Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
This show will fuel your fire within to make an impact in the world. It will ignite action to become aware of your untapped gifts, connect with causes close to your heart, and inspire you to take action to make a lasting impact. Brandi is a long-time advocate and fundraiser for a national non-profit and is dedicated to introducing you to stories of hope, resilience, and community from the pediatric cancer community and impact makers around the world that will inspire your purpose to make an impact.
Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
Voices Against Cancer: One Father’s Fight for Families Like His
In Episode 14 of Act to Impact, Brandi DeVries sits down with Rob Keisacker, a dedicated childhood cancer advocate and founder of Ian's Thumbs Up Fund. Rob opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his son Ian and how that tragedy transformed into a powerful drive to support other families navigating the pediatric cancer journey. From organizing large-scale events like Voices Against Cancer to leveraging pop culture for good, Rob shares how his mission continues to grow—and how each of us can get involved. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that advocacy can rise from pain and that community, legacy, and action truly matter.
🔑 Key Takeaways
- 💛 Nearly 50 children are diagnosed with cancer daily in the U.S.—awareness and action are urgent.
- 👨👦 Rob turned his grief into advocacy, creating Ian’s Thumbs Up Fund to honor his son’s legacy.
- 🤝 Community support is a lifeline for families facing pediatric cancer.
- 🎗 Advocacy isn’t just for professionals—anyone can take action and make a difference.
- 🎤 Pop culture can be a surprisingly effective tool in raising awareness and funds.
- 🧠 Advocacy can be healing and therapeutic for those navigating grief.
- 🌟 Every action—big or small—has the potential to support a child and family in need.
- 🫶 Children deserve a voice in their treatment and a future filled with hope.
- 🔬 There is an urgent need for more funding for pediatric cancer research.
📣 Call to Action
💛 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear that action can rise from heartache.
🎗 Visit VoicesAgainstCancer.org to learn more and get involved.
🌍 Don’t wait until tomorrow—act to impact today.
💛 Are you inspired to take action? Take action and make an impact on a child affected by childhood cancer. Support the much-needed funding for childhood cancer by making a donation NOW to CCRF!
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Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.
Thank you to guest Rob Keisacker.
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