Little People, Big Lessons
Welcome to "Little People, Big Lessons", the podcast celebrating the extraordinary educators, mentors, founders, and advocates who dedicate their lives to empowering childhood cancer survivors and their families through the Back on Track Foundation.
These aren't just professionals, they're champions of hope, architects of resilience, and catalysts for transformation. Working alongside young cancer survivors and their families, they create pathways to healing, growth, and dreams rekindled. Their work is profound, their impact immeasurable, and their stories deserve to be heard.
Hosted by TV presenter and journalist Cassie Silver, Season 3 dives deep into the hearts and minds of the leaders who make recovery possible. Discover what drives them, the moments that changed everything, and the innovative approaches they bring to helping young people reclaim their futures. Each episode reveals the passion, creativity, and unwavering dedication required to walk alongside families through their most challenging journeys.
This season is proudly supported by Alike WA.
About the journey: Season 1, "Little People, Big C," introduced listeners to Australian families sharing their courageous battles with childhood cancer.
Season 2, "Little People, Big Dreams," followed survivors and their families as they navigated recovery and pursued their aspirations through the Back on Track program. Now, in Season 3, we honour the people who make it all possible.
Tune in to be inspired by the dedication and heart of those changing lives, one lesson at a time.
Little People, Big Lessons
Courage Unleashed: Tremane Baxter-Edwards' Fight and Future
In the second episode of "Little People, Big Dreams," we sit down with the remarkable Tremane Baxter-Edwards. At just 17, Tremane has already overcome incredible adversity, battling abdominal Burkitts Lymphoma since the tender age of three. Hailing from the Ngarinyin and Walmajarri tribes of the Kimberley region, his story is one of resilience, strength, and unwavering determination. Tremane opens up about his journey, the challenges he faced, and how his experiences have shaped him into the inspiring young advocate he is today. Don't miss this powerful episode filled with hope, courage, and the triumph of the human spirit.