Abby's love for teaching and children is palpable when talking to Aspen. I'm so grateful you guys did this podcast!! ❤Aspen's mom has me crying 😢 3 minutes in to their segment.
Wow- by far my favorite episode yet. I am 22 years old and fighting cancer myself. The way you guys use your platform to share such an amazing organization is indescribable. What amazing people you interviewed. I am in awe of their strength. Matt and Abby, thank you for being one of the only influencers that use your platform in such a powerful and positive way. And to everyone cancer has affected- keep on going, life is so worth living!
St. Jude doesn’t only take care of children with cancer, my brother was born with a cardiac condition, and St Jude’s Children Hospital covered all of his medical expenses AND his funeral cost. He unfortunately passed away when he was four months old. Thank you, Matt & Abby for supporting and promoting this AMAZING organization. They really helped my family out during a scary & confusing time. If you’re reading this, and you’re able to spare it, please donate a dollar. You’re helping more than you could ever know 🫶🏻
Started donating monthly to St. Jude because of this, thank you guys! I’m in school to be a nurse right now, so this hits close to my heart. Thank you for using your platform to spread awareness about things like this. Love y’all and what you stand for!! I’m one of Abby’s “silent followers” and have been here since Hawaii… I always love seeing your posts -the put a smile on my face.
I’ve been choking up this whole video, thank you guys for bringing light to this organization. I had no idea the amazing things St Jude was doing for families and will be happy to donate to them in the future. You guys are using your platform in the best way possible.
Such an inspiring episode! My 2 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last year and was admitted into the local children’s hospital and had to stay in the PICU. Me and my husband were so devastated and emotional. But the moment that I walked down the hall of children in critical condition, I knew that our situation was small compared to theirs. My son has the ability to take insulin and get another chance at life. Some of these children don’t get that and it really makes you not take life for granted. These stories made me so hopeful and I’m so glad you guys are spreading the word for them and helping out a great cause!
My husbands treatment for Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma plus an airplane he never got to take cost over $250,000, but was covered 100% through my health insurance from my work, such a blessing. With St. Jude everything all covered and housing for parents is a huge blessing.
I am normally a silent follower, but I just wanted to say this episode was amazing. Hearing the stories was very eye opening and I am going into today feeling inspired. Thank you for using your platform for good!
I’m 8 mins in… idk how this mother is talking about this without crying… probably because she is a mom and moms are the most amazingly strong ppl out there, but I’m already 😢 god bless them♥️
A family really close to us has a son (Brecken Owen) who is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed when he was 2 and has been in cancer free for 2 or 3 years now and he is 7. They spent that time in Memphis and they never made them pay a thing. His mom, Valerie Owens, has a business now that she donates to St. Jude through that and does several fundraisers to raise awareness and give back. They would love to spread there story!
Wow! You just opened our hearts and minds to St Jude hospital. I am on a very fixed income but I want to start a monthly donation to St Judes because of your awesome podcast. Thank you and God bless you for putting this out there. I don't have good transportation, but I would love with all my heart, one day to visit a St. Jude hospital. Again thank you! 🥰❤🤗🩷💙🙏🏼🙏🏼
In 2015 I turned 16 and was diagnosed with burkitts lymphoma it was one of the most challenging times of my life. Now at the age of 23 I’ve had 4 miscarriages and now have a healthy 15 month old baby girl, thank you for bringing light to childhood cancer because childhood cancer only get 4% of research
By far my favorite touching podcast episode!!! Just LOVEEEEEEE what Matt and Abby is doing with supporting and promoting saint jude and spreading the info with st Jude!! They have the kindest hearts ever!!!! ❤
This was an inspiring podcast! Thank you to Aspen, Stephanie, and Jessica for sharing your stories and to Matt and Abby for bringing the message to the internet. That is pretty cool hearing some of the history behind St Jude and how it started out 61 years ago to grow into what it is today.
I'm subscribing to you because of this podcast & donating to St.Jude today. Thank you so much bringing St Jude to your podcast. God bless your family✝️
My son didn’t go to st. Jude but to Nationwide Childrens and I understand this mamas outlook of every day is a gift and being so thankful for everything they do for you. I was a single mom to a 12 month old little boy when I learned he had a brain tumor with severe hydrocephalus and that he needed an emergency tumor removal, once removed they let me know it was indeed stage 4 brain cancer and he’d need lengthy treatment. I was told not to worry about any bills, that I’d never see one and to just focus on my son. I lost my job, had to move back in with my parents, and had to have help with my car payment every month, but they were always one step ahead and helped in every way they could. I’ll be forever grateful for all that they did, including saving my sons life 😢❤
As a survivor of childhood leukemia and a St Judes kid this makes my heart so happy!!❤️ God is sending you guys off to do amazing things, you guys both have very big hearts❤️
I can’t imagine what it’s like to have cancer at such a young age or even at all. I have had 3 brain tumors and I also have epilepsy. My last one was turning into bone marrow. I had my last surgery on the 23rd of January. It was awful. I would not wish that pain on my worst enemy. I am 14 and I have never found someone with the same experience and I am both happy and sad. It is awful knowing no one relates, but I am happy that they don’t have to go through that pain. I am hoping that they are all doing well. I feel bad that they had to experience the pain they have. I am happy they are all doing well now though. My goal is to become a neurologist to help people that have any kind of tumor. It would have loved to have someone who understands what I went through. I want to help people just like my doctor did for me and like them.
Loved this episode so much. As a blood Cancer survivor (not childhood) I agree that everyone should have access to equal care and it was lovely to see a long term survivor living a full life.
Wow I’m blown away by these incredible stories! TY for raising awareness for st Jude and how they help so many at no cost. As a breast cancer survivor this podcast is amazing and I’m thankful for you -that you’ve used this platform to raise awareness for so many!!
This is such a beautiful episode💕Thank you Matt and Abby for raising awareness for this horrible disease that effects so many families. Aspen, Jessica and their families are warriors!
This is only a little off topic, but Abby I could totally see you as a social worker. You have such a giving, helpful spirit. I can totally see you thriving in that philanthropy type environment.
I love Abby and Matt’s devotion to spreading these child hood cancer survivor stories!!! I absolutely adore the way Abby is so sweet and emotionally invested into their stories. And for Matt I absolutely love the way he treats and respects the survivors!! They truly are an inspiration to me and all of their viewers!! Thank your Matt & Abby for this episode and all the hard work you put into supporting St.Jude!!
This is so kind of you to share and greatly appreciated! St. Jude truly is life-changing for individuals and families. We are thankful to be able to support St. Jude and its mission!
I believe a cancer diagnosis is always harder on the loved ones than the patient. I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 4 years ago at age 22 and the hardest part has been seeing how it affects my family. My boyfriend at the time stuck with me and became my husband 2 years later, and our sweet daughter was born last December. I am much more afraid something happening to either of them than my cancer returning
I had cancer behind my eyes. They found it couple weeks after I was born. It’s all gone now and I’m 25. I am now visually impaired. I love you guys and love that ur raising money for Saint Jude’s.
Matt and Abby, I am constantly impressed with your love and compassion demonstrated through your RUclips episodes. I find myself overcome today with emotion, love and pride in you, your guest and St. Jude’s. I remember Danny Thomas on television and his PSAs regarding St. Jude’s. He was such a giving, faithful man to fulfill his promise to the Lord. Blessings to all who are involved in this labor of love.
Child Life Specialists are literal angels on the care team! They support children’s psychosocial development, educate patients (as well as the whole family) on their illness in ways they understand, prep for procedures, provide procedural support and post-procedural processing, and they help kids cope and continue being kids through play while they are in the hospital. They are amazing! I am currently going through the steps to become a Child Life Specialist. It is truly a calling and pediatric cancer is what inspired me to take this career path 💛🎗️
I love you covering some more meaningful topics! Sure it‘s fun to have silly conversations on the podcast, but it‘s amazing to have such deep convos, I really hope you cover more such topics in the podcast.
This is one of my favorite videos you guys have ever made. My dad, sister, and several of our close friends all work at St. Jude. I’ve also had a family member who unfortunately passed away at St. Jude. This was so touching and I think it’s incredible how you guys are working to raise money ❤❤❤
This is an amazing podcast and I love the outreach that you are providing for ST. JUDES. We always see the commercials on TV but to actually hear the survivors' stories, it makes it more real for some reason. ❤ 🙏
This is so sweet and heart warming to hear from actual family’s that have benefited from St. Jude’s dedication! Thank you guys for shining light on St. Jude and for your genuine kindness.
Y’all should do a poll on RUclips to see the average age of people watching! I am 14 and y’all’s podcasts give me a great time of day when I go fishing!🎉
I’ve been following you, Matt & Abby, for a while. Loved watching this podcast. I too am a long term childhood cancer survivor. I can relate to Jessica SO MUCH! Long term side effects are a real thing. Thank you all so much for sharing about cancer survivors. 🎗️
This video was so incredible to hear! These patients are so inspiring and to see how strong they were to get through their cancer is amazing. I’m a nurse right now and hearing these stories keeps me going with my career ❤️ much love to all the patients at St. Jude fighting for their life.
Matt and Abby. You are an inspiration to us. Thank you for all the kindest in your hearts and sharing that love with others. We appreciate and love you 🤍
I’m so happy you made the decision to use the platform for pressing important issues such as this. This episode was so touching and informative. It’s nice to have a combination of videos that are both light hearted and important
I’m losing my mom to stage 4 cancer and this episode is so important especially for children to get the funding for cancer research that is much needed.
Wow oh my God, St. Jude will forever get my money I had no idea the treatments are free and not only that they support and from what it sounds like sponsors whole families to come and get treatment. That was beautiful, I’m so loved by the family from the Philippines and their story.
Thank you for bringing so much awareness, always knew about St Jude but this gives a closer look and confirmation. Thank you to the families that shared their stories. Also little Aspen is so cute, that is our daughters name as well ❤ Matt and Abby you guys are amazing !
The little girl in the first segment of the podcast is so sweet. I love listening to her talk. She has a powerful story. All these stories are so powerful! I love them!
I’ve never commented on a RUclips video before and I’m only recently joining the matt and Abby fan base. I’ve really enjoyed watching the podcast episode this far and this episode really encouraged me to continue. The part where she had mentioned a friend of hers offered to carry her baby for her sent chills through my body. Something about the selflessness of the idea made my heart ache in the best way possible. I love the podcast, keep up the great work!!
I can not get over how moving this was. You guys did such a great thing donating and spreading awareness to this cause. I donated and I hope it inspired tons and tons of others to ❤
For me this video was so meaningful to watch because I know someone who has gone through cancer personally and I love when she tells her story and to hear these people story means the world to me.
This episode left me speechless. I was able to donate via my employer who will match my donation. I forgot what an incredible organization St. Judes is. Bless you all.
This is such an amazing thing you guys did and just your generosity to help St.Jude out is so amazing! And can we just talk about Abbys outfit it is so cute!❤❤.
I love podcasts who make you giggle and help you forget about things, but I also love crying and feeling humanity and love you are all so humble and joyous.
Thank you for making this video. Thank you for bringing education and a positive environment to talk about something so important I’ll be making a donation. Again thank you
I KNEW IT!😊❤ I just saw a St.Judes commercial and I was like that's the same little girl that was on your podcast. Didn't realize that when I first watched this video even though I've seen that commercial a 1,000 times. Lol She is the sweetest little girl. I can see why they chose her for the promotions... I have my St. Judes Tshirt I've been donating for the last year give or take as often as I can (cause some months I just can't afford to donate) but I have it on direct debit so when there's money there it goes through. Awesome video guys!❤❤❤❤
I am a certified child life specialist at a nationally ranked children’s hospital. Specifically in the hematology/oncology department! I would love to share more about the work we do for patients and families like your special guests! Also absolutely obsessed with your podcast and you both🤍
I absolutely loved hearing their stories! I typically dont like to listen to the radio-a-thons because the stories are sad and it reminds me of my sister who passed away with Non-Hodkins Lymphoma in 2003. This was very eye opening and brought a lot of the good that St. Jude does to light!
This episode made me cry. These ladies are so strong. My heart goes out for everyone, adult or child, big or small, who has cancer. I loved this episode. It gave me even more respect for parents with children who are struggling with cancer. ❤❤❤
Thank you for using your platform for others with more on their plate than yourselves. Cancer has touched everyone truly, family or friend. Danny Thomas's faith brought St. Jude from wish/faith idea to reality. (Lets learn more about our guests and their country before interview, but now others have been educated as well). God Bless to your guests and continued good health news!
This was so informative and heartwarming because a lot of people are sceptical because they don't know where the money actually goes but this will help people know that the donation goes 100% into st. Jude and the kids. Loved this episode
I just want to say Thank-you fir doing this for St. Jude. I have always followed the literature on what a wonderful place they are for so many children. Danny Thomas started it and then his daughter Marlo took over and all these years still going strong.
I love that y’all are doing this. I have a cousin that has been in remission for 6 years and she was at St. Jude. I also had a classmate that passed away a few months after our summer graduation in 2020 but his story and his family touched me and I have tons of memories from the visit I made to the stories I have heard. ❤❤❤❤
I Love this episode. You all are amazing humans. What inspiring stories. Aspen is the most precious little girl. 🥹 Thank you for continuously spreading love and positivity! ❤🫶🙏
Love this episode I live in Australia My brother and best friend went through cancer at the same time im am so glad to see there is an organisation that takes care of not just the patients but the sibling and families I remember the day we found out about my best friend at school and the same day we finally got in for my brother to have a scan we didn’t even get out of the car park and we were informed something was very very wrong that night my brother and both my parents were in Sydney 5.5 hours always from where we lived The moment that the most important people in my where all gone out of town for months at a time I will never forget I went for visits but wasn’t able to stay for the whole treatment process Xxx unfortunately my brother lost his battle but my best friend is still here and the bond between our family is so strong mum had someone she could relate to the whole journey
Was tearing up the whole time. I’ve watched all of your podcast as they’ve come out, but this one hit home. Donate today if you can, but there are so many companies you can donate through as well! Next time you order Dominos pizza you can donate to st Jude over the phone or if you order online.
Matt!!! Don’t beat yourself up! You’re so similar to me, in all your anxiety, I see and relate it in my own eyes. (Sorry Abby, I just have to tell him, stop being anxious. I wish wish wish I could relate to you’re sweetness, but I see his anxiety and relate to it. Praise God for the folks who can help reassure him. Very tough. Love you so much girl.) You can’t own everyone’s issues. You can’t declare each pain. It’s not your weight to hold. You may not pass it on and you cannot own it!!! With all these kids and your own, they are not related. Do NOT give satan the power over you. Gods got you, and your babies. Hold that. ❤
Love your podcast channel and thank you for doing this type of content. I have been donating to St. Jude’s for the last few years. It’s a great cause and it’s a wonderful way to give back to an organization that truly helps people and families. God bless you guys.❤
I remember growing up and doing the Math-a-Thon and other fundraisers for St Jude’s. You guys should become the Randy Owen of RUclips creators and get more of them involved. Call up Mr Beast and some of the others and get this thing rollin =o)
Take that it in. "We don't get to choose which prayers get answered." I wish more people would be mindful of this when they say their prayer was answered. It doesn't work that way. This mom is amazing and has a lot to share with the world. I hope people really and truly listen.
Wednesday is my favorite day of the week only because I get to listen and watch this podcast. You both are truly amazing people who just find joy in helping others. I appreciate you as well as soooo many other people. Keep smiling and doing your thing. You guys are amazing!
Thank you for making and helping to evolve these young family you tube podcast content. It was done with such helping hearts and the good that can come from this far outweighs watching a young family go to the beach. Going to the beach is good for some content but to start meaningful discussion is appreciated. Thank You. I have donated in the past and plan to again.
I have so much respect and admiration for mothers of children with cancer. It is the hardest thing in the world seeing your child sick or in pain and you feel completely lost and useless. Child cancer is the absoulte worst! So many children and families have been affected by this devestating illness What a miracle that Aspen is in remetion, so happy to hear that and see her sming face. Love that you guys are doing this. God bless you guys
I had a friend who just recently passed from complications from cancer, I didn't know her long enough to know the things like Aspen was talking about. I'm praying for both families that God blesses them both with long healthy lives.
I absolutely love St Jude, always have always will! One of my very best friends had a 12 year old son that was a patient there in 2019. The lived at the Ronald Mcdonald house near there. Braxton was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and aggressive tumor to the brain stem. So far there have been no survivors of this. The average survival rate for this is 9 months. He passed just a little over 9 months to the day of diagnosis. It was so hard to watch them go through this but at the same time, I had a peace because he had given his heart to the Lord about a year before. For nine months they always kept their eyes on Him and now, they have an amazing testimony! He also donated his tumor to the hospital for research. No one should ever have to hear that their child has cancer but thank the Lord for St. Jude!
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Abby's love for teaching and children is palpable when talking to Aspen. I'm so grateful you guys did this podcast!! ❤Aspen's mom has me crying 😢 3 minutes in to their segment.
I feel the same way ❤😊
Aspen’s mom is so brave! And I agree, Abby is sooo good with kids
@@UnplannedPodcast you're right!! She is brave!
Saint Judes is not just a hospital it is a home for a lot of kids in there same situation and they treat them like family they are so amazing
Wow- by far my favorite episode yet. I am 22 years old and fighting cancer myself. The way you guys use your platform to share such an amazing organization is indescribable. What amazing people you interviewed. I am in awe of their strength. Matt and Abby, thank you for being one of the only influencers that use your platform in such a powerful and positive way. And to everyone cancer has affected- keep on going, life is so worth living!
Life is worth living keep going wishing u good health! X
Prayers can’t imagine
Im 22 also
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May the Good Good Lord heal and bless you beyond measure.. bu Jesus'stripes u are healed i declare and pray in Jesus name i pray amen amen amen ❤
St. Jude doesn’t only take care of children with cancer, my brother was born with a cardiac condition, and St Jude’s Children Hospital covered all of his medical expenses AND his funeral cost. He unfortunately passed away when he was four months old.
Thank you, Matt & Abby for supporting and promoting this AMAZING organization. They really helped my family out during a scary & confusing time. If you’re reading this, and you’re able to spare it, please donate a dollar. You’re helping more than you could ever know 🫶🏻
Thank you for raising awareness. We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you all the love
Started donating monthly to St. Jude because of this, thank you guys! I’m in school to be a nurse right now, so this hits close to my heart. Thank you for using your platform to spread awareness about things like this. Love y’all and what you stand for!! I’m one of Abby’s “silent followers” and have been here since Hawaii… I always love seeing your posts -the put a smile on my face.
I’ve been choking up this whole video, thank you guys for bringing light to this organization. I had no idea the amazing things St Jude was doing for families and will be happy to donate to them in the future. You guys are using your platform in the best way possible.
We’re happy to do it!
Such an inspiring episode! My 2 year old was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes last year and was admitted into the local children’s hospital and had to stay in the PICU. Me and my husband were so devastated and emotional. But the moment that I walked down the hall of children in critical condition, I knew that our situation was small compared to theirs. My son has the ability to take insulin and get another chance at life. Some of these children don’t get that and it really makes you not take life for granted. These stories made me so hopeful and I’m so glad you guys are spreading the word for them and helping out a great cause!
My husbands treatment for Non-Hotchkins Lymphoma plus an airplane he never got to take cost over $250,000, but was covered 100% through my health insurance from my work, such a blessing. With St. Jude everything all covered and housing for parents is a huge blessing.
I am normally a silent follower, but I just wanted to say this episode was amazing. Hearing the stories was very eye opening and I am going into today feeling inspired. Thank you for using your platform for good!
I’m 8 mins in… idk how this mother is talking about this without crying… probably because she is a mom and moms are the most amazingly strong ppl out there, but I’m already 😢 god bless them♥️
Yes. It’s because she’s a mom. AKA a super hero.
A family really close to us has a son (Brecken Owen) who is a cancer survivor. He was diagnosed when he was 2 and has been in cancer free for 2 or 3 years now and he is 7. They spent that time in Memphis and they never made them pay a thing. His mom, Valerie Owens, has a business now that she donates to St. Jude through that and does several fundraisers to raise awareness and give back. They would love to spread there story!
This what it supposed to be done. Am glad he is safe and the mother is spreading awareness ❤❤❤
Wow! You just opened our hearts and minds to St Jude hospital. I am on a very fixed income but I want to start a monthly donation to St Judes because of your awesome podcast. Thank you and God bless you for putting this out there. I don't have good transportation, but I would love with all my heart, one day to visit a St. Jude hospital. Again thank you! 🥰❤🤗🩷💙🙏🏼🙏🏼
Only if you donate a dollar (that could be the last dollar they needed to help pay for someone's treatment)
13:45 the way Matt knows when Abby needs an emotional support is so beautiful🥺
I saw that and it was so sweet
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In 2015 I turned 16 and was diagnosed with burkitts lymphoma it was one of the most challenging times of my life. Now at the age of 23 I’ve had 4 miscarriages and now have a healthy 15 month old baby girl, thank you for bringing light to childhood cancer because childhood cancer only get 4% of research
By far my favorite touching podcast episode!!! Just LOVEEEEEEE what Matt and Abby is doing with supporting and promoting saint jude and spreading the info with st Jude!! They have the kindest hearts ever!!!! ❤
This was an inspiring podcast! Thank you to Aspen, Stephanie, and Jessica for sharing your stories and to Matt and Abby for bringing the message to the internet. That is pretty cool hearing some of the history behind St Jude and how it started out 61 years ago to grow into what it is today.
I'm subscribing to you because of this podcast & donating to St.Jude today. Thank you so much bringing St Jude to your podcast. God bless your family✝️
St. Jude is one of the charities I will always give to! Thank you for covering this ❤
My son didn’t go to st. Jude but to Nationwide Childrens and I understand this mamas outlook of every day is a gift and being so thankful for everything they do for you. I was a single mom to a 12 month old little boy when I learned he had a brain tumor with severe hydrocephalus and that he needed an emergency tumor removal, once removed they let me know it was indeed stage 4 brain cancer and he’d need lengthy treatment. I was told not to worry about any bills, that I’d never see one and to just focus on my son. I lost my job, had to move back in with my parents, and had to have help with my car payment every month, but they were always one step ahead and helped in every way they could. I’ll be forever grateful for all that they did, including saving my sons life 😢❤
As a survivor of childhood leukemia and a St Judes kid this makes my heart so happy!!❤️ God is sending you guys off to do amazing things, you guys both have very big hearts❤️
This episode and the one with Abby's grandparents are my favorites so far. Of course, any time Matt's parents are on, you know you're in for a laugh..
Matt and Abby you are amazing! This is a perfect use of your platform…I donate to St Jude’s every year and will continue to do so!
I had cancer at 6 years old and I’m glad you support people with cancer thank you for supporting all the people going through a tough time.
This is exactly how influencers can use their platforms for the better! You guys are amazing for doing this!
I can’t imagine what it’s like to have cancer at such a young age or even at all. I have had 3 brain tumors and I also have epilepsy. My last one was turning into bone marrow. I had my last surgery on the 23rd of January. It was awful. I would not wish that pain on my worst enemy. I am 14 and I have never found someone with the same experience and I am both happy and sad. It is awful knowing no one relates, but I am happy that they don’t have to go through that pain. I am hoping that they are all doing well. I feel bad that they had to experience the pain they have. I am happy they are all doing well now though. My goal is to become a neurologist to help people that have any kind of tumor. It would have loved to have someone who understands what I went through. I want to help people just like my doctor did for me and like them.
Loved this episode so much. As a blood Cancer survivor (not childhood) I agree that everyone should have access to equal care and it was lovely to see a long term survivor living a full life.
Wow I’m blown away by these incredible stories! TY for raising awareness for st Jude and how they help so many at no cost. As a breast cancer survivor this podcast is amazing and I’m thankful for you -that you’ve used this platform to raise awareness for so many!!
Medical costs in the US are ridiculous (from someone that lives in the UK) - so good people get this opportunity.
I agree, also from the UK.
As a childhood cancer survivor this is really dear to my heart ❤ I had retinoblastoma and I have a prosthetic right eye. ❤
This is such a beautiful episode💕Thank you Matt and Abby for raising awareness for this horrible disease that effects so many families. Aspen, Jessica and their families are warriors!
This is only a little off topic, but Abby I could totally see you as a social worker. You have such a giving, helpful spirit. I can totally see you thriving in that philanthropy type environment.
I love Abby and Matt’s devotion to spreading these child hood cancer survivor stories!!! I absolutely adore the way Abby is so sweet and emotionally invested into their stories. And for Matt I absolutely love the way he treats and respects the survivors!! They truly are an inspiration to me and all of their viewers!! Thank your Matt & Abby for this episode and all the hard work you put into supporting St.Jude!!
This is so kind of you to share and greatly appreciated! St. Jude truly is life-changing for individuals and families. We are thankful to be able to support St. Jude and its mission!
Oh thank you Matt and Abby you just made my day! I can’t believe that people I have always looked up to took the time to reply to me!!
I believe a cancer diagnosis is always harder on the loved ones than the patient. I was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer 4 years ago at age 22 and the hardest part has been seeing how it affects my family. My boyfriend at the time stuck with me and became my husband 2 years later, and our sweet daughter was born last December. I am much more afraid something happening to either of them than my cancer returning
I had cancer behind my eyes. They found it couple weeks after I was born. It’s all gone now and I’m 25. I am now visually impaired. I love you guys and love that ur raising money for Saint Jude’s.
I loved this episode. And the women’s talking did it amazing ❤
Abby and Matt are so good with kids it makes my heart melt💔
Matt and Abby, I am constantly impressed with your love and compassion demonstrated through your RUclips episodes. I find myself overcome today with emotion, love and pride in you, your guest and St. Jude’s. I remember Danny Thomas on television and his PSAs regarding St. Jude’s. He was such a giving, faithful man to fulfill his promise to the Lord. Blessings to all who are involved in this labor of love.
Child Life Specialists are literal angels on the care team! They support children’s psychosocial development, educate patients (as well as the whole family) on their illness in ways they understand, prep for procedures, provide procedural support and post-procedural processing, and they help kids cope and continue being kids through play while they are in the hospital. They are amazing! I am currently going through the steps to become a Child Life Specialist. It is truly a calling and pediatric cancer is what inspired me to take this career path 💛🎗️
I love you covering some more meaningful topics! Sure it‘s fun to have silly conversations on the podcast, but it‘s amazing to have such deep convos, I really hope you cover more such topics in the podcast.
This is one of my favorite videos you guys have ever made. My dad, sister, and several of our close friends all work at St. Jude. I’ve also had a family member who unfortunately passed away at St. Jude. This was so touching and I think it’s incredible how you guys are working to raise money ❤❤❤
This is my absolute favourite podcast, keep up with the amazing work ❤
This is an amazing podcast and I love the outreach that you are providing for ST. JUDES. We always see the commercials on TV but to actually hear the survivors' stories, it makes it more real for some reason. ❤ 🙏
This is so sweet and heart warming to hear from actual family’s that have benefited from St. Jude’s dedication! Thank you guys for shining light on St. Jude and for your genuine kindness.
Y’all should do a poll on RUclips to see the average age of people watching! I am 14 and y’all’s podcasts give me a great time of day when I go fishing!🎉
Just wanted to say that I love what you’re doing because I am actually a patient at st. Jude and have a genetic disorder called DKC. Thank you ❤
I’ve been following you, Matt & Abby, for a while. Loved watching this podcast. I too am a long term childhood cancer survivor. I can relate to Jessica SO MUCH! Long term side effects are a real thing. Thank you all so much for sharing about cancer survivors. 🎗️
This video was so incredible to hear! These patients are so inspiring and to see how strong they were to get through their cancer is amazing. I’m a nurse right now and hearing these stories keeps me going with my career ❤️ much love to all the patients at St. Jude fighting for their life.
Matt and Abby. You are an inspiration to us. Thank you for all the kindest in your hearts and sharing that love with others. We appreciate and love you 🤍
I’m so happy you made the decision to use the platform for pressing important issues such as this. This episode was so touching and informative. It’s nice to have a combination of videos that are both light hearted and important
I’m losing my mom to stage 4 cancer and this episode is so important especially for children to get the funding for cancer research that is much needed.
Wow oh my God, St. Jude will forever get my money I had no idea the treatments are free and not only that they support and from what it sounds like sponsors whole families to come and get treatment. That was beautiful, I’m so loved by the family from the Philippines and their story.
I love you guys so so much! I love your channel and the light you bring to the world
Thank you for bringing so much awareness, always knew about St Jude but this gives a closer look and confirmation. Thank you to the families that shared their stories. Also little Aspen is so cute, that is our daughters name as well ❤ Matt and Abby you guys are amazing !
The little girl in the first segment of the podcast is so sweet. I love listening to her talk. She has a powerful story. All these stories are so powerful! I love them!
I’ve never commented on a RUclips video before and I’m only recently joining the matt and Abby fan base. I’ve really enjoyed watching the podcast episode this far and this episode really encouraged me to continue. The part where she had mentioned a friend of hers offered to carry her baby for her sent chills through my body. Something about the selflessness of the idea made my heart ache in the best way possible. I love the podcast, keep up the great work!!
I can not get over how moving this was. You guys did such a great thing donating and spreading awareness to this cause. I donated and I hope it inspired tons and tons of others to ❤
For me this video was so meaningful to watch because I know someone who has gone through cancer personally and I love when she tells her story and to hear these people story means the world to me.
Oh my gosh guys, just when I thought I couldn't love you anymore!!! Thank you so much for this ❤
I just started this video and as soon as I saw the little girl and her beautiful smile I started crying 😭❤️
This episode left me speechless. I was able to donate via my employer who will match my donation. I forgot what an incredible organization St. Judes is. Bless you all.
Seeing you two holding hands in the first interview at the very beginning as you listened to such an emotional story just warmed my whole heart.
Love love love how you are using your platform to highlight these amazing stories!!
My son is 1 year 10 months rn and hearing that's when Aspen was diagnosed... I can't stop crying I can't imagine.
Been donating to saint Jude for almost 15yrs now. Love what they do so much, and support them 110%
This is such an amazing thing you guys did and just your generosity to help St.Jude out is so amazing! And can we just talk about Abbys outfit it is so cute!❤❤.
From the Philippines here, Thank you Matt and Abby for your flatform and help peoples awarenss about St. Jude. You are AMAZING!
I love podcasts who make you giggle and help you forget about things, but I also love crying and feeling humanity and love you are all so humble and joyous.
Matt and Abby keep up the good work. I think it's awesome that you have put the time into talk about Saint Jude's other organizations that saves lives
The way Abby and Matt spoke to the child was so sweet and they were so interested with the conversation!!
Thank you for making this video. Thank you for bringing education and a positive environment to talk about something so important
I’ll be making a donation. Again thank you
I KNEW IT!😊❤ I just saw a St.Judes commercial and I was like that's the same little girl that was on your podcast. Didn't realize that when I first watched this video even though I've seen that commercial a 1,000 times. Lol She is the sweetest little girl. I can see why they chose her for the promotions... I have my St. Judes Tshirt I've been donating for the last year give or take as often as I can (cause some months I just can't afford to donate) but I have it on direct debit so when there's money there it goes through. Awesome video guys!❤❤❤❤
I am a certified child life specialist at a nationally ranked children’s hospital. Specifically in the hematology/oncology department! I would love to share more about the work we do for patients and families like your special guests!
Also absolutely obsessed with your podcast and you both🤍
This is the type of channel that I watch the ads all the way through
❤ u guys
I absolutely loved hearing their stories! I typically dont like to listen to the radio-a-thons because the stories are sad and it reminds me of my sister who passed away with Non-Hodkins Lymphoma in 2003. This was very eye opening and brought a lot of the good that St. Jude does to light!
i loved this episode❤so heartfelt and emotional. love you guys!❤️❤️
This is such an inspiring podcast and this is so beautiful to here these different stories ❤
This episode made me cry. These ladies are so strong. My heart goes out for everyone, adult or child, big or small, who has cancer. I loved this episode. It gave me even more respect for parents with children who are struggling with cancer. ❤❤❤
Thank you for using your platform for others with more on their plate than yourselves. Cancer has touched everyone truly, family or friend. Danny Thomas's faith brought St. Jude from wish/faith idea to reality. (Lets learn more about our guests and their country before interview, but now others have been educated as well). God Bless to your guests and continued good health news!
This was so informative and heartwarming because a lot of people are sceptical because they don't know where the money actually goes but this will help people know that the donation goes 100% into st. Jude and the kids. Loved this episode
Y’all are so polite to listen and let them share their stories as you are
Wdym? It’s Matt and Abby who get to listen. They should be honored to get to hear their stories. Not the other way around.
I just want to say Thank-you fir doing this for St. Jude. I have always followed the literature on what a wonderful place they are for so many children. Danny Thomas started it and then his daughter Marlo took over and all these years still going strong.
Giving so much love! The story about the baby made me think of Bella❤
I love that y’all are doing this. I have a cousin that has been in remission for 6 years and she was at St. Jude. I also had a classmate that passed away a few months after our summer graduation in 2020 but his story and his family touched me and I have tons of memories from the visit I made to the stories I have heard. ❤❤❤❤
I Love this episode. You all are amazing humans. What inspiring stories. Aspen is the most precious little girl. 🥹 Thank you for continuously spreading love and positivity! ❤🫶🙏
We're so glad you listened and enjoyed it! The stories shared are truly inspiring!
Love this episode
I live in Australia My brother and best friend went through cancer at the same time im am so glad to see there is an organisation that takes care of not just the patients but the sibling and families
I remember the day we found out about my best friend at school and the same day we finally got in for my brother to have a scan we didn’t even get out of the car park and we were informed something was very very wrong that night my brother and both my parents were in Sydney 5.5 hours always from where we lived
The moment that the most important people in my where all gone out of town for months at a time I will never forget
I went for visits but wasn’t able to stay for the whole treatment process
Xxx unfortunately my brother lost his battle but my best friend is still here and the bond between our family is so strong mum had someone she could relate to the whole journey
this is amazing you gave these beautiful people an outlet to share their stories ! You guys are doing great things for so many people! ❤
They're making money off of these peoples stories. Are they donating the money made from this video/podcast to at Jude?
Was tearing up the whole time. I’ve watched all of your podcast as they’ve come out, but this one hit home. Donate today if you can, but there are so many companies you can donate through as well! Next time you order Dominos pizza you can donate to st Jude over the phone or if you order online.
This is amazing what y’all are doing with your platform!!!
Wonderful podcast. It's amazing that you guys are helping to share the heart of what St. Jude is all about. Thank you
Matt!!! Don’t beat yourself up! You’re so similar to me, in all your anxiety, I see and relate it in my own eyes. (Sorry Abby, I just have to tell him, stop being anxious. I wish wish wish I could relate to you’re sweetness, but I see his anxiety and relate to it. Praise God for the folks who can help reassure him. Very tough. Love you so much girl.) You can’t own everyone’s issues. You can’t declare each pain. It’s not your weight to hold. You may not pass it on and you cannot own it!!! With all these kids and your own, they are not related. Do NOT give satan the power over you. Gods got you, and your babies. Hold that. ❤
Love your podcast channel and thank you for doing this type of content. I have been donating to St. Jude’s for the last few years. It’s a great cause and it’s a wonderful way to give back to an organization that truly helps people and families. God bless you guys.❤
I remember growing up and doing the Math-a-Thon and other fundraisers for St Jude’s. You guys should become the Randy Owen of RUclips creators and get more of them involved. Call up Mr Beast and some of the others and get this thing rollin =o)
Take that it in. "We don't get to choose which prayers get answered." I wish more people would be mindful of this when they say their prayer was answered. It doesn't work that way. This mom is amazing and has a lot to share with the world. I hope people really and truly listen.
Wednesday is my favorite day of the week only because I get to listen and watch this podcast. You both are truly amazing people who just find joy in helping others. I appreciate you as well as soooo many other people. Keep smiling and doing your thing. You guys are amazing!
Thank you for making and helping to evolve these young family you tube podcast content. It was done with such helping hearts and the good that can come from this far outweighs watching a young family go to the beach. Going to the beach is good for some content but to start meaningful discussion is appreciated. Thank You. I have donated in the past and plan to again.
Not even 5 minutes in and I’m sobbing.
I have so much respect and admiration for mothers of children with cancer. It is the hardest thing in the world seeing your child sick or in pain and you feel completely lost and useless.
Child cancer is the absoulte worst! So many children and families have been affected by this devestating illness
What a miracle that Aspen is in remetion, so happy to hear that and see her sming face.
Love that you guys are doing this. God bless you guys
I had a friend who just recently passed from complications from cancer, I didn't know her long enough to know the things like Aspen was talking about. I'm praying for both families that God blesses them both with long healthy lives.
I absolutely love St Jude, always have always will! One of my very best friends had a 12 year old son that was a patient there in 2019. The lived at the Ronald Mcdonald house near there. Braxton was diagnosed with DIPG, a rare and aggressive tumor to the brain stem. So far there have been no survivors of this. The average survival rate for this is 9 months. He passed just a little over 9 months to the day of diagnosis. It was so hard to watch them go through this but at the same time, I had a peace because he had given his heart to the Lord about a year before. For nine months they always kept their eyes on Him and now, they have an amazing testimony! He also donated his tumor to the hospital for research. No one should ever have to hear that their child has cancer but thank the Lord for St. Jude!
Thank you so much for using your platform to spread this message. You guys are so understanding and compassionate. Keep it up Ya'll! Love u guys
Also lets not forget to mention Abby's style in each video. 👌