Mandy Spielvogle Powell on Leadership and the Heart of Childhood Cancer Advocacy
Season 1
Episode 10
Join us as Mandy Spielvogle Powell shares personal insights and professional wisdom on the fight against childhood cancer. Learn how advocacy, collaboration, and compassion come together to drive change in this heartfelt episode filmed in the nation's capital. *This was recorded in September of 2020, Mandy has since moved to NC4K, a non-profit in Ohio helping children fighting cancer. She still collaborates with CAC2 and we miss working with her!*
Juanita’s Story: From Fighter to Advocate for Childhood Cancer
Season 1
Episode 9
Step into the inspiring world of Juanita, a childhood cancer survivor who turned her own battle into a mission to help others. Hosted by Sandy Barker of Gold Rush Cure Foundation, this episode dives deep into Juanita’s incredible story of resilience, her challenges in survivorship, and how she’s now using her fierce fighting spirit to bring hope to other kids facing cancer. Get ready for an emotional, empowering, and uplifting conversation that will remind you of the strength of the human spirit. Listen now and be inspired to take action in the fight against pediatric cancer.
A Heart for Change: Advocacy Insights from Curefest with Sarah Milberg
Season 1
Episode 8
From Curefest 2022 in Washington D.C., Sandy of Gold Rush Cure Foundation speaks with Sarah Milberg, an inspiring leader in childhood cancer advocacy. Representing St. Baldrick's Foundation and the Alliance for Childhood Cancer, Sarah shares her passion for advancing impactful policies and driving meaningful change. Learn about the advocacy community's progress and how you can be a part of this vital movement.
Writing Hope, Delivering Strength: The Pen Pal Project
Season 1
Episode 3
Join host Sandy Barker from Gold Rush Cure Foundation as she sits down with Jordan Roby of the Pen Pal Project. Together, they discuss how a simple card can brighten the lives of childhood cancer fighters and their families. Learn how heartfelt messages provide emotional support and strengthen the community dedicated to fighting these battles. Visit Jordan Roby and the Pen Pal Project online at: http://www.thepenpalproject.info We love to interview those making a difference for children fighting cancer. The RUSH Podcast is a collection of interviews, stories, and news surrounding the childhood cancer fight and patient support outreach through Gold Rush Cure Foundation and it's Pot of Gold Program.
How It All Started – Founding of Gold Rush Cure Foundation
Season 1
Episode 1
Gold Rush Cure Foundation is excited to share the first RUSH podcast with you! Sandy Barker, President of the foundation, will sit down with our young heroes and has heartfelt conversations about childhood cancer. This first episode highlights the journey that Sandy Barker and family endured when their son Christian was diagnosed with a rare form of Leukemia. With every episode she highlights stories, news and progress in the childhood cancer cause. You'll be able to hear more about what we're working towards as well as how our heroes are living life on their own terms despite having such a tough diagnosis.