Episode 48 - Leslie Woodfill
Mending Families is hosted by Melissa Pemberton and she brings you weekly content that is a mix of trauma aware interviews, parenting tips for those caring for kids from adversity, and stories from people just like you as they share their beautiful messy moments. Melissa hopes that when you listen each week, you will feel encouraged, inspired and take a little something away to help you and your family move from broken to mended.
On today’s episode, Leslie shares with us about what the Childhood Cancer Coalition is and how they support families touched by childhood cancer. She breaks down the different ways that they offer support and give us ideas on how we can come alongside the organization to help them continue to give back. We also touch on grief and ways that we can come alongside those we know who are facing grief in their lives.
Leslie Woodfill is a passionate advocate for change and compassion. She is the Director of the Childhood Cancer Coalition and the former Regional Co-Director of Make-A-Wish and Alzheimer's Association where she was able to participate in the profound impact of granting wishes. She is dedicated to service and philanthropy, striving to make a meaningful difference.
If you want to learn more about the Childhood Cancer Coalition and all that they are doing for families affected by childhood cancer, you can check them out on their website, Instagram or Facebook. You can get in touch with Leslie directly at leslie@cccnw.org
Topics Leslie mentions:
*You can send snacks directly to the CCC office at 202 E Spokane Falls Blvd Ste 301 Spokane, WA 99202 or shop on their amazon Wish List HERE
*Consider attending the Gala on 9/28/24 and find more information HERE
*CCC is always looking for volunteers so check out the various opportunities HERE
*Leslie found that blogging helped her in the process of losing her mom and facing grief through that loss.
*”They are still alive as long as somebody knows their name” is some advice that Leslie has for those who are experiencing grief and loss
*Don’t hesitate to ask what families who are grieving need even months or years later
*Leslie recommends that everyone have their own grief counselor when facing loss, as well as finding a good support group to know you aren't alone. She also recommends finding a way to honor and raise awareness of the loved one you lost.
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