Ben Heindel shares the heartfelt journey of his son Emmett's battle with leukemia, emphasizing the highs and lows of their two-and-a-half-year ordeal. Emmett, now in remission, recently completed chemotherapy and is thriving like any typical three-year-old. Ben discusses the Emmett Strong Sunshine Foundation, aimed at supporting families facing medical crises, and promotes an upcoming blood drive in Emmett's honor to tackle the blood shortage. The episode underscores family resilience, community support, and the importance of giving back, while also highlighting opportunities for local involvement, such as a vacancy on the Wausau School Board.
YouTube interview with Ben Heindel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_kxcLc-spI Guest: Ben Heindel
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