EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 46 MIN
Turning Isolation into Mission: Mackensi's Story as an Only Child Navigating Parent's Cancer
from Inheritance of Hope Podcast
When she was younger, Mackensi's dad was diagnosed with cancer. She was an only child in a small town where not many others were facing what she was, which led to deep feelings of isolation. When her family found Inheritance of Hope, things changed for the better. Now, she is a frequent volunteer, passionate to ensure others in a similar situation don't feel alone. In this episode, she shares her story as well as tips for parents to make it easier for their children to talk to them about the struggles they're facing.Find joy in terminal illness at https://InheritanceOfHope.org/Give joy in terminal illness at https://www2.inheritanceofhope.org/GiveListen to this family's Legacy Song at https://www2.inheritanceofhope.org/LegacySongsYTTo request a copy of "Consider It Pure Joy" authored by Inheritance of Hope's co-founder, Kristen Milligan, please email [email protected] the app "Simply Sayin' Medical Jargon" from the Child Life team at Phoenix Children's Hospital for developmentally appropriate support.
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