
In this episode of Childhood Cancer Perspective, CurtisVallier and Emily Rednour discuss the harsh realities of childhood cancer, thejourney of diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of advocacy forfamilies. Emily shares her experience founding Rowen's Legacy after the loss ofher son, Rowen, and highlights the lack of resources for families facingpediatric cancer. The conversation delves into the emotional toll on families,the challenges of navigating hospital experiences, and the need for betterfunding and awareness in the pediatric cancer community. In this heartfeltconversation, Emily Rednour and Curtis Vallier share their experiences ofnavigating the grief of losing a child to illness. They discuss the emotionaltoll of end-of-life decisions, the impact of illness on family dynamics, andthe importance of advocacy and support in the healing process. They emphasizethe need for community involvement and the significance of carrying on achild's legacy while also addressing the challenges faced in the medicalsystem. Their stories highlight the resilience of families dealing with lossand the ongoing fight for change in pediatric care.