Podcasts about family reach

Family Reach is the only national nonprofit focused solely on helping people with cancer access food, housing, utilities, and transportation.  Angel Flight East partners with Family Reach to ensure our patients not only have access to care, but other resources as well. 

Lemonade stand helps Mansfield family reach 7.8 million views on Facebook: https://www.richlandsource.com/2024/08/14/lemonade-stand-helps-mansfield-family-reach-7-8-million-views-on-facebook Today - This summer, five young sisters from Mansfield turned a simple lemonade stand into a community sensation, capturing the attention of thousands and teaching them invaluable life lessons along the way.Support the show: https://richlandsource.com/membersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Father Edward Looney reads and comments on The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich.Day 47Volume 1THE MOST HOLY INCARNATIONChapter 22: The Holy Family Among RobbersChapter 23: The Balsam GardenChapter 24: The Holy Family Reach HeliopolisLEARN MORE - USE COUPON CODE ACE25 FOR 25% OFFThe Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations: From the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich Four-Book Set - https://bit.ly/3QVreIsThe Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - https://bit.ly/4bPsxRmThe Life and Revelations of Anne Catherine Emmerich Two-Book Set -https://bit.ly/3yxaLE5The Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich - https://bit.ly/3wTRsULMary Magdalen in the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich -https://bit.ly/4brYEXbThe Mystical City of God Four-Book Set - https://bit.ly/44Q9nZbOur Lady of Good Help: Prayer Book for Pilgrims -https://bit.ly/3Ke6O9SThe Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich is a podcast from TAN that takes you through one of the most extraordinary books ever published. Follow along daily as Father Edward Looney works his way through the classic four-volume set, The Life of Jesus Christ and Biblical Revelations, by reading a passage from the book and then giving his commentary. Discover the visions of the famous 19th-century Catholic mystic, Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich, a nun who was privileged by God to behold innumerable events of biblical times.Anne Catherine's visions included the birth, life, public ministry, Crucifixion, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, as well as the founding of His Church. Besides describing persons, places, events, and traditions in intimate detail, she also sets forth the mystical significance of these visible realities. Here is the infinite love of God incarnate and made manifest for all to see, made all the more striking and vivid by the accounts Blessed Anne has relayed.Listen and subscribe to The Life of Jesus Christ in a Year: From the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich on your favorite podcast platform or at EmmerichPodcast.com.And for more great ways to deepen your faith, check out all the spiritual resources available at TANBooks.com and use Coupon Code ACE25 for 25% off your next order.

In a landscape where standing out demands both innovation and accessibility, finding ways to connect with a broad audience is crucial. Today's guest has been on a career-long quest to revolutionize the culinary world by blending tradition with modernity, creating products that not only appeal to diverse audiences but also prioritize health and taste.Today we are lucky enough to sit down with Chef Ming Tsai, who is not only an Iron Chef, he's also a James Beard and Emmy Award winner, and a Chef-partner at BABA at the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. He's also President of the National Advisory Board for Family Reach and the author of five cookbooks.Chef Ming was the host and the Executive Producer of the longest-running cooking series on PBS, Simply Ming, and just received acclaim for his new mini-series titled Simply Ming: Better for You. He founded MingsBings, a consumer packaged goods startup bringing chef quality, better-for-you, convenient food to the frozen food aisle.Beyond being the first East meets West option of its kind, MingsBings supports the mission of the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Family Reach. To date, Chef Ming has helped raise $12 million for Family Reach. In 2022, Chef Ming became Iron Chef Ming Tsai as he joined the cast of five world-class chefs in the Netflix series, Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend. Highlights:Chef Ming's first cooking experiences, and introduction to the culinary world (4:21)Chef Ming's favorite dishes from childhood (7:19)What Chef Ming learned from his family's restaurant (7:46)How Chef Ming adjusted from Chef to businessperson (8:44)Early mistakes and lessons from running a restaurant (10:54)Chef Ming explains his East meets West cuisine style and influence (11:45) Work in the TV and entertainment industry (14:35)Chef Ming discusses his time on Iron Chef (16:50) Chef Ming's approach to writing cookbooks (18:07)The inspiration behind MingsBings (19:17)Philanthropic work for Family Reach (21:54)Chef Ming tells stories about his famous friends in the culinary world (25:21)Links:Ming Tsai on LinkedInMingBings on LinkedInMingBings WebsiteICR LinkedInICR TwitterICR WebsiteFeedback:If you have questions about the show, or have a topic in mind you'd like discussed in future episodes, email our producer, marion@lowerstreet.co.

While being diagnosed with cancer alone can put a person under tremendous amounts of mental and emotional stress, the additional burden of outrageously expensive medical care only adds to the strain. Cancer treatment requires more than medicine — families need a roof over their heads and food on their tables to survive. The dramatic rise in the cost of cancer treatments has now given rise to what is being called financial toxicity. On this episode, Liz Geisel, Director of Program Delivery for Family Reach, discusses the psychological stress related to financial toxicity and the role of Financial Navigators who help families discuss their concerns and guide them to community resources. About our Guest, Elizabeth Geisel, MSW Elizabeth Geisel, MSW, is the Director of Program Delivery for Family Reach, where she leads trauma-informed trainings and oversees the team responsible for providing financial support to families facing cancer. Elizabeth has dedicated the last twenty years to the field of social work, specializing in healthcare, mental health, and substance abuse. Her clinical approach focuses on trauma-informed practices, harm reduction, and building collaborative partnerships with patients. Before Family Reach, she worked at several leading Boston-based healthcare organizations, including the Sidney Borum Health Center (now part of Fenway Health), the Institute for Health and Recovery, and Boston Medical Center. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aimatmelanoma/support

In this episode, entrepreneur and financial expert Larry Sprung shares his journey of overcoming loss and tragedy in his family to help others. Larry's experiences taught him valuable lessons about the importance of mental health and seeking help when needed.“If you're walking down the street and there's a pebble on the ground, and you pick up the pebble, and you put it right here up against your eye. It looks like a boulder. You're never gonna get around it. But if you take that same pebble and you put it out at arm's length and then you look at it, you're like, well, it's just a pebble. I could get around that thing”Larry's mother's battle with cancer instilled a level of fight and battle in him. He also shares how his brother-in-law's suicide reinforced the idea that life is short and that if we're not healthy, the outcomes could be detrimental. As a result, Larry became passionate about raising awareness for mental health, serving on the National Board of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for over 12 years and raising over $1.7 million through the Keith Milano Memorial Fund with his wife, Denise.Larry encourages others to prioritize relationships and family and to create a life by design, not by default.Larry Sprung is the founder and wealth advisor at Mitlin Financial, Inc® www.mitlinfinancial.com and the host of the Mitlin Money Mindset™ Podcast www.mitlinmoneymindset.com. He has been named an Investopedia Top 10 Advisor and has received several other industry recognitions. Outside of work, Larry volunteers through Family Reach, providing pro-bono financial planning services to those dealing with a cancer diagnosis. He values his family tremendously and strives to do right by his wife and two sons.Purchase Larry's New Book: https://www.mitlinfinancial.com/financial-planning-made-personal/Connect on Social:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawrencesprung/https://www.facebook.com/lawrencesprung/https://twitter.com/Lawrence_Sprunghttps://www.instagram.com/larry_sprung/Get access to ad-free episodes released two days early and bonus episodes with past guests through Patreon. https://patreon.com/thelifeshiftpodcastConnect with me:Instagram: www.instagram.com/thelifeshiftpodcastFacebook: www.facebook.com/thelifeshiftpodcastYouTube: https://bit.ly/thelifeshift_youtubeTwitter: www.twitter.com/thelifeshiftpodWebsite: www.thelifeshiftpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we think of a cancer diagnosis, we focus on the physical ramifications of the disease. But a cancer diagnosis also leads to major financial costs. Today we are speaking with Rosie Cunningham, COO of Family Reach, about financial toxicity, health inequities and tips for patients and caregivers on how to navigate the financial landscape of a cancer diagnosis. Key highlights: 1. Financial toxicity is driven by lack of transparency in the healthcare system as well as the complicated nature of cancer care 2. Health inequities drive financial toxicity and are deeply rooted in the healthcare system 3. Tips for patients and caregivers on navigating financial challenges during the cancer experience  About our guest: As COO at Family Reach, Rosie plays a pivotal role in the progression of the organization's services, research, and collaborations. She launched the inaugural strategic planning process in 2019, and works closely with the team to ensure that all internal and external activity is aligned to push the mission forwards. She also oversees the organization's content, programs, and impact teams, driving awareness of Family Reach as a data-driven thought leader and solution provider on financial toxicity. A strong believer that no one deserves the turmoil caused by a cancer diagnosis, Rosie applies her sales, marketing, and partnership expertise to guide Family Reach toward ensuring no family has to choose between their health and their home. Key Moments: 6 minutes 30 seconds: 2/3 of people living with cancer are unable to work full time after a diagnosis. Of the families we serve 65% of them have lost over half of their household income. So before you even get into the web of healthcare costs, you're already in crisis, unable to make ends meet. 9 minutes 30 seconds: People with cancer are more likely to file for bankruptcy, but beyond that, people who do file for bankruptcy are 79% more likely to die from their disease. So financial toxicity is not just a financial problem it is literally a life or death problem. 16 minutes 40 seconds:  Our mission at Family Reach, which is to alleviate the financial barriers that stand between a patient and their treatment, is rooted in health inequities. For 25 years we've served patients from across the spectrum who are unable to get to treatment because they can't afford it one way or another. Over the last decade, we as a cancer community have done a better job looking more closely at these inequities and charging ourselves to really challenge and understand the root causes and do better to close the gaps. At Family Reach what that has meant for us is to really hone in on low-income Black and low-income Hispanic Latinx patients because these two communities are most adversely affected by the financial burden of cancer. Visit the Manta Cares website | Subscribe to our newsletter | Free resources | Nutrition Program | Cancer Coaching | Stay organized with the Manta Planner Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard, or delay in obtaining, medical advice for any medical condition they may have, and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/manta-cares/support

Jennifer Lorencovitz is the Senior Director of Programming and Brian Morello is the Co-Founder and Senior Project manager for the Non- Profit FAMILY REACH.  Jennifer and Brian will talk about their Non- Profit, which provides financial assistance and   counseling to families which are faced with a cancer diagnosis. Their Non- Profit has been existence for 26 years , has helped 60,000 families including 14,000 last year, and is now making strides in helping families and individuals that are are considered underserved.

Today I welcome Season 5 returning guest Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing the financial barriers standing between a cancer patient and their treatment, and Rifka Coleman, a patient advocate who relied upon Family Reach after her own cancer diagnosis at the age of 37 during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Today on Boston Public Radio: We begin the show by opening phone lines, talking with listeners about the loosening of office dress codes. Bill McKibben talks about the International Panel on Climate Change's (IPCC) latest report on climate change. McKibben is an author, educator and environmentalist. He's the founder of 350.org and ThirdAct.org. He has a new newsletter on Substack titled “The Crucial Years.” He's also got a new, serialized book titled “The Other Cheek: An Epic Nonviolent Yarn.” Callie Crossley discusses the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and dives into National Poetry Month ahead of this weekend's Under the Radar. Crossley hosts GBH's Under the Radar and Basic Black. Jim Aloisi and Stacey Thompson share their thoughts on Mayor Michelle Wu's moves to electrify MBTA buses, and explain how public transit factors into the IPCC's 2022 climate change report. Aloisi is the former Massachusetts transportation secretary, a member of the Transit Matters board and contributor to Commonwealth Magazine. Thompson is executive director of Livable Streets. Ming Tsai and Ken Oringer talk about their upcoming dinner fundraiser for Ukraine, in which they've already raised $400,000. Chef Ken Oringer is the James Beard Award-winning chef and partner behind restaurants Uni, Toro, Coppa and Little Donkey. This spring, Oringer and his business partner – chef and restaurateur Jamie Bissonnette – are opening their first new concept in six years, Italian restaurant Faccia Brutta. Chef Ming Tsai, a James Beard & Emmy Award-Winning chef, chef and partner at BaBa at Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, chairman of the National Advisory Board with Family Reach, and host of PBS-TV's “Simply Ming.” Sue O'Connell discusses Elon Musk's appointment to Twitter's board of directors, and shares her thoughts on Louis C.K.'s controversial Grammy win. O'Connell is the co-publisher of Bay Windows and South End News, and contributor to Current, on NBC L-X and NECN. We end the show by asking listeners what they believe marks the arrival of spring.

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Matt Kweller discusses what a financial planner is and does, how to determine if and when you should enlist one, and what you can do to prepare yourself for meeting with an advisor. We also discuss what a financial plan is, as well as what the fees and minimums are to work with a planner long term or meeting with them one time to create a custom financial plan. Part 2 of 2.   The goal with this two-part series is to create the best resource available for anyone wondering if they should get a financial planner. This can be a guide you can refer back to time and time again. I've already re-listened to this interview twice and I'll likely refer back to it many times.   Matt and I chatted for over two hours. Instead of having one long two-hour episode, I decided to make it a two-part series.   Matt Kweller is a Senior Private Client Advisor at People's United Advisors, formerly Gerstein Fisher in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating Penn State University, he spent four years at Vanguard working to launch their hybrid digital advice solution, Personal Advisor Services. Matt is an active volunteer with Family Reach, providing pro bono financial planning services to Cancer Patients and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York metro chapter.   Matt's Instagram @doorsny: https://www.instagram.com/doorsny/?hl=en   Broker Check: https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/6081981   Advisor Check from the SEC: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6081981   Fund Expense Ratio Analyzer: https://tools.finra.org/fund_analyzer/   Expense Ratio: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp#:~:text=An%20expense%20ratio%20(ER)%2C,assets%20under%20management%20(AUM).   ETC & Mutual Fund Comparison Calculator: https://personal.vanguard.com/us/faces/JSP/Funds/Compare/CompareEntryContent.jsp   Find a Certified Financial Planner professional: https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/   Step by Step Guide to Working With a Financial Planner: https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/getting-ready/the-financial-planning-process   Sofar Sounds - Intimate concerts in unique venues: https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/nyc   Geometry of Wealth - our affiliate link to independant booksellers: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys=geometry%20of%20wealth   Family Reach - pro bono financial advice for cancer patients: https://familyreach.org/our-mission/   Financial Planning Association - New York metro chapter: https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-metro-new-york   Marry Murder F*#@! - the comedy with ballroom dancing - Ethan will be at opening September 24: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marry-murder-f-tickets-164212003523   Setting Goals - Long but comprehensive resource on the psychology of goals and how to set them: https://positivepsychology.com/life-worth-living-setting-life-goals/   Make a budget: https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget#!what-to-do   Calculate Net Worth: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/13/calculating-your-tangible-net-worth.asp   Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor: https://www.sagevestwealth.com/20-questions-for-financial-advisors/   Patron episode links:   Homeunion - company procuring rental properties for individual investors: https://www.homeunion.com/   ...   Interview by Ethan Steimel   Support Artistic Finance by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   www.artisticfinance.com

CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional Matt Kweller discusses what a financial planner is and does, how to determine if and when you should enlist one, and what you can do to prepare yourself for meeting with an advisor. We also discuss what a financial plan is, as well as what the fees and minimums are to work with a planner long term or meeting with them one time to create a custom financial plan. Part 1 of 2.   The goal with this two-part series is to create the best resource available for anyone wondering if they should get a financial planner. This can be a guide you can refer back to time and time again. I've already re-listened to this interview twice and I'll likely refer back to it many times.   Matt and I chatted for over two hours. Instead of having one long two-hour episode, I decided to make it a two-part series.   Matt Kweller is a Senior Private Client Advisor at People's United Advisors, formerly Gerstein Fisher in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating Penn State University, he spent four years at Vanguard working to launch their hybrid digital advice solution, Personal Advisor Services. Matt is an active volunteer with Family Reach, providing pro bono financial planning services to Cancer Patients and a member of the Financial Planning Association of New York metro chapter.   Broker Check: https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/6081981   Advisor Check from the SEC: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/individual/summary/6081981   Fund Expense Ratio Analyzer: https://tools.finra.org/fund_analyzer/   Expense Ratio: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/e/expenseratio.asp#:~:text=An%20expense%20ratio%20(ER)%2C,assets%20under%20management%20(AUM).   ETC & Mutual Fund Comparison Calculator: https://personal.vanguard.com/us/faces/JSP/Funds/Compare/CompareEntryContent.jsp   Find a Certified Financial Planner professional: https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/   Step by Step Guide to Working With a Financial Planner: https://www.letsmakeaplan.org/getting-ready/the-financial-planning-process   Sofar Sounds - Intimate concerts in unique venues: https://www.sofarsounds.com/cities/nyc   Geometry of Wealth - our affiliate link to independant booksellers: https://www.indiebound.org/search/book?aff=artisticfinance&keys=geometry%20of%20wealth   Family Reach - pro bono financial advice for cancer patients: https://familyreach.org/our-mission/   Financial Planning Association - New York metro chapter: https://www.financialplanningassociation.org/chapter/fpa-metro-new-york   Marry Murder F*#@! - the comedy with ballroom dancing - Ethan will be at opening September 24: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marry-murder-f-tickets-164212003523   Setting Goals - Long but comprehensive resource on the psychology of goals and how to set them: https://positivepsychology.com/life-worth-living-setting-life-goals/   Make a budget: https://www.consumer.gov/articles/1002-making-budget#!what-to-do   Calculate Net Worth: https://www.investopedia.com/articles/pf/13/calculating-your-tangible-net-worth.asp   Questions To Ask A Financial Advisor: https://www.sagevestwealth.com/20-questions-for-financial-advisors/   Patron episode links:   Homeunion - company procuring rental properties for individual investors: https://www.homeunion.com/ ...   Interview by Ethan Steimel   Support Artistic Finance by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/artisticfinance   www.artisticfinance.com

The lives of Kari Kelly, her son Patrick, and family friend Carla Tardif are intertwined in a way that is both tragic and beautiful. Kari, Patrick and Carla lost a husband, father and friend to brain cancer. Pat Kelly, a Syracuse University football standout who later played for four years in the NFL, died at the age of 37 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. On Pat's deathbed, he asked his college friend Carla to fulfill one wish: to find a way for families going through cancer to focus on their recovery instead of the financial burdens imposed by a cancer diagnosis. Today, Carla is the CEO of Family Reach, a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing the financial barriers standing between a cancer patient and their treatment. One of Carla's initiatives through Family Reach is the launch of Pat's legacy, The Pat Kelly Promise, which further provides hope to families burdened with the financial side effects of their diagnosis.

The Foundation for Financial Planning has been expanding access to pro bono planning for over 25 years, helping people in need benefit from quality financial advice. Through their Pro Bono for Cancer Campaign, they've partnered with the FPA National and Family Reach to provide free financial planning to help families cope with the extraordinary financial burdens that come with a cancer diagnosis. In this episode, Hannah Moore, CFP®, spoke to Raven, a client of Family Reach, Robert Sherr, the volunteer advisor who worked with her, and members of all three of the collaborating agencies about their mission, outcomes, and how you can get involved to give back through pro bono work.

Simon's Saturday morning roundup for "Asia First Weekend" with Justine Moss on CNA 938 Radio in Singapore.

A vibrant chat with Kristen Standish, the CEO of Grapevine and founder of Grapevine Village. Since joining Grapevine in 2018, she has overhauled the company's operations and strengthened Grapevine's position as a leader in enterprise digital marketing. Using her decades of experience creating revenue and brand awareness for several media companies, including Boston magazine where she served as Publisher, and the Phoenix Media/Communications Group, CBS Radio, and the Boston Globe, Kristen is adept at driving sales and creating lasting mutually beneficial business relationships while also constantly innovating. In 2020, alongside Co-Founder Charity Richins, she launched Grapevine Shops, the consumer-facing e-commerce platform where shoppers of all ages and interests will discover innovative and purpose-driven brands, most of which are led by black, brown, and female business owners, and were carefully curated by Kristen and Charity. Building what Kristen deems a “trust economy” is important to her and the Grapevine brand, and it means that both the small businesses featured on Shops and the creators in the Grapevine Village community share the same commitment to giving back, as 10% of all Shops proceeds go to charitable organizations, such as Family Reach.Find Grapevine at https://www.grapevinevillage.com/Get your own show! pod617.com can produce a podcast for you. Get in touch with us now at www.pod617.com/contact

This week my husband and son joined me on the podcast. Ryan and I discuss various topics from how we acknowledged and felt leading up to and surrounding Ollie’s two yr diagnosis date. We share our experience of our first meeting with our financial advisor through an organization called Family Reach. And I talk about two resources that I’m using to help explain Leukemia in kid friendly terms. Stay tuned till the end for a special message! Links: https://familyreach.org/ftp/ https://www.amazon.com/Chemo-Rescue-Childrens-About-Leukemia/dp/1434397203 https://www.facebook.com/idrawchildhoodcancer/ https://www.amazon.com/Puddle-Jumpers-Guide-Kicking-Cancer/dp/0692859403 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

This episode is one that I’ve had locked up since last October. I’m so glad that I am finally able to share this one with you! In this episode I interview Andrea Incudine, who is the Director of Impact at Family Reach, a financial lifeline for families fighting cancer. My family has been lucky and grateful to have been a recipient of financial assistance over the past two years while my son is in treatment. Andrea and I discuss the many ways Family Reach helps families with non-medical bills such as mortgage, rent, and utility bills. We talk at length about the unique Financial Treatment Program that pairs financial planners with families organize their finances and help plan for the future. Stay tuned to find out how to get connected and become a part of the Family Reach tribe. Links: https://familyreach.org/ 2019 Family Reach Mission https://familyreach.org/ftp/ https://familyreach.org/contact-us/ Email Andrea directly- aincudine@familyreach.org Email Family Reach Financial Team Planning directly- FTP@familyreach.org https://www.facebook.com/familyreach/ https://www.instagram.com/familyreach/ https://twitter.com/familyreach https://www.linkedin.com/company/familyreach --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/allmammacaretime/support

Carla Tardif, CEO and founder of Family Reach, as well as Yousuf Zafar, MD, Chief Quality and Innovation Officer at Duke Cancer Institute—who also works with the charity—joined me on the podcast to discuss the pandemic, COVID's impact on cancer treatments, and the other big problem with cancer that doesn't get as much attention: the often insurmountable financial burden the disease places on patients and their families. 

** Cancer and financial toxicity is not your fault. ** Family Reach provides money to cover life expenses with low barriers to entry. ** Insurance and crisis finances is a whole new language, and Family Reach has financial planning resources to help you learn. ** Take time off work to focus on recovery: your job can survive without you. ** Leverage your transformation to make positive changes and help others.

Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach, sits down with Chadi to discuss the personal expenses that patients with cancer and their families are burdened with aside from medical care as well as the ways in which Family Reach is offering financial support for these families.

There is nothing more gratifying than saving a life, or lifting people up around you. The ripple effect cause miracles every day. -Carla Tardif Do you know someone with cancer? Chances are, the answer is “yes”. A cancer diagnosis is terrifying for the patient and the family, but it can also be financially devastating. That's where Family Reach comes in, providing a financial lifeline for families fighting cancer. In addition to offering immediate financial relief, the organization also provides education and empowerment by giving families the tools they need to survive the most difficult time of their lives. At the helm of Family Reach is Carla Tardif, CEO and “team captain” leading the way with vision and compassion. Last year, Family Reach allocated more than 4.8 million dollars towards their programs, supporting more than 40,000 individuals across 50 states. This is Carla's latest chapter in a career that has been devoted to work that matters. Driven to do what she does by a sense of purpose, Carla says: “being other people's voices allowed me to find mine.” In this interview, she talks about her early work for Jerry Lewis and his famous Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, a deathbed promise to a NFL football player Pat Kelly who died of brain cancer, an unlikely collaboration with a very talented guitarist who just happened to be a billionaire car dealer and an invitation to share the good work of Family Reach at The White House. All of these alliances have led Carla to where she is today: on the battlefield fighting cancer-related financial toxicity. A wife, mother and two time breast cancer survivor, Carla says: When you have any kind of cancer, you are constantly being forced to make a decision: do I get afraid or do I get brave? You have to change your mindset. You have to fearless when you face cancer.       @BWME    #storybehindhersuccess    #16LifeLessons    #mydoveproductions

Carla Tardif, CEO of Family Reach, shares the nonprofit's mission to provide financial aid to families with a loved one facing cancer. Partnering with over 300 top cancer centers nationwide, Family Reach serves more than 40,000 people affected by cancer annually to help with essential day-to-day expenses. Good Housekeeping is a trusted source for its readers who want triple-tested recipes and products that work. Culinary Director Susan Westmoreland discusses the new Good Housekeeping Cookbook. This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 12PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

In this episode of Add Passion and Stir, Boston chef Ming Tsai (Blue Ginger, Blue Dragon) and Boston Medical Center pediatrician Debbie Frank talk with Share Our Strength founder Billy Shore about the vulnerability of children to food insecurity. Chef Ming and Dr. Frank bring different perspectives to the concept of food as medicine, particularly for children and families with few resources. Listen to their timely conversation about the profound health and economic consequences of poor nutrition and the responsibility we all share to protect children in our communities. Listen and Learn • The invisible effects of malnutrition - developmental, behavioral and medical impacts on kids • The serious and even fatal consequences of policy decisions that cut social programs like Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps), and threaten the stability of immigrants • What chefs and individuals can do to help families who are food insecure Resources and Mentions • No Kid Hungry nokidhungry.org Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign is ending child hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day. • The Grow Clinic for Children bmc.org/programs/grow-clinic is an outpatient subspecialty clinic at Boston Medical Center that provides comprehensive specialty medical, nutritional, developmental and social services and dietary assistance to children from the Greater Boston area. • Family Reach family reach.org A lifeline for families fighting cancer. Family Reach is a 501(c)(3) organization that provides assistance to families with a child or parent afflicted with cancer. • Lovin’ Spoonfuls lovinspoonfulsinc.org Lovin’ Spoonfuls is a 501c3, non-profit organization that is legitim

A 2011 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute determined that the cost of all cancer care in the United States totaled 124.5 billion dollars in 2010. It was projected that by the year 2020, this would rise to a total of 157.7 billion dollars. Unfortunately, when families are dealing with these costs, real life for them does not stop. On top of treatment and medical care, there are still bills to pay and groceries to buy. On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, we'll learn about tips and services to help you pay for real life when you're impacted by a cancer diagnosis.

Sermon Audio from Community Church of Greenwood