The Not Safe For Mom Group Podcast
The Unfathomable Grief of Losing A Child to Pediatric Cancer
Keren Keyzner's daughter Lily was diagnosed with neuroblastoma on the evening of September 16, 2018, at 2.5 years of age. Neuroblastoma is an extremely rare form of cancer, with only about 700 new cases diagnosed every year in the United States. In this episode, Keren shares her daughter's journey, and how Keren and her family coped with such unimaginable loss. If you've ever wondered how you could support friends and loved ones caring for a sick child, or who are mourning the loss of their child, give this episode a listen.
Organizations to donate to/ learn more about pediatric cancer and neuroblastoma:
- Candle Lighters: Local non profit that supports families coming to NYC to get treatments- they support the kids, parents and siblings!
- Band of Parents: Grassroots non profit started by parents of children with Neuroblastoma to raise funds for new treatments.
- Whip Pediatric Cancer: Another great org that raises money for childhood cancer at Sloan and supports families.
Click here to see some images of beautiful Lily and read the poem Keren wrote for her funeral.
Poppyseed Health offers 24/7 on-demand text access to doulas, midwives, and nurses.
Keren Keyzner's daughter Lily was diagnosed with neuroblastoma on the evening of September 16, 2018, at 2.5 years of age. Neuroblastoma is an extremely rare form of cancer, with only about 700 new cases diagnosed every year in the United States. In this episode, Keren shares her daughter's journey, and how Keren and her family coped with such unimaginable loss. If you've ever wondered how you could support friends and loved ones caring for a sick child, or who are mourning the loss of their child, give this episode a listen.
Organizations to donate to/ learn more about pediatric cancer and neuroblastoma:
- Candle Lighters: Local non profit that supports families coming to NYC to get treatments- they support the kids, parents and siblings!
- Band of Parents: Grassroots non profit started by parents of children with Neuroblastoma to raise funds for new treatments.
- Whip Pediatric Cancer: Another great org that raises money for childhood cancer at Sloan and supports families.
Click here to see some images of beautiful Lily and read the poem Keren wrote for her funeral.
Poppyseed Health offers 24/7 on-demand text access to doulas, midwives, and nurses.