This week on the podcast, Nicole and Alanna are joined by Alanna’s friend Cody O’Connor who is having a rest day at the time of recording – while embarking on a journey WALKING ACROSS THE COUNTRY to raise money for cancer research. (Yes, you read that correctly!)
In this conversation, Cody shares with us his story of being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, at age 14. He tells us how he was told he would never walk normally again and shares not only the physical turmoil he was going through at the time, but also the mental anguish he dealt with while going through his battle.
He talks about how he has now made it his mission to help other kids battling illness and their families through the non-profit he founded (called Champions Do Overcome), He takes a deep dive into the reason behind his Walk for Hope and how it was his faith that made him surpass the odds stacked against him of being able to walk normally – and hopes he can inspire others battling illness to persevere.
This is an absolute can’t-miss episode, y’all!
If you want to learn more about the podcast and the hosts, visit our website at www.girlswithgutspodcast.com
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Alanna’s Instagram: @alannamartella
Nicole’s Instagram: @thenikkidee
Cody’s Socials:
Instagram: @overcomerteam
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/championsdoovercome
Website: https://www.championsdoovercome.org
A news story Alanna did on Cody: https://www.wlwt.com/article/told-he-would-never-walk-again-west-chester-cancer-survivor-walking-across-country/37301810
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