In this episode of Child Life On Call, host Katie Taylor, a certified child life specialist, shares personal experiences and practical advice on maintaining calm during your child's medical procedures. Katie recounts a traumatic incident with her daughter, emphasizing...
Episode 33 | Scott’s Story – A daughter with a rare cancerous tumor
Podcast Show Notes
This episode is not a cancer story. This is a story about a loving family, a precious child, and how to find miracles during the darkest parts of life. In this episode, Katie interviews Scott Kramer, father to Maddie. Maddie was diagnosed with atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) at just two and a half years old and sadly passed away after 8 months of treatment. However, Maddie’s story is far from over. Scott and his wife are founders of Dancing While Cancering, a nonprofit that shares joy by delivering SmilePacks to children facing cancer. Support Dancing While Cancering and read more about Maddie’s story through Maddie’s Miracles and the The Miracles That Follow.
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