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.