In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, you'll hear inspiring stories from retinoblastoma survivors, Leia Hunt, a two-time unilateral retinoblastoma survivor and founder of Leia's Kids, Grace Padilla, a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate and Genevieve McCarthy, the president of the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society, and Know the Glow partner, also a unilateral retinoblastoma survivor. They discuss their battles with cancer, advocacy for pediatric cancer awareness, and how their journeys have influenced their careers. Important themes include resilience, the global impact of retinoblastoma, and the necessity of community support.

00:41 Understanding Retinoblastoma

01:14 Leia Hunt: A Survivor's Journey

04:33 Grace Padilla: From Survivor to PH.D NeuroScientist

13:20 Genevieve McCarthy: Advocacy and Parenting

18:00 The Importance of Community and Support

18:12 Mental Health Awareness and Resources

18:41 Advocacy and Personal Stories

27:52 Legacy and Reflections

Links

https://zaakirahnayyar.com/podcast

One World Retinoblastoma Conference Adult Survivor Panel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhhHWVG5P6g&t

leiaskids.org

knowtheglow.org

https://www.rbcanadaresearch.com/

wechope.org

https://www.rbsociety.ca/who-we-are

https://www.cancer.org/