Podcasthon 2026: A Birthday Tribute and Blood Cancer Awareness

March 18^th is a special day for me. It is my son Cory’s birthday. I do not celebrate his death day as some people do. I try not to be reminded of that painful day. It can’t be helped though because it was Mother’s Day and my daughter Ke’ili was diagnosed on the 35^th anniversary of Cory’s crossing over the rainbow bridge.

Cory's Poster

Last August, I started a podcast called Talk Stories with Shirley Enebrad. I was invited to sign up for PODCASTHON 2026. It is an amazing collaboration by thousands of podcasters. Each chooses a charity to focus one episode on between March 14^th and 20^th. To honor Cory mine drops on his birthday.

I chose Blood Cancer United. It was formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. They are the foremost foundation that offers research, education, and support for blood cancer patients and their families. Unfortunately, they were unknown to me during Cory’s five and a half years of treatment, but this wonderful organization helped fund the research for Car T immunotherapy. That is what Ke’ili had almost a year ago. She is by all accounts doing very well. We are grateful.

The lovely cancer survivor that I talked story with Laurie Adami- had Car T eight years ago for her lymphoma. The courage she displayed throughout her long cancer journey is truly inspiring.

Please join Laurie and I on March 18^th. If you know anyone with blood cancer, let them know they should take a listen, too.

Bloodcancerunited.org helps with research, education, and support for patients and their families.

Be well, 

Shirley