Gold Ribbon Conversations

• Gone Too Soon: Aaliyah's Story - Lauren McCormick

  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 upsetting and so we encourage you to protect your emotional wellbeing. You’ll find more information on Childhood Cancer Ireland’s bereavement supports in the show notes and on childhoodcancer.ie *Lauren McCormick joins me in this episode to share with us her wonderful daughter Aaliyah.Aaliyah was diagnosed with DIPG a brain tumour in 2021 and passed away a little more than a year later. We talk about the symptoms that brought Aaliyah's diagnosis, her courage and light, how together Lauren and Aaliyah’s dad Karl protected and minded each other and what they have learned about grief and hope and living without their little girl. And it's been through active support like counselling or tapping into a spiritual connection with Aaliyah that has brought them some comfort and a way to live through each bad day together. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• ALL: A Year on From Diagnosis - Elaine Crowley

  Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.In this episode I’m joined by Elaine Crowley as she shares her son Beau’s story of being diagnosed with ALL in Feb 2024 when he was 2 and a half. He was quite well before his diagnosis but pale and so for Elaine and her family leukaemia really was a shock. We talk about the impact of Beau’s treatment on him and their normality at home. As the youngest of 3 boys the house became a lot quieter, like the fun had been dialled right down but play therapy has been a huge support. As was attending Childhood Cancer Irelands free parent workshops as Elaine and Brian could connect with other families voicing similar thoughts and the advice given by our psychologists was practical and easy to implement in the real world. The workshops are aimed at parents / guardians of children, adolescents or young adults who have received a diagnosis of childhood cancer and facilitated by Principal Clinical Psychologist Mairead Brennan and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist & Play Therapist Debbie Cullinane. To find out more and book your place in our Parent Workshops - click HEREPlease text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Niamh Forrester & Team Gavin Glynn

  Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.On this episode I’m joined by Niamh Hurley Forrester as she takes us through the story of her son Josh’s diagnosis, treatment and how their experience led her to forming a team of Aer Lingus volunteers that support families travelling for treatment. Josh was 3 when he was diagnosed with a Rhabdoid Tumour in 2019 and is doing really well now. This cancer is rare but their team had hope that it could be treated with high dose chemo surgery and proton radiation in Germany. Niamh has worked with Aer Lingus for many years and travelling was her life - and yet, this travel and the stress it brought opened her eyes to the experiences of many who must pass through our airports. After she received the support of the Gavin Glynn Foundation who took care of what they needed to get to Germany she knew she wanted to do something more to help families - which led her to forming Team Gavin Glynn, a Volunteer Group in Aer Lingus who donate their time to taking families through the airport. She now has 100 volunteers who help families on their days off. They meet them at the entrance, take them through check in, security etc, take them for a coffee and make their journey as smooth as possible and run fundraising initiatives. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Sibling Support - Toni Bell Doyle

  Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.In this episode I’m joined by Toni Bell Doyle as she shares her experience of being the big sister to her brother fighting childhood cancer.Her brother Blaine is 17 and was first diagnosed at 12 - during covid which was difficult as a family of 6 who couldn’t visit and be together. Blaine is now being treated in an adult hospital and it's a different experience as they are all able to go in. Toni is the eldest and took on a very caring role and explains how everyone in the family experienced it differently. We talk about the impact of a diagnosis on siblings, the concern and worry they carry - how they miss their parents time and attention and how important it is that the wider network check on their wellbeing too But we also talk about how important they can be in bringing life and hope and a bit of healthy slagging back in to the family when things might feel dark. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Their Lives Matter - Dr. Trish Scanlan, Paediatric Oncologist

  Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.To begin our 2025 Season we have the remarkable Irish Paediatric Oncologist - Dr. Trish ScanlanTrish is the Interim Director of Global Health at Childrens Health Ireland. She is the CEO of charity - “Their Lives Matter” a group of charities based in Tanzania, Ireland & UK with the united aim to reach every child in Tanzania who develops cancer. And she is Co Medical Director of Children not Numbers a multi disciplinary team of experts dedicated to improving the lives of children in Gaza through a comprehensive approach to health, safety, education, and rehabilitation. and most recently, Dr Trish as paediatric lead supported the evacuation of children to Ireland for healthcare.We talk about what first brought her to Tanzania, how 10 children a day developed cancer with 9 out of 10 of these children losing their battle to Today when the survival rate is now 50%.She shares her commitment to fighting for the paediatric care of children, and her optimism for what’s now possible when fighting childhood cancer. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation. Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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