Conversations with Kids Beating Cancer

Wipe Out Kids Cancer
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Welcome to the Conversations with Kids Beating Cancer podcast, where young cancer survivors share their unfiltered experiences. All of our episodes feature a pediatric cancer survivor and a young champion board member having an open, honest, and raw conversation about their cancer journey. We hope that these conversations will help those who feel alone with their diagnosis realize that they are not alone. Our podcast is an opportunity to hear touching stories, experience genuine emotions, and find hope and encouragement. Subscribe to our podcast to hear inspiring stories from pediatric cancer survivors and share them with anyone who may benefit from it. You can visit wokc.org to learn more about Wipe Out Kids Cancer or donate to us at wokc.org/donate Your donation will go directly to support all our programs and help us achieve our ultimate goal - to wipe out kids' cancer. For collaborations or general messaging, reach out to: klopez@wokc.org We truly appreciate your support and thank you for helping us make a difference! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids' Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr LinkedIn: WOKC Nonprofit

Episodes

  1. 10/28/2025

    When Your Sister Has Cancer: A Sibling’s Journey of Strength and Heart

    In this powerful episode, Piper shares what it was really like to grow up as the sibling of a child with cancer. From feelings of jealousy and resentment to moments of strength and compassion, she opens up about learning to balance love and loss while her family’s world revolved around her sister, Lucy. Piper also offers heartfelt advice to other siblings and parents — reminding us all that every child in the family needs care, attention, and understanding. Tune in for real conversations, resilience, and a reminder that hope is stronger than cancer. Presented by Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer. Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today. Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    25 min
  2. More Than Cancer: Ava & Autumn's Unfiltered Journey

    07/08/2025

    More Than Cancer: Ava & Autumn's Unfiltered Journey

    🎙️ Season 2 is here! And we’re kicking things off with a powerful, heartwarming episode of Conversations With Kids Beating Cancer. This time, our former guest Ava takes the mic—and she’s not alone. She’s joined by her friend Autumn, a fierce warrior who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) at just 11 years old. Now, six years later, she’s sharing her journey as a survivor. Together, these incredible young women open up about what it’s really like to face childhood cancer and even share a few laughs. 💛 Tune in for real conversations, resilience, and a reminder that hope is stronger than cancer. Presented by Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer. Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today. Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    36 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    EP 6: Diagnosed at 7, Thriving at 12- A Warrior’s Tale

    In this week's episode of Conversations With Kids Beating Cancer, we dive deep into the powerful journey of Olive, a WOKC Warrior, who was diagnosed with leukemia at just seven years old. Join us as Emily Hernandez, a Young Champion Board Member, sits down with Olive to explore the raw, heartfelt, and sometimes surprising moments of her battle with cancer. Olive’s unique perspective offers an inspiring glimpse into how a young child processes illness, hope, and resilience in ways that will leave you reflecting on the power of strength and community. Tune in for a conversation that will tug at your heartstrings and remind you of the incredible courage kids show when faced with unimaginable challenges. Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today.  Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    23 min

  4. 08/07/2024

    EP 5: I Felt Ashamed- Parent's Episode

    On this week's Conversations With Kids Beating Cancer Podcast, we are joined by two separate parents of childhood cancer survivors, Leo & Melissa. In this episode, Leo and Melissa talk about the pediatric cancer journey from their perspectives and how challenging every aspect of that journey was. Shame, grief, hope, love, and community are just some of the topics explored in this episode. Whether you are a parent yourself, a family member, a friend, or even the one going through pediatric cancer, this episode will help you know- you are not alone.  Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today.  Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    1h 3m

  5. 04/17/2024

    EP 4: Wigs, Loneliness, & Friendships

    On this week's Conversations With Kids Beating Cancer Podcast our Young Champions Board Member, Warren Peck, sits down for a conversation with Ava, an Ewing Sarcoma cancer survivor. In this episode, Ava talks about her cancer journey during COVID-19, going back to school with a wig, losing friends, and breaking down when no one is looking. We are grateful to be able to share Ava's amazing story.  Mark your calendars! June 29th is our annual Run for The Kids 5k/1k. This fundraiser is dedicated to all of our warrior families and helping kids with cancer. Sign up today for all the fun at wokc.org/rftk Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today. Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    17 min

  6. 04/11/2024

    EP 3: I Just Want To Be A Kid Again

    On this week's Conversations With Kids Beating Cancer Podcast our Young Champions Board Member, Wylie Kate, sits down for a conversation with Hunter. Hunter is about to complete his 9th-grade year at Allen High School. He was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in December last year. Before his diagnosis, he was a football player for the Allen Eagles. In August of the following year, he returned to football and now enjoys the practices and the love of football. Wylie Kate asks questions about Hunter's diagnosis and he gives her an inside look at how his perspective through his cancer journey changed. This is Hunter's first time telling his cancer story. Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today. Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    13 min

  7. 03/06/2024

    EP 2: Chemo To Championships

    March is the Month of giving at Jersey Mike's and we are partnering with over 70 DFW Jersey Mikes Stores for this amazing cause! Stop into any Jersey Mikes in the DFW area and make a donation to Wipe Out Kids Cancer with your purchase. March 27th is Jersey Mike's annual Day of Giving where 100% of ALL sales will go to Wipe Out Kids Cancer. So mark your calendars and buy a sandwich for you, friends, family, or your office crew to help support Wipe Out Kids Cancer (ONLY in the Dallas Fort Worth Area).  Kids Shouldn't Get Cancer But When They Do... YOU Can Help! Visit wokc.org/donate to donate today. Make sure you follow us! Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr

    15 min

  8. 02/14/2024

    EP 1: Finding Light In The Darkness

    Welcome to Conversations with Kids Beating Cancer Podcast! We are a non-profit organization called Wipe Out Kids Cancer, and every two weeks, we sit down with pediatric cancer survivors, also known as our Young Champions. On this week's episode, we have Haylie and Niko, our Young Champion Board members, speaking candidly about their lives before and during their pediatric cancer diagnosis. Our goal is to have raw, unfiltered conversations about the ups and downs of life since the cancer diagnosis. We hope that these conversations will help those who feel alone with their diagnosis realize that they are not alone. Our podcast is an opportunity to hear touching stories, experience genuine emotions, and find hope and encouragement. Subscribe to our podcast to hear inspiring stories from pediatric cancer survivors/patients. You can visit www.wokc.org to learn more about Wipe Out Kids Cancer or donate to us at www.wokc.org/donate. Follow our socials! Instagram Facebook LinkedIn

    25 min
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About

Welcome to the Conversations with Kids Beating Cancer podcast, where young cancer survivors share their unfiltered experiences. All of our episodes feature a pediatric cancer survivor and a young champion board member having an open, honest, and raw conversation about their cancer journey. We hope that these conversations will help those who feel alone with their diagnosis realize that they are not alone. Our podcast is an opportunity to hear touching stories, experience genuine emotions, and find hope and encouragement. Subscribe to our podcast to hear inspiring stories from pediatric cancer survivors and share them with anyone who may benefit from it. You can visit wokc.org to learn more about Wipe Out Kids Cancer or donate to us at wokc.org/donate Your donation will go directly to support all our programs and help us achieve our ultimate goal - to wipe out kids' cancer. For collaborations or general messaging, reach out to: klopez@wokc.org We truly appreciate your support and thank you for helping us make a difference! Follow us on our socials: Instagram: @wokc Facebook: Wipe Out Kids' Cancer X: @wipeoutkdscancr LinkedIn: WOKC Nonprofit

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