Doing Good from WeRunWithYou

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! In this episode we interview Danielle Brown. Danielle is a mom, hiker, and now runner whose life changed after surviving a ruptured brain aneurysm. When we asked her, “Are you running away from something, or toward something?”, Her answer reminded us that healing isn’t always one or the other. Sometimes we’re running from the fears of yesterday while finding the...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode with interview Bryce Daily. Twelve years after an AVM rupture changed the course of his life, Bryce continues to chase new opportunities instead of focusing on limitations. Whether he’s volunteeri...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode we interview Kim and EJ McCaffrey. Nearly a year ago, their daughter’s ruptured brain aneurysm changed their lives in an instant. Through internet searches, Caroline and her family found WeRunWith...

Welcome to Season 3 of Doing Good! We interview brain aneurysm and stroke survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Andreea Penisoara. In this heartwarming conversation, Andreea shares what it’s like to navigate the fear and uncertainty of an AVM while fiercely supporting her daughter Julie, an AV...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode we interview Dr. Cherise Lathan, who has been pushing the boundaries for over a decade. She spearheaded the neuro PT residency and mentorship program at Keck Medicine of USC. And is now exploring new therapy techniques at Medstar...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode we interview Patty Clark. After Patty suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm, her family was told to say their last good-byes. But a small twitch of the toe gave rise to hope which blossomed into a second chance at life full of inspir...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode we catch up with Dr. Russin. We talk about his early days as a neurosurgeon, his first Ironman triathlon, the new paths he and his team are forging in medicine, and his preparation for his second Ironman this coming weekend. Yes,...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Mandy and David Drake. An unexpected voice, family, community, and crossfit helped Mandy not only survive but thrive after suffering a ruptured brain aneurysm. This was truly a special episode, getting a first hand r...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Angie Rodriguez. There are more beautiful days again    but that was far from Angie’s mind for close to two years. Angie shares with us the story of how she had to endure so much unnecessary pain, and almost died sev...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Kerry Rice. Finding out one person in your family has a brain aneurysm can be devastating. Imagine five. Kerry’s sisters, Kate and Meg, survived ruptured brain aneurysms six years apart. Since then, two of her brothe...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. Dina Chon shares with us her journey of healing that led her to become Executive Director of the Aneurysm, and AVM Foundation. Dina’s passion for her work with TAAF and advocacy for the community is incredibly inspiring. Hear what Dina will be do...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. Sometimes you win the lottery that no one wants to win. Sometimes you win it twice like Amanda Costanza.  In this interview, Amanda shares with us how two aneurysms and one extraordinary medical team propelled her into a new career. One in which...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Elizabeth Ratta. We couldn’t have done Season 2 of Doing Good without an interview with Elizabeth - fellow brain aneurysm survivor, mom, wife, runner, and advocate. This was truly a special interview with someone who...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Laura Kern. When Laura returned home from Keck Medicine of USC, on March 19, 2022, she began her recovery by tracking two strangers, Dr. Russin & myself, running the LA Marathon that same day. Little did she know...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Cheryl Blacklock. Cheryl had a successful corporate career in finance when she suffered 5 brain aneurysms. She traversed many crossroads in her path to not only survive, but also thrive. Cheryl eventually found herse...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Robin Simone. If you were to look up "beast mode", you’d likely find a picture of Robi Simone. With only 10 miles left in the  bike portion of Ironman Wisconsin, Robi found herself out-of-nowhere battling with double...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Andrea Calleja. Andrea suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2019, just days after running the Chicago marathon. After surgery, her first doctor told her she can no longer run, but she did not let that stop her from...

This season we interview brain aneurysm survivors and caregivers to learn how they are navigating new challenges and finding their own way of Doing Good. In this episode, we interview Alejandra and her daughter, Daniela. Dani suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm in 2020 at the age of 16, and her mom Alejandra has been by her side ever since. We like to call them the dynamic duo. They share with us t...

In this episode, we chat with John Ogbin. John is a school administrator and avid runner, who founded The Nick Mowers Memorial 5K in memory of a friend who died at the age of 36 from a brain aneurysm. Nick Mowers was a positive force throughout his life and in memory, through John, continues to make this world a better place. Please enjoy our fun conversation with John about friendship and leaving...

In this episode we talk with Mark Wise Mark spent over 16 years with the Special Olympics of Delaware and now works with the Delaware State Parks. He is a long-time endurance athlete who has competed in over 20 Ironman triathlons, including the World Championships in Kona 3 times. Please enjoy our fun conversation with Mark as he details his path to endurance sports and a fulfilling career, while...

In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Susan Sidoriak. Susan is a graphic artist, photographer, and avid runner. She is the owner of Silverbox Creative Studio and the Sideporch ( shopsideporch.com ), where she beautifully melds together her love for art and running. Please enjoy our heartwarming conversation with Susan as she talks about how she magically transformed a seemingly ran...

In this episode we chat with Dr Jonathan Russin. Dr Russin is Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Assistant Director of the Neurorestoration Center, at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Over the past 5 years, he has become an avid runner after joining me at the 2016 Los Angeles Marathon to build RunLAwithKathy, through which we have raised over $81,000 to fund neurores...

In this episode, we talk with Cathee Cao. Cathee has endured more loss and trauma in the past decade than most people experience in a lifetime. And through all the struggle, gained a renewed sense of self and energy to help others. Please enjoy our emotional conversation with Cathee on the real meaning of strength from within. This interview was recorded on March 7, 2020. You can find articles fro...

In this episode we talk with Rocio Vallejos-Hoyt. Rocio works at the Braille Institute of Los Angeles. She shares with us her experience helping individuals and their families facing life-altering illnesses, and living through it herself when her sister Wendy suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm. Please enjoy our touching conversation with Rocio as we talk about what it means to lend a helping hand...

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Kelly Tyrrell. Kelly is the Director of Research Communications at University of Wisconsin-Madison and an accomplished ultra-runner. Over the past four years, she has made it on the podium in several ultra-marathons, earning the top spot in three of those races. Please enjoy our candid conversation with Kelly as she runs through the ups and dow...