Today’s episode is a powerful reminder of purpose, service, and love. We sit down with Raymond Rodriguez (Co-founder of the Live Like Bella® movement) to share Bella’s story—her fight, her joy, and the mission that carries her legacy forward: helping families battling childhood cancer and accelerating research.
In this conversation:
Bella’s journey and the moment “Live Like Bella” was born
How a viral tribute (LeBron James & Dwyane Wade) turned into a global movement
What families actually need during treatment—and after
The research push, policy wins, and why speed matters in pediatric cancer
Purpose as a daily practice: “Live like Bella” in your own life
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:05 Raymond’s roots & family story
03:40 Bella’s diagnosis, resilience & lessons
10:40 The birth of #LiveLikeBella
16:45 What families need: treatment, bills, memorial support
24:05 Funding research & building state-level models
29:45 The next 5–10 years: from cure to chronic, treatable
31:10 Biggest wins & the comprehensive pediatric cancer network
33:45 Purpose, service, and living like Bella—every day
Join the mission:
Comment below: What does “Live Like Bella” inspire you to do this week?
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#LiveLikeBella #ChildhoodCancerAwareness #Miami #CafecitoYCroquetas #PurposeOverEverything #ChildhoodCancer #CancerResearch #Hope
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