In this conversation, Curtis Vallier speaks with Dr.Catherine Young about her journey from South Africa to becoming a prominentfigure in cancer research and advocacy. They discuss the Cancer Moonshotinitiative, its goals, and the importance of community engagement in addressingpediatric cancer. The conversation highlights the challenges faced in cancerresearch, the power of parental advocacy, and the future of cancer researchinnovations. In this conversation, Catharine and Curtis discuss the ongoing developmentsin pediatric cancer research, the importance of funding and awareness, and thecritical role of advocacy within the community. They emphasize the need forpersonal stories to drive change and the power of collective voices in making adifference. Curtis shares his personal experiences and the motivation behindhis advocacy work, while Catharine highlights the importance of stepping intoone's power and using one's voice to effect change.