Episode 7

From Diagnosis to Calling

with Val Brock
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In this episode, Val shares his journey through a prostate cancer diagnosis and the impact it had on his family. He discusses the crucial support he received from a friend who was also a CanCare volunteer. Val reflects on how cancer helped him reevaluate his life and purpose, leading him to volunteer with CanCare. He eventually joined the board of directors and became the board chair, where he focuses on the organization's strategic direction and expanding its impact. Val's story is a powerful testament to resilience and the transformative power of support.

Mentioned Resources:

CanCare- www.cancare.org

Facebook: CanCareInc

Instagram: cancare_inc

LinkedIn: cancare-inc

YouTube: @cancarevideos

About the Guests: Val Brock- CanCare Board of Directors Chair, Prostate

About Our Host: Darcie Champagne Wells is the President and CEO of CanCare, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to providing support to the cancer community by pairing cancer patients with survivors. Since joining in November 2020 as the third President & CEO, Darcie has driven significant growth, increasing one-to-one support matches by 45% and healthcare referrals by 66%. In 2022, she initiated the Impact Acceleration Initiative to further expand support for cancer patients and caregivers. Her leadership has earned her recognition as a “Most Admired CEO” and “Woman Who Means Business” by the Houston Business Journal, and national “Fundraiser of the Year” by RAISE. Darcie holds a BS in Business Administration from Louisiana State University and an MBA from the University of Houston.

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