The Support Report with b-present

When Samantha found out her best friend Chiara was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer, she was devastated. To make matters worse, Chiara was diagnosed during COVID-19, making support even more of a challenge for Samantha and Chiara's entire friend group. In this episode of The Support Report, Samantha opens up about her experience as a supporter, and how she adjusted to supporting fro...

Chiara Riga—the newest member of the b-present team—was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer in September 2020 at the age of 28. We chat about her experience, support network, and the dark sense of humor that came with her diagnosis in this conversation.   Follow Chiara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chiaravscancer/ Learn more about b-present Foundation: https://b-present...

Matt Ode was diagnosed with stage 3C testicular cancer at the age of 24. From resilience to heartbreak to the unbreakable bond with his girlfriend, Matt's story will inspire you.   Join the Cancer Patient/ Survivor Community: Taking Back Your Life From Cancer Facebook Group Follow Matt on Instagram Have Matt speak at your next event

Living in Silicon Valley and on the road to her dream job in the tech industry, Sharon Kim's life did a full 180 when she found out her mother, who was living in Hawaii at the time, was diagnosed with stage 1 uterine sarcoma cancer.  In Episode 10, Sharon opens up about the challenges of leaving Silicon Valley to care for her mother and why she decided to create CanPlan.  Learn more abou...

In this conversation with Kara Noskoff of Teen Cancer America, we chatted about the "care gap" and the unique needs and challenges faced by young adults diagnosed with cancer.    Learn more about b-present Learn more about Teen Cancer America

In Episode 8, we sit down with ALL Survivor Eddie Torrez and his best friend Isabella Jereza to talk friendship during cancer.

Julian Castaneda was 10 years old when he was diagnosed with leukemia. Now, as a thriving 19-year-old, Julian has set out to bring strength and hope to those facing extended hospital stays via the Bags of Love Foundation. In this convo, we'll chat about his windy road from patient to survivor to founder.   Check out Bags of Love Foundation: https://bagsoflovefoundation.com/ Learn more about b...

Nick Giallourakis shares his experience as a young adult and older brother to Steve, a four-time cancer survivor starting at the age of 15. Nick talks about the impact cancer had on his relationship with Steve and walks us through his own transformation from supporter and cancer newbie to young adult cancer advocate and co-founder and director of Elephants and Tea—a magazine that empowers the youn...

In this episode, we chat with Kyle and Jessica Javer about the surprise of being diagnosed with cancer as a young adult, how two siblings coped, and became stronger together, and the vital role connection and clear communication play in improving the experience.

Inspired by his struggles with Lynch Syndrome and the colon cancer that followed from it, Marc Anthony Sepulveda is creating a colon cancer comedy film, Bonus Time, to bring comfort and laughter to those who find themselves on the wrong end of a cancer diagnosis.    For more on Marc Anthony:  https://www.instagram.com/bonus_time_the_movie/  https://www.facebook.com/BonusTimeMov...

Meet Juanita Prada. She is a 2x childhood cancer survivor. 💪 During her cancer experience, she had to relearn how to walk and speak. After struggling with many unexpected challenges after treatment was complete (aka cancer's late effects), she founded @ beholdbegold to help those undergoing the late effects and barriers that come with surviving childhood cancer. In our latest episode of The Suppo...

We chat with Nicholas Kristock—a former professional soccer player turned nonprofit founder and CEO. Nicholas founded Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit that creates and donates fleece blankets and supportive video messages to children admitted to hospitals.

For Mental Health Awareness Week, we go inside the mind of Vivian Nunez, a former young adult caregiver and the founder of Too Damn Young — a resource and community for teens and young adults who are grieving.