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5. How CKc Got Its Start: With Founder Melissa Wiggins
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Melissa Wiggins, co-founder of Cannonball Kids' cancer Foundation, (CKc) joins us to discuss her journey from combating the harsh realities of childhood cancer to fostering a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference.
Learn how Melissa's personal experience with her son's cancer diagnosis fueled her relentless drive to bring change to pediatric cancer treatment. Discover how CKc balances hard work with a fun culture, emphasizing the importance of engagement and community support. Hear about the significant milestones of CKc's early years, from raising $100,000 for brain cancer research to establishing a scientific advisory board.
Understand how she dealt with the emotional and ethical complexities of sharing sensitive images and stories to educate others. Explore CKc's ambitious plans to expand the foundation's impact, fund more research, and include more children in clinical trials. Learn how a community's combined effort can transform fear into courage. Whether you're a parent, supporter, or simply inspired by tales of resilience and leadership, this episode offers valuable lessons on making a tangible difference.
#GameOverCancer. #PediatricCancer #CannonballKidsCancer #CancerResearch #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
Connect with Melissa: https://www.instagram.com/coachmummabear_/
Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/
Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/
Learn more about the Cannonball Kids Cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/
Learn how Melissa's personal experience with her son's cancer diagnosis fueled her relentless drive to bring change to pediatric cancer treatment. Discover how CKc balances hard work with a fun culture, emphasizing the importance of engagement and community support. Hear about the significant milestones of CKc's early years, from raising $100,000 for brain cancer research to establishing a scientific advisory board.
Understand how she dealt with the emotional and ethical complexities of sharing sensitive images and stories to educate others. Explore CKc's ambitious plans to expand the foundation's impact, fund more research, and include more children in clinical trials. Learn how a community's combined effort can transform fear into courage. Whether you're a parent, supporter, or simply inspired by tales of resilience and leadership, this episode offers valuable lessons on making a tangible difference.
#GameOverCancer. #PediatricCancer #CannonballKidsCancer #CancerResearch #ChildhoodCancerAwareness
Connect with Melissa: https://www.instagram.com/coachmummabear_/
Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/
Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon-516b50b8/
Learn more about the Cannonball Kids Cancer Foundation: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/
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