Kids Village- The Podcast Samantha Fletcher

In this episode Sam catches up with Ian Reid, CEO of Birmingham 2022 commonwealth games. Ian discusses what he's most excited about, how the athletes have inspired him and the huge impact the games will have on the local area (which Kids Village falls within)

When a child has a critical illness it effects the entire family, and that includes the extended family. Host Sam discuses the impact of cancer in her own family and how it affected her Auntie Rachel.

Best episode yet? Host Sam chats with Wish Family Engagement manager Nikki. Make A Wish are a Kids Village Best Friend Partner charity and will be able to offer breaks to their Wish families at Kids Village. Hear bout Nikki's role at Make A Wish UK, some memorable wishes she's been involved in & her own personal story. 

Host Sam talks to Emily & Elita from leading charity- Children With Cancer UK. They discuss the impact of the pandemic on the families they support & their plans with Kids Village for the future. CWC are a Kids Village Best Friend and will be able to offer their families breaks at Kids Village in the future. 

In this episode you get to know two of the Kids Village Ambassadors: Tim Warwood & Lauren Crace. Host Sam hears their thoughts & ideas for the future of Kids Village. 

On this episode host Sam has a conversation with her two sisters about their experience from when she had cancer aged 9. It's something they haven't spoken about a lot in the past & some of their hazy memories are quite surprising!