This podcast will be one of the most incredibly impactful and highly emotional episodes, sharing a story of tragedy, triumph, and the inspiring legacy created by Cheryl’s foundation.

Cheryl shares her difficult experience learning of her son Nick’s cancer diagnosis and how throughout his battle, he taught her how to live on without him. It’s a powerful story and a valuable lesson for everyone, especially athletes, parents, and neighbors, on empowering others to support your community.

Today, Cheryl is using sports to raise awareness and support families in need. Watch the full episode to hear her incredible story.

In this episode:

• How a girl with “two left feet” became the biggest cheerleader
• At the intersection of family values and sports came a determination and a commitment to do your best and never quit
• The love and support from her son’s team was what gave her the strength to fight during a parent’s worst nightmare, a cancer diagnosis
• HEADstrong was created to help athletes elevate their platform and play for something besides themselves
• How they have turned a $67 investment into the most prominent cancer foundations in the country
• Nick’s House is a place for families to stay while their child receives the needed and necessary medical treatment for cancer, all free of charge

Over the past 17 years, the HEADstrong Foundation has raised over $30,000,000 and touched over 31,000 patients. 

Learn more about Cheryl Collelouri and the HEADstrong Foundation:

• Website: https://headstrong.org/
• LinkedIn: HEADstrong Foundation
• LinkedIn: Cheryl Collelouri
• Instagram: @headstrongfnd
• X (Twitter): @headstrongfnd