Know your Child, Empower your Child. Inigo's Hair Story

To Shave your head in solidarity or not to shave your head, that is the question.
In this episode of the Love is the Cure Foundation Conversations Podcast, host Alfonso Vega shares a poignant story from Inigo's battle with cancer. The episode explores the family's deeply personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of maintaining normalcy, respecting Inigo's wishes, and gestures of solidarity during his journey. Alfonso recounts their time in the ICU and how they navigated difficult moments with empathy, ultimately serving as a reminder to understand and support each child's individual needs. Additionally, the episode provides an update on the Love is the Cure Foundation, including Lyndell's work on children's books, and plans to pause episode uploads to focus on other foundation tasks. The foundation aims to feature more families and cancer survivors in the future, offering a platform for sharing their inspiring stories.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:18 Inigo's Diagnosis and Initial Reactions
01:59 The Head-Shaving Dilemma
02:58 Inigo's Need for Normalcy
04:51 Parental Support and Stability
06:08 Final Moments and Reflections
06:36 A Different Perspective on Support
07:07 Understanding Your Child's Needs
07:26 Facing Hair Loss During Treatment
08:06 Giving Inigo Control
09:12 Medical Team Advice vs. Parental Knowledge
10:16 Sharing Our Story
11:14 Future Plans for the Podcast
12:58 Thank You and Final Thoughts

Links:
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk...

https://blog.uvahealth.com/2018/04/12...


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