This week I sit down with Katie Southgate, founder of Gold Geese, a charity supporting families of children with cancer. Katie shares her personal journey of her daughter Hattie's leukemia diagnosis and how it inspired her to create Gold Geese. The conversation explores the challenges faced by families during treatment, the importance of community support, and the various services Gold Geese provides. Katie emphasizes the need for awareness around childhood cancer and the emotional toll it takes on families. She also discusses the importance of self-care and setting boundaries to avoid burnout.

Takeaways

• Gold Geese provide support to families of children with cancer.
• Community support is crucial for families going through cancer treatment.
• Awareness of childhood cancer symptoms can lead to earlier diagnoses.
• Gold Geese focuses on tailored support for each family's needs.
• Setting boundaries is essential to avoid burnout at work.

Mentioned Poem (@ 01:06:04 )
"Monday morning, the sun does rise, And people scarce believe their eyes. From near and far, a wondrous scene, The autumn skies, a sight unseen. Through golden clouds, they steer, they near, The people point, the people cheer. Above their heads, a flying crease, Six hundred, seven hundred geese. A flock of birds, a dimpled dish, Courageous girl, a special mish. She leads them all, behind they fly, A statement clear across the sky. Swooping now, a driven fleet, Closing in on Ormond Street. At first a whisper, then a roar: "We're with you Hattie, this is war!"

Gold Geese
Website - https://goldgeese.org/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/goldgeese
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/GoldGeeseCharity
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gold-geese

Keywords
Gold Geese, support, community, awareness, charity, cancer diagnosis, family support, mental health, childhood cancer.

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