Gone Too Soon: Samuel's Story - Louise Kinlen

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

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