What if the future of childhood cancer looked different? Safer treatments, targeted therapies, and doctors who carry personal stories that fuel every decision? Today’s guest is one of those rare voices changing everything.

In this powerful episode, Dr. Jess Puzzuoli takes us inside the world of pediatric oncology. A place filled with courage, heartbreak, hope, and breakthroughs that most people never hear about. From the rising rates of childhood cancer to the emotional weight families carry, she breaks down the truth behind the numbers and the real-life moments that matter most.

This isn’t just a medical conversation… it’s a human one. ✨ In this episode, we discuss: • Why childhood cancer rates are increasing • The massive research gap affecting pediatric patients • How targeted therapies + new treatments are transforming outcomes • The emotional reality for parents, siblings, and caregivers • What children REALLY experience during treatment • The importance of play, support teams, and trauma awareness • Dr. Jess’s deeply personal “why” that fuels her work every day

If you’ve ever wanted a clearer understanding of pediatric cancer and the hope that exists right now this episode will open your eyes and strengthen your heart.

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How do you turn a life-altering diagnosis into a life-affirming mission? In this deeply inspiring episode, Kenny Perkins speaks with Elissa, the powerhouse behind WeGotThis.org, who’s redefining what it means to live and thrive with stage 4 breast cancer.

Diagnosed just after her daughter’s first birthday, Elissa shares how she found meaning in the chaos, leaned into community, and built a nonprofit to help others ask for and receive the help they need during cancer. Whether you’re a caregiver, patient, or someone navigating your own hard season, this is a must-listen.

Key topics discussed:

• Navigating diagnosis during early motherhood and the pandemic
• Creating WeGotThis.org: A registry for cancer patients to ask for real help
• Redefining creativity, career, and identity in the face of cancer
• Mental health, chemo fatigue, and choosing treatment that prioritizes quality of life
• Supporting young children through a parent’s diagnosis
• Marriage, caregiving, and keeping connection alive in hard times
• Date nights, Air Force 1s, and Lego bouquets—her feel-good rituals
• Why prioritizing living is just as important as surviving

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What does it take to create a nonprofit that moves fast, funds faster, and makes real impact? In this powerful episode, Kenny Perkins dives into the story of Kure It, a boutique nonprofit based in California that’s transforming cancer support especially for underfunded cancers and underserved communities.

Joined by Brooke, Kerri, and Courtney, the women leading Kure It’s mission you’ll hear how this small but mighty team continues the legacy of founder Barry Hoeven, who battled kidney cancer for 18 years before passing the torch.

From clinical trials to pickleball fundraisers, from million-dollar endowments to helping strangers find life-saving treatments, this episode reveals how focused compassion and community can change lives.

Whether you’re navigating cancer or seeking ways to make a difference, this episode offers clarity, inspiration, and real-world action.

• • How one man’s 18-year cancer battle created a ripple effect of hope
  • Why Kure It only funds underfunded cancers like pancreatic, liver, and prostate
  • How the RoundUp for Research program generates $600K+ in passive income
  • What makes Kure It a "boutique nonprofit"—and why that matters
  • Behind-the-scenes of approving clinical trial funding
  • The work of the Women’s Guild: building community, fundraising, and fun
  • Supporting underserved communities with screenings and outreach
  • Why 100% of public donations go directly to research and patient support

• How Kure It is preparing for the future: AI, prevention, and global partnerships

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