Voices Against Cancer: One Father’s Fight for Families Like His

Send us Fan MailIn Episode 14 of Act to Impact, Brandi DeVries sits down with Rob Keisacker, a dedicated childhood cancer advocate and founder of Ian's Thumbs Up Fund. Rob opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his son Ian and how that tragedy transformed into a powerful drive to support other families navigating the pediatric cancer journey. From organizing large-scale events like Voices Against Cancer to leveraging pop culture for good, Rob shares how his mission continues to grow—and how each of us can get involved. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that advocacy can rise from pain and that community, legacy, and action truly matter.🔑 Key Takeaways💛 Nearly 50 children are diagnosed with cancer daily in the U.S.—awareness and action are urgent.👨‍👦 Rob turned his grief into advocacy, creating Ian’s Thumbs Up Fund to honor his son’s legacy.🤝 Community support is a lifeline for families facing pediatric cancer.🎗 Advocacy isn’t just for professionals—anyone can take action and make a difference.🎤 Pop culture can be a surprisingly effective tool in raising awareness and funds.🧠 Advocacy can be healing and therapeutic for those navigating grief.🌟 Every action—big or small—has the potential to support a child and family in need.🫶 Children deserve a voice in their treatment and a future filled with hope.🔬 There is an urgent need for more funding for pediatric cancer research.📣 Call to Action  💛 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that action can rise from heartache. 🎗 Visit VoicesAgainstCancer.org to learn more and get involved. 🌍 Don’t wait until tomorrow—act to impact today.💛 Are you inspired to take action? Take action and make an impact on a child affected by childhood cancer. Support the much-needed funding for childhood cancer by making a donation NOW to CCRF!Subscribe and Follow: Don’t miss an episode! New episodes drop every other Wednesday.Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.Thank you to guest Rob Keisacker.STAY CONNECTED.IG: instagram.com/brandi.devriesWant to watch this episode on YouTube? Watch now.SPOTIFYITUNES