In this conversation, Curtis interviews Austin from Faith
and Healing Arts, an organization that displays and sells art created by
children affected by childhood cancer. They discuss their personal experiences
with pediatric cancer, the challenges they faced with the medical system and
insurance companies, and the need for more funding and awareness for childhood
cancer. They also highlight the importance of listening to parents and
advocating for their children's best interests. The conversation touches on the
corruption in the healthcare industry and the lack of support for pediatric
cancer research. The conversation revolves around the lack of support and
understanding for families dealing with childhood cancer. The speakers express
frustration with the overwhelming number of denials and lack of assistance they
receive. They emphasize the need for people to acknowledge the seriousness of
childhood cancer and the impact it has on families. The conversation also
touches on the emotional toll of losing a child to cancer and the milestones
that are missed. The speakers discuss their advocacy efforts and the importance
of creating change in the medical and political systems. They express a desire
for more funding and research for childhood cancer and a shift in societal
attitudes towards the disease. Austin discusses the motivation behind Healing
Arts and how it aims to build a community and support families dealing with
pediatric cancer. He explains that the art created by the children is sold on
their website, and they also target businesses to display the art and raise
awareness. Austin emphasizes the importance of positivity and choosing
happiness, even in the face of adversity. He shares his own experience of going
through tough times and how it has strengthened his marriage. Curtis highlights
the impact that meeting these children and families can have on changing one's
perspective on life. They both encourage others to pursue their passions and
offer support to those going through difficult times.
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Social media has been invaluable for connecting and
supporting families affected by childhood cancer.
Parents know their children's baselines and should be
listened to by medical professionals.
The medical system and insurance companies often prioritize
profit over patient care.
Childhood cancer research and funding are lacking, and more
Children with cancer deserve the best care and support, and
their voices should be heard. The lack of support and understanding for
families dealing with childhood cancer is a major issue.
The emotional toll of losing a child to cancer and the
missed milestones are significant challenges for families.
Advocacy efforts are crucial in creating change in the
medical and political systems.
More funding and research are needed for childhood cancer.
Societal attitudes towards childhood cancer need to shift.
Healing Arts aims to build a community and support families dealing with
pediatric cancer through the sale of art created by the children.
Businesses are targeted to display the art and raise
awareness for pediatric cancer.
Choosing positivity and happiness is important, even in the
Going through tough times can strengthen a marriage and it's
important to support one another.
Meeting children and families affected by pediatric cancer
can change one's perspective on life.
Pursuing passions and offering support to those going
through difficult times is crucial.
