Threads of Gold

Four-time cancer survivor and author Stayc Sharrow joins the podcast to talk about her cancer journey, her advocacy and fundraising for childhood cancer, the books she has written, and her passion for improving the lives of children.

Linda Park is a cancer mom who wrote "Brave, Courageous & Bold," a children's book based on her baby Luke's battle against a rare blood cancer. She joined the podcast to talk about Luke, about the book, and about the progress in childhood cancer since her son's diagnosis in 1977. The book's illustrator, Eva Larson, also joined to talk about doing the art for the book at the age of 13 and how she believes these stories help kids in the cancer community and beyond.

Teen film director Nya Chambless joins the podcast to talk about "My Guardian Angel," a film she wrote and directed. It is based on a true story about the friendship between two little girls, one of whom is battling neuroblastoma.

Author and childhood cancer mom Laura Davis talks about her son's battle against leukemia and the book they wrote together. She also talks about the advocacy and fundraising she does to bring an end to pediatric cancer.

Hannah Weisbrod is a high school senior and children's book illustrator. Hannah joins today's podcast to talk about the experience of illustrating a children's book and a little about being a cousin to a childhood cancer patient.

Hannah Weisbrod is a high school senior and children's book illustrator. Hannah joins today's podcast to talk about the experience of illustrating a children's book and a little about being a cousin to a childhood cancer patient.

Childhood leukemia survivor Tony Garcia talks about being diagnosed at the age of 2 in 1973 and about some of the challenges of growing up in the aftermath of treatments.

Ironman triathlete, cancer survivor, author, and childhood cancer sibling Bill Crews shares about losing his sister to leukemia as a child. He also talks about his own cancer journey as an AYA patient and about the late effects of chemotherapy even decades after treatments have ended.

Creative Director and founder, Dana-Susan Crews, talks about the history of Bell Asteri and why it's so important to her and her family.

Kallie Dickens (forever four, forever cherished, and missed beyond measure) continues to shine her light through her family and the many books written in her honor. Though her time on earth was short, her impact was immeasurable. In this video, her mom Hayley, dad Justin, and sister Kora share Kallie’s story, the books created to celebrate her life, and the mission behind their nonprofit, Keeping A Light for Kallie (www.keepingalight.org).