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Fighting Childhood Cancer Through Research & Collaboration | Chris Hagemeyer, Live Like Bella
Description
Chris shares his journey from earning his PhD and researching pediatric brain cancer to joining Live Like Bella, where he now helps build partnerships and initiatives designed to make a greater impact for children and families facing cancer.
We dive into the Comprehensive Childhood Cancer Network (CCCN) — Live Like Bella’s collaborative initiative aimed at creating a centralized ecosystem for childhood cancer resources, research, clinical trials, education, and support.
Chris also discusses:
🎗️ His journey from pediatric cancer researcher to Live Like Bella
🔬 The latest advancements in childhood cancer research
🤝 Why collaboration between hospitals, researchers, physicians, and families matters
🌐 The Comprehensive Childhood Cancer Network and its new family resource portal
🤖 How AI and shared data could impact the future of pediatric cancer research
🏥 Florida’s growing investment in childhood cancer research
💰 Why pediatric cancer remains underfunded compared to adult cancer
🎤 Live Like Bella’s upcoming Childhood Cancer Research Symposium
💃 Bella’s Ball and how supporters can get involved
❤️ What it truly means to Live Like Bella
Live Like Bella continues to honor Bella Rodriguez-Torres’ legacy by helping families, funding research, advocating for childhood cancer initiatives, and connecting the people working toward better outcomes for children everywhere.
The 6th Annual Live Like Bella Childhood Cancer Research Symposium takes place September 24–25, with the CCCN portal officially becoming available to the public on September 25.
Bella’s Ball follows on September 26.
Whether through donating, volunteering, attending an event, or simply spreading awareness, there are countless ways to support the mission.
🎧 Tune in for an inspiring conversation about research, collaboration, hope, and the continued legacy of Bella.
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