S4:E58 Interview with Dean Crowe, CEO of Rally Foundation PT.2

In this episode of the Childhood Cancer Perspective, Curtis Vallier shares his journey as a parent of a child diagnosed with brain cancer. He discusses the importance of community support, the mission of the Rally Foundation, and the need for increased funding and awareness for childhood cancer research. Dean Crowe, the CEO of the Rally Foundation, shares personal stories and insights into the challenges faced by families dealing with childhood cancer, emphasizing the importance of advocacy and remembrance. In this conversation, Curtis Vallier and Dean Crowe discuss the critical role of advocacy in childhood cancer, emphasizing the importance of building relationships with staffers, understanding the challenges of diagnosis, and the necessity of parental instincts in navigating the healthcare system. They highlight the significance of social workers and the need for a unified voice in advocating for childhood cancer research and funding. In this conversation, Dean Crowe and Curtis Vallier discuss the emotional journey of dealing with childhood cancer, the impact of treatments, and the importance of advocacy and community support. They emphasize the need for unified voices in raising awareness and funding for research, while also providing advice for families new to the community.