# 31. Behind the Ripple Effect: How Women Are Leading the Fight Against Pediatric Cancer Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/31-behind-the-ripple-effect-how-women-are-leading-the-fight-against-pediatric-cancer Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/31-behind-the-ripple-effect-how-women-are-leading-the-fight-against-pediatric-cancer.md Podcast: [Game Over: c*ncer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500) Published: 2025-07-15T15:51:14+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/31-behind-the-ripple-effect-how-women-are-leading-the-fight-against-pediatric-cancer--66904069 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/66904069/ep31_natasha_maio_lonbaken.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/episodes/31-behind-the-ripple-effect-how-women-are-leading-the-fight-against-pediatric-cancer Duration seconds: 2037 ## Resource In this inspiring episode of Game Over: c*ncer, Hosts Val and Dana of Cannonball Kids' c*ncer Foundation sit down with Natasha Maio Lonbaken, chair of the Ripple Effect Luncheon. Natasha shares her personal journey from first-time volunteer to nonprofit leader all rooted in one bold decision of saying yes before she felt ready. Through honest conversations about leadership, growth, and the power of showing up, this episode explores how one woman found purpose, sisterhood, and tangible impact through CKc’s Ripple Effect event. Learn how this unique event is more than a luncheon — it’s a launchpad for connection, empowerment, and action in the fight against pediatric cancer. Get ready to be moved, motivated, and maybe even a little emotional as we talk about: • How to lead even when you feel unqualified • What it means to be “poured into” • Why volunteering changes more than just the cause — it changes you • How a glass of wine, a good idea, and a group of women can start a movement If you’ve ever wondered what life after cancer really looks like—or how you can be part of advancing pediatric cancer research—this is the episode for you. Tune in to hear this inspiring and informative conversation. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the fight to make Game Over: c*ncer a reality. Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/ Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/ Upcoming Ckc Events: https://cannonballkidscancer.org/category/make-an-impact/events/ ---------------------------------- Podcast Produced by Hi Hello Labs: Website: https://www.hihellolabs.com/ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/episodes/31-behind-the-ripple-effect-how-women-are-leading-the-fight-against-pediatric-cancer/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/31-behind-the-ripple-effect-how-women-are-leading-the-fight-against-pediatric-cancer.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.