Help and Hope Happen Here

Mark Levine

Pediatric Cancer

Osteosarcoma

Neuroblastoma

Choroid Plexus Carcinoma

Battlecorn Care Packages

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Cancer Treatment

DFMO Clinical Trial

Arnold Palmer Children's Hospital

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

Accutane

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	514	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineKids & FamilyHealth & Fitness

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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

4 year old Ava Blazis woke up on the morning of March 11th 2023 with a very unusual pain in her abdomen which continued to get worse as the day wore on. Her mother Angela brought her to UMass Memorial Medical Center and 3 days later on March 14th, sh... more

2 Feb 2026 • 1 hr 5 min

Alexandria Rodts and her husband Matthew will talk about their son Brayton who was diagnosd with the Pediatric Brain Cancer ATRT in August of 2023 after a far too long 6 month wait, and now is doing as well as possible as he will be 4 years old in 2026

Alexandria Rodts's son Brayton got the stomach flu in February of 2023 which had already affected his family in January. Brayton's symptoms continued well past the normal time for a stomach flu to be an issue, and this was not helped by the fact that... more

29 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 3 min

Marie Gulliver will talk about her son Ezra who was diagnosed with High Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia when he was 2 years old in 2022, has had many struggles since, but has been cancer free for more than 3 years.

Persistent colds and a chronic cough were followed by not being able to walk and being constantly tired for Marie Gulliver's 2 year old son Ezra in 2022. These symptoms were finally diagnosed as High Risk Acute Myeloid Leukemia, which was complicated... more

26 Jan 2026 • 43 min

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.

When Aaira Khan was in 5th grade in 2021 she and her classmates at their school in Sydney Australia received a letter from a Pediatric Cancer patient which talked about the Great Cycle Challenge. Aaira quickly decided to ride in this event to raise m... more

22 Jan 2026 • 35 min

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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

Dr. Danielle Cameron

Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Episode: Dr. Danielle Cameron is the Director of Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital and will talk about her work on today's podcast.

Dr. Kate Lund

Clinical psychologist, resilience expert, and therapy dog trainer.

Children's Hospital in Seattle

Episode: Dr. Kate Lund will talk about her career as a Clinical Psychologist and her work for Pediatric Cancer, including training her dog Wally to be a Therapy Dog where he visits Pediatric Cancer Patients at Seattle Children's Hospitalal.

Claire Galvin

A student pursuing her PhD in Clinical Psychology and childhood cancer survivor.

Concordia University

Episode: Claire Galvin survived her battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was a child beginning in 2003 and is now going for her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Concordia University in Montreal

Bailey Moody

Adaptive athlete and advocate for pediatric cancer awareness, diagnosed with osteosarcoma as a child.

Episode: Bailey Moody survived her battle with Osteosarcoma which happened as a 10 year old in 2012, to become one of the great Adaptive Athletes during her Wheelchair Basketball career. Her career is far from over.

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Mark Levine

Host of Help and Hope Happen Here

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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 States4 years ago

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The podcast is commended for providing invaluable resources and fostering a supportive community for affected families.

Many find the emotional narratives uplifting and profoundly impactful, expressing gratitude for the host's genuine approach and style.

Listeners appreciate the deep focus on childhood cancer and the personal stories shared by both guests and host.

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Apple Podcasts	#175	Norway/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#176	Denmark/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#213	Philippines/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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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.

Q: How has your experience been in finding these kids and teenagers to help you?

Aaira explained that her friends, family, and local businesses have supported her by donating cans and helping to spread awareness for her campaign.

Q: Can you talk about the day that you were in school when your school received a letter from an ambassador for the Great Cycle Challenge?

Aaira shared that before receiving the letter, she had never heard of the Great Cycle Challenge; the letter opened her eyes to the struggles faced by kids with cancer.

Sara Bailey will talk about her daughter Brynlee who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in April of 2025 when she was 4 years old, and the much longer then necessary wait for this diagnosis.

Q: What type of support did Chandler and Kaiser have from family members and friends?

My mom and Travis' mom have been our rocks, providing care while we focused on Brynlee's treatment.

Sara Bailey will talk about her daughter Brynlee who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in April of 2025 when she was 4 years old, and the much longer then necessary wait for this diagnosis.

Q: Did you talk to anybody in the administration there about what was going on?

Yes, but they just backed up the staff and stated they couldn't help the way procedures were.

Sara Bailey will talk about her daughter Brynlee who was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in April of 2025 when she was 4 years old, and the much longer then necessary wait for this diagnosis.

Q: What were those symptoms?

Brynlee was swaying when she walked, couldn't keep food down, was extremely lethargic, had swollen glands, and experienced neck stiffness.

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This podcast focuses on the deeply impactful subject of pediatric cancer, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs experienced by children battling this disease. It features heartfelt interviews with a diverse array of guests including oncologists, nurses, survivors, and parents, all of whom share their unique perspectives and experiences. Episodes touch on a range of topics, from personal narratives of survival and advocacy to discussions on medical advancements and community support initiatives. The content emphasizes raising awareness and fostering understanding around pediatric cancer, making it an essential listen for those interested in health issues affecting children and family dynamics during difficult times. Notably, the emoti... more

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1. Aaira Khan
2. Dr. Cristina Pozo-Kaderman
3. Grace Eline
4. Brittany Smith
5. Brandon Smith
6. Dr. Danielle Cameron
7. Dr. Kate Lund
8. Claire Galvin

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