The Heroes Journey: Life Beyond the Diagnosis
The Heroes Journey: Life Beyond the Diagnosis
Podcast Description
There's a Hero in all of us. No one fights alone!
Wichita's Littlest Heroes is here to provide Hope, Help and Happiness to medically fragile children ages 0-18 in the Kansas area who are battling different life threatening medical conditions through free fun events, financial assistance, art therapy, online support and so much more! Because...No One Fights Alone!
When others have said “No”, We seek to say “YES!" Wichita's Littlest Hero's is passionate about changing the landscape of what pediatric resources look like for generations to come in Kansas.
We meet monthly for a free, fun themed event, parent day out, or education class. This gives the families a chance to connect, our heroes a time to interact and all of us a time to share our journeys. Our events are often sponsored by local companies...AND WE LOVE THEM! This group is an awesome connection resource for any family who is battling a life threatening illness. Meeting with other families is emotionally healing in so many ways! You are not alone!
We encourage our parents and kids to share as much or as little of their journey as they want. Often parents are able to leave updates online during times of stress and are able to reach a large audience who are following their journey. WLHs share their achievements, daily fun, their medical journeys, fundraisers, and prayer requests and needs all in one place. You are able to follow many of the heros and their unique battles. Through this group many of the parents and kids form relationships and bonds and are able to meet/relate with one another and form lifelong friendships. You can often find them comparing battle scars, hanging out at the hospital, and encouraging one another.
We're working daily to make connections that will help our families in the hardest times of their lives. Being a parent of a sick child often means one parent has to quit their job, increased medical expenses, prescription costs, and more. Imagine the huge financial stress that can come along with that. WLH's is working to decrease some of that stress. We are connecting families with organizations, non profits, and businesses that can fill in the gaps for our hero families. We are beginning to actively seek grants and other funds that can be used to help provide for the needs of our families. See our partial list of sponsors on this site!
https://www.wichitaslittlestheroes.com/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, hope, and community support, with episodes covering topics such as pediatric cancer experiences, the challenges of caregiving, and the impact of specialized communication devices for children with disabilities. Each episode illustrates the emotional highs and lows of the guest families while emphasizing the importance of organizations like Wichita’s Littlest Heroes for emotional and financial support.
There’s a Hero in all of us. No one fights alone!
Wichita’s Littlest Heroes is here to provide Hope, Help and Happiness to medically fragile children ages 0-18 in the Kansas area who are battling different life threatening medical conditions through free fun events, financial assistance, art therapy, online support and so much more! Because…No One Fights Alone!
When others have said “No”, We seek to say “YES!” Wichita’s Littlest Hero’s is passionate about changing the landscape of what pediatric resources look like for generations to come in Kansas.
We meet monthly for a free, fun themed event, parent day out, or education class. This gives the families a chance to connect, our heroes a time to interact and all of us a time to share our journeys. Our events are often sponsored by local companies…AND WE LOVE THEM! This group is an awesome connection resource for any family who is battling a life threatening illness. Meeting with other families is emotionally healing in so many ways! You are not alone!
We encourage our parents and kids to share as much or as little of their journey as they want. Often parents are able to leave updates online during times of stress and are able to reach a large audience who are following their journey. WLHs share their achievements, daily fun, their medical journeys, fundraisers, and prayer requests and needs all in one place. You are able to follow many of the heros and their unique battles. Through this group many of the parents and kids form relationships and bonds and are able to meet/relate with one another and form lifelong friendships. You can often find them comparing battle scars, hanging out at the hospital, and encouraging one another.
We’re working daily to make connections that will help our families in the hardest times of their lives. Being a parent of a sick child often means one parent has to quit their job, increased medical expenses, prescription costs, and more. Imagine the huge financial stress that can come along with that. WLH’s is working to decrease some of that stress. We are connecting families with organizations, non profits, and businesses that can fill in the gaps for our hero families. We are beginning to actively seek grants and other funds that can be used to help provide for the needs of our families. See our partial list of sponsors on this site!
https://www.wichitaslittlestheroes.com/
Welcome back to another heartfelt episode of Life Beyond the Diagnosis. In today’s episode, we shine a light on an often-overlooked perspective: that of the sibling in a medically complex family. Hosts Brianna Baskerville and Brianna Gallegos sit down with 17-year-old Kalley Hough, who shares her deeply personal journey as the big sister to her two adopted siblings, Clarabelle and Kyson. Both of Kalley’s siblings face significant health challenges—Clarabelle lives with four heart conditions, while Kyson was born with cerebral palsy and a brain bleed, defying medical odds at every turn.
Through humor, vulnerability, and unwavering love, Kalley offers an honest look at daily life: from early morning routines and hospital visits to the emotional toll and remarkable moments that define being a sibling in the “hero’s life beyond the diagnosis.” Kalley discusses the unique challenges siblings face, the importance of mental health support, and the joy found in small victories. She also reflects on how organizations like Wichita’s Littlest Heroes have helped her family find connection, support, and hope.
This episode is filled with inspiration, reminding us of the quiet resilience, empathy, and strength that siblings like Kalley bring to families navigating medical complexities. Grab your headphones and get ready for a moving conversation about perseverance, compassion, and what it truly means to be a hero behind the scenes.
Chapters:
00:00 Teamwork in Morning Routine
05:41 “Adopted Siblings, Inclusive Family”
07:37 Gratitude and Compassion Awareness
12:30 Supportive and Understanding Mom
14:45 Unlikely Friendship Amid Harley Quinn Syndrome
18:48 Navigating Family Struggles Together
20:13 Embrace Change and Have Faith
23:32 Wichita’s Littlest Heroes’ Impact
💛 If Kalley’s story moved you, please like, share, and subscribe for more episodes featuring courageous families and their journeys beyond the diagnosis. Find out more about Wichita’s Littlest Heroes: https://www.wichitaslittlestheroes.com/
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