Brave Stories: Recent Episodes
Mike Eggl
Stories told about children and their experiences with cancer, from a family and community perspective. Brave the Shave, our parent organization, is a nonprofit based around the idea that families who are affected by children's cancer deserve support and community, and we hope to provide our perspective on this issue to you.
This is the story of Ashton Graf, as told by his mother Leshea. Ashton was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma at age three, during the start of the pandemic. She talks on the specific struggles of dealing with cancer within the midst of an outbreak, and the strength of those who have had to do so.
This is the story of Ashton Graf, as told by his mother Leshea. Ashton was diagnosed with a neuroblastoma at age three, during the start of the pandemic. She talks on the specific struggles of dealing with cancer within the midst of an outbreak, and the strength of those who have had to do so.
Mike Eggl talks with Taner Olson, one of our parents and volunteers, Bishop Craig Schweitzer, and Dr. Tim Pansegrau about their efforts to raise money and support their community with Brave the Shave.
Joe McDonough, father of Andrew, experienced the worst kind of loss in an extraordinarily short time frame. Andrew had a rare form of cancer and fought bravely, but passed away. Now, Joe heads an organization called The Andrew McDonough B+ foundation, which helps to support children's cancer research.
Taner Ohlsen, the father of Dash and Chaz Ohlsen, talks about his son's fight to overcome leukemia. This is the first part of an interview that deals with Taner's own thoughts and feelings regarding childhood cancer, fatherhood, and the community of Brave the Shave.
Randi Oothoudt shares the story of her son Cully's medulloblastoma, and how her family has dealt with the loss of their son and brother. This is the second part of an interview that deals with how cancer can cause harm to more than the person who has it, and grief within the family after an incalculable loss.
Randi Oothoudt shares the story of her son Cully's medulloblastoma, and how her family has dealt with the loss of their son and brother. This is the first part of an interview that deals with how cancer can cause harm to more than the person who has it, and grief within the family after an incalculable loss.
Taner Ohlsen, the father of Dash and Chaz Ohlsen, talks about his son's fight to overcome leukemia. This is the second part of an interview that deals with Taner's own thoughts and feelings regarding childhood cancer, fatherhood, and the community of Brave the Shave.