# 55. The LINK Conference Is Here | A New Era for Pediatric Cancer Nonprofits Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/55-the-link-conference-is-here-a-new-era-for-pediatric-cancer-nonprofits Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/55-the-link-conference-is-here-a-new-era-for-pediatric-cancer-nonprofits.md Podcast: [Game Over: c*ncer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500) Published: 2026-07-21T13:02:53+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/55-the-link-conference-is-here-a-new-era-for-pediatric-cancer-nonprofits--72958881 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72958881/76341459_ab53_4bd9_bd1e_71add2e7d88f.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/episodes/55-the-link-conference-is-here-a-new-era-for-pediatric-cancer-nonprofits Duration seconds: 1748 ## Resource The LINK Conference is officially happening. In this special episode of Game Over: c*ncer, Dana Nichols and Val Solomon announce the launch of the LINK Conference (Legacy • Impact • Networking • Knowledge), an innovative nonprofit conference built specifically for the pediatric cancer community. Created for pediatric cancer nonprofits, childhood cancer advocates, survivors, parents, legacy families, board members, executive directors, and nonprofit founders, LINK is designed to provide practical education, fundraising strategies, nonprofit leadership training, networking opportunities, and sustainable growth resources. During this conversation, Dana and Val explain: Why pediatric cancer families often feel called to start nonprofits How nonprofit collaboration can accelerate pediatric cancer research Common mistakes new nonprofit organizations make Fundraising best practices for pediatric cancer charities Leadership lessons for nonprofit founders Building sustainable organizations beyond passion alone The importance of community, mentorship, and shared knowledge What attendees can expect at the inaugural LINK Conference in Orlando If you're passionate about childhood cancer, nonprofit leadership, pediatric cancer research, fundraising, or creating meaningful impact after a cancer diagnosis, this episode offers valuable insight into building stronger organizations that can create lasting change. The inaugural LINK Conference takes place May 26–28, 2027 in Orlando, Florida. For the latest information about the LINK Conference, including when and how to register: cannonballkidscancer.org/link/ ---------------------------------- Connect with Dana: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danaknichols/ Connect with Val: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-solomon/ Learn more about Canno… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/episodes/55-the-link-conference-is-here-a-new-era-for-pediatric-cancer-nonprofits/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-over-c-ncer-6947500/55-the-link-conference-is-here-a-new-era-for-pediatric-cancer-nonprofits.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.