Ep. 31 - Curing Cancer Is Mankind’s Greatest Challenge with St. Baldrick’s CEO Kathleen Ruddy

When Kathleen Ruddy answered a job offer for a small fundraising effort born out of a New York bar, she had no idea she was stepping onto the frontlines of a global movement. Today, as the CEO of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest private funder of childhood cancer research grants, Kathleen has helped mobilize millions of volunteers, head-shavers, and donors to change the survival landscape for kids everywhere. In this episode, Kathleen sits down to talk about the raw realities of childhood cancer, the chronic under-resourcing of non-profits, and why curing pediatric cancer is one of the greatest challenges mankind faces today. She shares the deeply moving stories of the children who inspire her, the heartbreak of loss, and the essential, lifesaving research funded by St. Baldrick's, offering an unforgettable look at leadership, global collaboration, and what it really takes to win the fight for these families.

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