Help and Hope Happen Here

Mark Levine

Pediatric Cancer

Neuroblastoma

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

DIPG

Community Support

Chemotherapy

B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Pediatric Brain Cancer

Ewing Sarcoma

Family Support

Medulloblastoma

Boston Children's Hospital

Osteosarcoma

Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Mental Health

Advocacy

Ronald Mcdonald House

Make-a-Wish Foundation

Pediatric Oncology

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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	560	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Kids & FamilyHealth & FitnessMedicine

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Darline Medina will talk about her beloved daughter Brooklyn who was diagnosed with DIPG in April of 2023, spent 100 days at St. Jude's and went on the ONC 201 Clinical Trial, but passed away on February 17th of 2024, 1 month before her 4th birthday.

Darline Medina's daughter Brooklyn was full of health for the 1st 2 years of her life until the winter of 2023 when Brooklyn began to experience abnormal movements in her left eye. Her eye looked okay when examined by an eye doctor but her walking di... more

Yesterday • 49 min

Josh Doud will talk about his son Jameson who was diagnosed with a Midline High Grade Glioma Pediatric Brain Cancer shortly before his 8th birthday in the summer of 2024 and his passing away from this disease less than a year ago on August 12th of 2025.

Jameson Doud was nearing his 8th birthday in August of 2024 when he was diagnosed with a Midline High Grade Glioma Pediatric Brain Cancer. In March of 2025 the Doud family got very good news that there were no signs of any cancer from the most recent... more

20 Jul 2026 • 40 min • Most popular

Kelsie Wittmayer's 5 year old daughter Rosie was having fevers every few weeks in May of 2025, and these fevers went unexplained for more than 3 months before she finally was diagnosed with B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in late August

In May of 2025, 5 year old Rosie Wittmayer was found to have a double ear infection and then began to develop fevers every 2-4 weeks. These fevers were checked out regularly but no solution was found , with one possibility floated that she had the Mu... more

16 Jul 2026 • 59 min

Zach Arter and Emily Niebur will talk about the non-profit HELP 1 PERSON TODAY which Zach started in August of 2024 as a way to help fill the gaps for Pediatric Cancer patients who are going through treatment from this disease.

Zach Arter had been serving youths in Omaha Nebraska for 15 years in various capacities and then decided to focus on helping Pediatric Cancer patients in August of 2024. That is when he started his HELP 1 PERSON TODAY with this non-profit which tries... more

13 Jul 2026 • 50 min

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Recent Guests

Andrea Wilson

Mother of Phoenix, pediatric cancer advocate and founder of Grit and Glory Ranch

Grit and Glory Ranch

Episode: Andrea Wilson will talk about her daughter Phoenix who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in 2017 when she was 3 years old and her older daughter Liberty who's own life was in the balance while Phoenix was in treatment.

Shay McAlister

Independent journalist investigating DIPG cluster in Kentucky

Episode: Shay McAlister is an Independent Journalist who has been investigating the Cluster of DIPG diagnoses that have surrounded 3 counties in Southeastern Kentucky. Shay will talk about this problem and what the powers that be in Kentucky are doing about it

Caitlyn Downing

Parent of Brooks, advocate, founder of Brave Like Brooks Foundation

Brave Like Brooks Foundation

Episode: Caitlyn and CJ Downings 2 year old son Brooks was diagnosed with a Fusion Mesenchymal Tumor in his lung in the spring of 2025, and passed away on October 25th of last year, just 8 months ago.

Shaya Rees Frum

Jessie Rees' sister and Director of Program Advancement at Jessie Rees Foundation

Jessie Rees Foundation

Episode: Shaya Rees Frum will talk about her beloved sister and best friend Jessie who passed away after a 10 month battle with DIPG that ended with her passing on January 5th of 2012. Shaya is now very involved with the Jessie Rees Foundation.

Maribeth Ditmars

Child cancer survivor parent, author, and advocate

Author, Speaker, Pediatric cancer advocate

Episode: Maribeth Ditmars will talk about her son Christopher who battled Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia before his passing when he was 14 in 2001, successfully battling her own demons, and the loss of her other son Jarrod in July of 2015

Alisha Harper

Mother of Chase, founder and president of the Chasing Life Foundation

Chasing Life Foundation

Episode: Alisha Harper will talk about her son Chase who was diagnosed with Down Syndrome officially when he was born and 4 years later was diagnosed with Leukemia. Chase is going strong as he is now 9 years old

Kayla Martin

Charli's mother who co-narrates the journey

Charli's family

Episode: Kayla and Charli Martin will talk about Charli's diagnosis of High Risk B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was 10 years old and in 5th grade in 2023. Charli is now doing well as she has just completed her 8th grade year.

Charli Martin

Child cancer survivor featured in the episode

Charli's family and medical team

Gwen Mysiak

Executive Director, Punt Pediatric Cancer Collaborative

Punt Pediatric Cancer Collaborative

Episode: Gwen Mysiak became the Executive Director of the Punt Pediatric Cancer Collaborative in 2012. This Collaborative was started by former Buffalo Bills Punter Brian Moorman and his wife Amber in 2004 and focuses on 6 major programs.

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Mark Levine

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 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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Pic hum
United States5 years ago
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As the mom of a pediatric brain cancer survivor so thankful to have discovered this podcast!
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Shows a compassionate, respectful interview style that centers survivors and caregivers.

Listeners appreciate the focus on real families and frontline advocates in pediatric cancer.

Guests and topics are diverse, spanning medical, nonprofit, and personal narratives.

Audience values actionable insights for fundraising and support networks.

The host is seen as genuine and supportive, helping communities feel heard.

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Apple Podcasts	#72	Philippines/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#175	Ireland/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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Shay McAlister is an Independent Journalist who has been investigating the Cluster of DIPG diagnoses that have surrounded 3 counties in Southeastern Kentucky. Shay will talk about this problem and what the powers that be in Kentucky are doing about it

Q: What can listeners do to help push for action?

Listeners should contact their local lawmakers, the governor, and advocate for open records, funding for research, and environmental studies.

Q: What actions have state officials taken in response to your reporting?

Officials have been slow to act and have redirected inquiries through public affairs offices, with limited direct access to the specific agencies.

Q: What were the main data challenges you faced in documenting the cluster?

The main challenges were that the data were not readily available, required multi-step vetting through several agencies, and some information was not yet in registries, complicating cluster designation.

Q: When did you first become aware of troubling statistics about DIPG in southeastern Kentucky?

Shay explains she learned about the cases through a nurse and families reaching out, and then confirmed the diagnoses with the state health department, leading to deeper reporting.

Andrea Wilson will talk about her daughter Phoenix who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in 2017 when she was 3 years old and her older daughter Liberty who's own life was in the balance while Phoenix was in treatment.

Q: How did you cope with the immediate aftermath of Phoenix's diagnosis and the PICU stay?

It was overwhelming and terrifying, but the medical team and family support helped us navigate the first critical days, monitor her condition, and eventually move her to the oncology unit where treatment began.

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This show centers on pediatric cancer, with conversations spanning patient journeys, family perspectives, and the work of foundations and researchers aiming to ease care and advance awareness. Episodes frequently cover diagnosis experiences, treatment journeys (including hospital stays, transplant and relapse stories), caregiver and family dynamics, and the practical impact of fundraising and advocacy on access to care, research, and support services. A notable strength is its emphasis on real stories from families and advocates, plus insights from medical and nonprofit leaders that can inform listeners about care pathways, survivorship, and the importance of community support. The podcast tends to attract listeners who want actionable guid... more

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1. Andrea Wilson
2. Shay McAlister
3. Caitlyn Downing
4. Shaya Rees Frum
5. Maribeth Ditmars
6. Alisha Harper
7. Kayla Martin
8. Charli Martin

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