Ep. 141 - How this mom turned a rare diagnosis into an international foundation - Brittany Williams

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>For every 1,000-10,000 people living with lymphedema in the United States, there is one lymphedema therapist. Read that again.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>It's even worse for children with lymphedema. And I'll be the first to say: I'm part of that problem.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Prior to Camp Watchme, I was <strong><em>terrified</em></strong> of treating children. My only oncology & lymphedema experience was with adults! How could I possibly treat children?</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Well my tune has changed significantly. In fact, pretty much every therapist who went to Camp Watchme is now singing a different tune.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>And it's largely due in part to today's podcast guest: Brittany Williams.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Brittany Williams is the founder of Brylan's Feat Foundation, which began as a way to help families deal with the same struggles Brittany faced as a parent of a child with lymphedema.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>You definitely want to check out our interview right away!</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --></p>