Funding the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer with Nicole Giroux
In this episode, Doro welcomes Nicole Giroux, founder of the Lilabean Foundation. Nicole shares the journey of her daughter Lila's battle against pediatric brain cancer, and the resulting determination to contribute towards the work to fund research on pediatric cancer. The conversation explores the challenges of navigating treatment options, the need for collaboration in research, the importance of community support, and the critical role of volunteers in the foundation's mission. Nicole-and the resilient, hopeful families-encourage listeners to get involved with the foundation and lean on each other for support.
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Website: https://www.lilabeanfoundation.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilabeanfoundation
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpQObSir_USAOlhvKHNfqPQ/videos
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“It amazes me: the amount of volunteers who have helped the Lilabean Foundation over the years, who have shared their resources and skill sets. We couldn’t have done it without our volunteers.” –Nicole Giroux
Many organizations focus on a specific type of cancer research, but what makes the Lilabean Foundation different is we are open to and have funded all types of pediatric brain cancer research. –Nicole Giroux
“The Lilabean Foundation is truly a grassroots organization. We built it from the ground up with a really supportive community that has just grown and grown year after year now for 14 years.”–Nicole Giroux
Show Notes:
Takeaways
The journey with pediatric brain cancer is life-altering for families.
There is a lack of clear treatment protocols for pediatric brain cancer.
The Lila Bean Foundation focuses on funding research for better treatment options.
Research takes time, and its impact is often hard to quantify.
Community support is vital for families affected by pediatric cancer.
Collaboration in research is increasing among professionals in the field.
Philanthropic support is vital for pediatric brain cancer research.
Raising awareness about pediatric brain cancer is a continuous effort.
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