Brain Tumour Awareness - Rio's Story with Melanie Fennell

Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer. May is brain tumour awareness month. Brain tumours are the second most common cause of cancer in children in Ireland. Always speak to your GP about any unusual signs and symptoms your child is experiencing. We are joined by Melanie Fennell mum to Rio who was diagnosed with a brain tumour in May 2024. And is doing really well. The family have all leaned on support services, charities, ways to keep spirits bright throughout their time including play therapy provided by Childhood Cancer Ireland. And while this story will never leave them it is proof that there is so much hope and treatment available for a brain tumour diagnosis. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts or link in bio. Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Brain Tumour Awareness - Rio's Story with Melanie Fennell is an episode from Gold Ribbon Conversations by Fionnuala Murphy.

This episode is 1:05:16 long.

This episode was published on May 4, 2026.

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