The Gold Ribbon Podcast: Recent Episodes

The Gold Ribbon Podcast CKF

This is the official podcast of the nonprofit organization Cancer Kids First.Through our podcast, we aim to interview those affected by childhood cancer, gather their perspectives, and help others find comfort in their expertise.

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Welcome to the Twenty Eighth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about how play and art can be used as a form of therapy and creative expression for children with cancer.

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Welcome to the Twenty Seventh Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about how a child’s cancer battle can impact the lives of their siblings, and how people can best support these siblings at the time.

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Welcome to the Twenty Sixth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about the future of cancer diagnoses, treatments, technology, and what’s to come within the next 10 years and more of tackling the disease.

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Welcome to the Twenty Fifth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about how athletes navigate cancer, more specifically highlighting how cancer has impacted the careers of athletes in the professional sports world. 

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Welcome to the Twenty Fourth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about Sir Roland’s BIG Adventure, a moving new children’s book celebrating the bravery and resilience of young cancer fighters written by the founder of the nonprofit organization Mascots for a Cure, Derek Zinser.

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Welcome to the Twenty Third Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about the portrayal of childhood cancer throughout films and Hollywood as a whole, discuss its place in the industry, and the inaccuracies/accuracies that lie within. 

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Welcome to the Twenty Second Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia interview the founder of Cancer Kids First to learn more about her responsibilities and journey as founder. 

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Welcome to the Twenty First Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia interview Dr. Allison J. Applebaum, Author, Speaker, and Clinical Psychologist and Caregivers Clinic Director at Memorial Sloan Kettering Center to learn more about her career and work as a clinical psychologist.

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Welcome to the Twentieth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss commonly asked questions about childhood cancer.

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Welcome to the Nineteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia interview two CKF chapters: CKF Maryland and Parkland to learn more about their specific ventures and impact.

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Welcome to the Nineteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia interview two CKF chapters: CKF Maryland and Parkland, to learn more about their specific ventures and impact.

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Welcome to the Nineteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia interview two CKF chapters: CKF Maryland and Parkland, to learn more about their specific ventures and impact.

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Welcome to the Eighteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss how cancer patients and their peers, friends, and family members can deal and cope with their cancer treatment, diagnosis, and more through the holidays.

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Welcome to the Seventeenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about the topics discussed in Dr. David J Stewart’s book, “A Short Primer on Why Cancer Still Sucks.”

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Welcome to the Sixteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about what life after cancer is like for cancer survivors.

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Welcome to the Fifteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about the childhood cancer journey from the parental perspective of Mrs. Jorie Scholnik-Zaron.

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Welcome to the Fourteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about the beginnings of the nonprofit organization Cancer Kids First alongside CKF’s founder and CEO.

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Welcome to the Thirteenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia learn more about the “Princesses Against Cancer” organization created by Elizabeth Pino. 

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Welcome to the Twelfth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss the impact of cancer on the school experience.

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Welcome to the Eleventh Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss the impact of COVID on cancer.

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Welcome to the Tenth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss the history of cancer.

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Welcome to the Ninth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss the different stages of cancer.

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Welcome to the Eighth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss common misconceptions surrounding pediatric cancer and cancer in general.

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Welcome to the Seventh Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss the impact of the nonprofit organization ‘Hear Your Song’ on kids throughout the nation alongside two of the organization’s leaders, Dan Rubins and Jake Gluckman.

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Welcome to the Sixth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss Penn State’s THON Annual Miles for Smiles Event led by the Club XC Team at Penn State. 

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Welcome to the Fifth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss pediatric cancer across the globe. 

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Welcome to the Fourth Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia, along with interviewee Dr. Elizabeth Fox, discuss the topic of childhood cancer diagnosis from a Doctor's perspective. 

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Welcome to the Third Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast!In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia discuss the psychological impacts of Pediatric Cancer. 

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Welcome to the Second Episode of The Gold Ribbon Podcast! 

In this episode, hosts Taskin and Sophia, along with interviewee Amanda Kaplan, discuss why people get involved in helping kids with cancer.