Six children, adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer every week in Ireland.
Created by Childhood Cancer Ireland, Gold Ribbon Conversations is the podcast that explores the real experiences of childhood cancer, the fear, anxiety, sadness and pain.
But also the light, hope, friendships and the community that exists here.
Hosted by Sinead O'Moore, (https://www.instagram.com/sinead.omoore/) these episodes will share personal stories, early symptoms, moments of diagnosis, the impact of treatment, survivorship and bereavement, as well as hearing from physical and emotional experts in this field.
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Gold Ribbon Conversations is just one way that Childhood Cancer Ireland are supporting families fighting cancer.
To donate text GOLD to 50300 or visit childhoodcancer.ie (https://www.childhoodcancer.ie/get-involved.52.html) for more.
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Childhood Cancer Foundation Ireland
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health & fitness · health & fitness · kids & family
Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.
This episode discusses the loss of a child to cancer.
While this conversation is essential for families who have experienced this grief, it may be understandably upsetting and so we encourage you to protect your emotional wellbeing.
Joining us today to share her son’s Samuels story is Louise Kinlen.
Samuel was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia shortly before his fifth birthday. He underwent more than three years of chemotherapy at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, after which he was able to resume the life of a typical, active, eight-year-old. In December 2019, Samuel suddenly and unexpectedly relapsed. He died three days later.
But here we want to talk about and remember the person he was and the legacy he has left on them as a family and his friends. Louise also shares the supports she leaned on in those earlier years, the role Anam Cara has played and words of compassion for any parent experiencing the grief and loss of a child.
You’ll find more information on Childhood Cancer Ireland’s bereavement supports on childhoodcancer.ie (https://childhoodcancer.ie/)
Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie (https://open.acast.com/shows/6116d87e13bb0e00155b8b80/episodes/6126b59e2444fa001348458e/www.childhoodcancer.ie) for more.
Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation.
Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810.
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21 Sept 2026
Ricardo's ALL Fight - Ciarán Madigan
Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.
In today’s episode, we are joined by Ciarán Madigan to talk about his son Ricardo's ALL diagnosis at just 6 months old and the challenges that followed.
Ricardo had a cough, and because it was the 23rd of December, his parents made the intuitive decision to go directly to the hospital instead of trying to get a GP, a decision that meant Ricardo’s diagnosis, treatment, and recovery could start as quickly as possible.
But not long after diagnosis, Ricardo became very ill with pneumonia, sepsis and a long stay in ICU.
With nothing working Ricardo was airlifted to Stockholm for a treatment called ECMO, which saved his life.
We talk about symptoms, diagnosis and recovery, highlighting the importance of intuition, community, support and mental health.
You’ll find more information on Childhood Cancer Ireland’s bereavement supports on childhoodcancer.ie (https://childhoodcancer.ie/)
Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie (https://open.acast.com/shows/6116d87e13bb0e00155b8b80/episodes/6126b59e2444fa001348458e/www.childhoodcancer.ie) for more.
Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation.
Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810.
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7 Sept 2026
Fighting Cancer Twice - Sarah Dune
Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.
In today’s episode we are joined by Sarah Dunne, a young woman who has battled cancer not once but twice.
Sarah was first diagnosed with leukaemia when she was 13.
Treatment was incredibly tough but successful - however what followed was almost harder as her immune system suppression caused a critical infection into her lungs.
Just as she was coming to the other side of this journey, back on her feet, in college studying special needs nursing and loving life she began to experience some new symptoms.
With a history of MS in the family she was sent for a neurological assessment where her bloods indicated a cancer had returned - more treatment, more missed experiences, more fatigue and anxiety but earlier this year Sarah got the good news she needed to hear, her cancer blasts were gone and she can plan for her future again.
You’ll find more information on Childhood Cancer Ireland’s bereavement supports on childhoodcancer.ie (https://childhoodcancer.ie/)
Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie (https://open.acast.com/shows/6116d87e13bb0e00155b8b80/episodes/6126b59e2444fa001348458e/www.childhoodcancer.ie) for more.
Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation.
Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810.
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Jimmy Norman
Lindsay Harrison
Conor Crabbe
Rob Crabbe
Orna Brennan
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
17 ratings
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