the realities of being in college and maintaining her life while undergoing treatment again.

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The show centers on pediatric cancer, featuring a broad mix of guests—from survivors and family members to doctors, nurses, and leaders of pediatric cancer organizations. Conversations spotlight personal journeys, treatment challenges, advocacy, fundraising, and the practical ways communities rally around affected children and families. A standout thread across episodes is the emphasis on hope, resilience, and the tangible impact of nonprofit support, community action, and early, compassionate medical care. The host's calm, empathetic interviewing style appears to be a defining trait, helping guests share intimate experiences while translating them into actionable insights for listeners who want to help, sponsor, or engage with pediatric ca... more

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1. Tara Daniels
2. Suzanne Graney
3. Maithili Shah
4. Ava Blazis
5. Aaira Khan
6. Dr. Cristina Pozo-Kaderman
7. Grace Eline
8. Brittany Smith

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