In this episode, Curtis Vallier speaks with Avah Sunflower, a 13-year-old cancer survivor who shares her journey with Wilms tumor. They discuss the importance of community, sibling support, and advocacy in the pediatric cancer world. Ava emphasizes the role of CureFest in connecting families and the significance of child life specialists in making hospital experiences less daunting. The conversation also highlights Ava's efforts in raising awareness through blood drives and care packages for other children battling cancer, as well as her aspirations for future advocacy work.
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