Cole's Medulloblastoma Survivor Story - From Childhood Brain Cancer to Advocate for Kids Just Like Him

06/05/2024 52 min Episodio 14
Cole's Medulloblastoma Survivor Story - From Childhood Brain Cancer to Advocate for Kids Just Like Him

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In recognition of Brain Cancer Awareness Month, today’s episode features Cole who was diagnosed with medulloblastoma when he was 12yrs old. Today, Cole is a 22 yr old soon to be college graduate who dedicates his time, energy and passion to raising awareness and advocating for childhood cancer research.Cole shares his memories of his life before cancer, what it felt like to be diagnosed, and how his family and God carried him throughout his treatment. Cole is vulnerable, honest and so generous with his insights into what it’s like from a child’s perspective to be treated for such an aggressive and life changing diagnosis.Cole’s story is featured in a new book by legendary ESPN sportscaster Dick Vitale called “Until My Last Breath: Fighting Cancer with My Young Heroes.” Dick, battling cancer himself, shares in Until My Last Breath the resilient stories of kids who have battled pediatric cancer, with all the proceeds benefiting the V Foundation’s Dick Vitale Paediatric Cancer Research Fund. Cole has his own chapter where you can about the incredible work he’s done, and I know will continue to do.Until My Last Breath - Dick Vitale (Amazon link) V Foundation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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