Miraculous Ruby - Yvonne Shannon

Gold Ribbon Conversations · 2025-03-31

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Gold Ribbon Conversations - The podcast that supports those fighting Childhood Cancer.

In this episode I’m joined by Yvonne Shannon as she shares her daughter Ruby’s incredible recovery from a grade 4 brain tumour, diagnosed when she was just 2 and a half. Ruby is nearly 11 now and loving life, growing up fast and nothing is holding her back after a huge fight against childhood cancer.

A CT scan found her tumour which kick started a journey of surgery, chemo, stem cell transplant and at the very end, septicaemia left her in ICU for 14 days.

As Yvonne describes. She is a miracle child.

We talk about her illness, the team that saved her and the legacy of trauma.

Play therapy and attending Childhood Cancer Ireland’s Parents workshops and working with our Principal Psychologist Mairead Brennan have given them both a new future where they can heal and look forward.

Please text GOLD to 50300 and donate €4 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.

Childhood Cancer Ireland is a charity founded by and led by parents of children with cancer who know that one of the greatest sources of strength for this fight, is conversation. As a non-government funded organisation, Childhood Cancer Ireland values every single donation.

Text costs €4. Childhood Cancer Ireland will receive a minimum of €3.25. Service Provider: Fundraising Solutions. Helpline: 01 202 2810.

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Gold Ribbon Conversations

Six children, adolescents and young adults are diagnosed with cancer every week in Ireland.

Created by Childhood Cancer Ireland, Gold Ribbon Conversations is the podcast that explores the real experiences of childhood cancer, the fear, anxiety, sadness and pain.

But also the light, hope, friendships and the community that exists here.

Hosted by Sinead O'Moore, these episodes will share personal stories, early symptoms, moments of diagnosis, the impact of treatment, survivorship and bereavement, as well as hearing from physical and emotional experts in this field.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Gold Ribbon Conversations is just one way that Childhood Cancer Ireland are supporting families fighting cancer.

To donate text GOLD to 50300 or visit childhoodcancer.ie for more.

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