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63. The Power of Giving Back

Can one person really make a difference in the fight against childhood cancer? Absolutely. And these stories prove it. In this special 50-episode celebration of the Game

62. Major Gifts: Why Relationships Come First

What is a major gift? How does nonprofit fundraising actually work? And what makes someone a philanthropist? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Val Solomon and

61. The People Behind the Breakthroughs in Pediatric Cancer

What drives a pediatric cancer researcher to spend their career searching for better treatments for children? In this special Game Over: c*ncer episode, Cannonball Kids’

60. Beyond Treatment: 50 Episodes of Childhood Cancer Stories

What happens after childhood cancer changes everything? In this special episode of Game Over : c*ncer, hosts Val Solomon and Dana Nichols of Cannonball Kids’ cancer Foun

59. Pediatric Cancer Diagnosis: Why Parents Must Keep Asking

A mother’s intuition helped save her son’s life. When four-year-old Enzo developed persistent congestion, his mom, Krista Keller, knew something was wrong. But after vis

58. From Experience to Impact: One Family’s Cancer Story

What happens when your child is told there is no standard treatment available? In this powerful episode of the Game Over: c*ncer Podcast, Sarah Asma, Executive Director o

57. Quality of Life in Pediatric Cancer Care

When most people hear palliative care, they think it means the end. But what if we've misunderstood it all along? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Dana Nicho

56. The Power of Imperfect Presence with Emily McDowell

Could one small action change someone's life? Cancer survivor, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Emily McDowell joins Game Over: c*ncer to share how one simple greeti

55. The LINK Conference Is Here | A New Era for Pediatric Cancer Nonprofits

The LINK Conference is officially happening. In this special episode of Game Over: c*ncer, Dana Nichols and Val Solomon announce the launch of the LINK Conference (Legac

54. Immunotherapy Breakthroughs with Dr. Gregory Friedman

What does the future of pediatric cancer treatment actually look like? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Dana Nichols and Val Solomon sit down with Dr. Gregory

53. Quiet Tenacity: A Family's Journey Through Pediatric Cancer

Quiet Tenacity: A Family's Journey Through Pediatric Cancer What happens 10 years after a child hears the words, "You have cancer"? In this powerful episode of Game Ove

52. How do laws, funding, and advocacy shape the future of childhood cancer research?

In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Dana Nichols and Val Solomon welcome Dr. Susan Weiner, founder of Children's Cancer Cause, pediatric cancer advocate, and nati

51. The Human Side of Pediatric Cancer Research with Dr John Prensner

Why is pediatric brain cancer research so underfunded, and what does it actually take to build breakthroughs for children fighting cancer? In this episode of Game Over:

50. The Internship That Made Me Rethink My Career

What is it really like to start a nonprofit internship and step into purpose-driven work for the first time? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, Cannonball Kids’ cance

49. New Treatment Hope for Rare Childhood Leukemia

What does it really take to develop new treatments for pediatric cancer? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we sit down with Dr. Elliot Stieglitz, a leading pediatric

48. The Hidden Work Behind Fundraising for Pediatric Cancer Research

What does it really take to run a nonprofit and fund life-saving pediatric cancer research? In this episode of Game Over: c*ncer, we explore the unseen labor behind nonp

47. How Poverty Impacts Childhood Cancer Survival | Dr. Kira Bona

In this powerful episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Dana and Val sit down with Dr. Kira Bona, pediatric oncologist at Dana-Farber/Boston Children’s Hospital and associat

46. Diagnosed at 4, 13, and 18: Tayler’s Relentless Fight

In this powerful episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Dana Nichols and Val Solomon sit down with pediatric cancer survivor Tayler Ellison to hear a story of extraordinary

45. Women Supporting Women Through Fitness & Philanthropy

What happens when you stop asking “Why me?” and start asking “Why not?” In this inspiring episode of Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Val Solomon and Dana Nichols sit down with

44. Treatment, Survivorship & Family Part 2 | A Mother’s Story

What is it like to hear your child tell their cancer story… when you remember every detail they don’t? In this powerful Part 2 conversation, the Game Over: c*ncer Podcas