Retinoblastoma Advocacy, Support, and Survivorship with Leia Hunt, Grace Padilla, and Genevieve McCarthy

In this episode of the See Life Different podcast, you'll hear inspiring stories from retinoblastoma survivors, Leia Hunt, a two-time unilateral retinoblastoma survivor and founder of Leia's Kids, Grace Padilla, a neuroscience Ph.D. candidate and Genevieve McCarthy, the president of the Canadian Retinoblastoma Society, and Know the Glow partner, also a unilateral retinoblastoma survivor. They discuss their battles with cancer, advocacy for pediatric cancer awareness, and how their journeys have influenced their careers. Important themes include resilience, the global impact of retinoblastoma, and the necessity of community support. 00:41 Understanding Retinoblastoma 01:14 Leia Hunt: A Survivor's Journey 04:33 Grace Padilla: From Survivor to PH.D NeuroScientist 13:20 Genevieve McCarthy: Advocacy and Parenting 18:00 The Importance of Community and Support 18:12 Mental Health Awareness and Resources 18:41 Advocacy and Personal Stories 27:52 Legacy and Reflections Links https://zaakirahnayyar.com/podcast One World Retinoblastoma Conference Adult Survivor Panel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhhHWVG5P6g&t leiaskids.org knowtheglow.org https://www.rbcanadaresearch.com/ wechope.org https://www.rbsociety.ca/who-we-are https://www.cancer.org/