Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
Vickie Speed | Blue Cancer Connect
Vickie Speed | Blue Cancer Connect
Vickie Speed | Blue Cancer Connect
Friday 14th April 2023
Join Vickie Speed as she shares her emotional journey through her husband's cancer and her mission to support law enforcement families with Blue Cancer Connect.
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Get the buttons here!Coping with Cancer: Vickie Speed's Mission to Support Law Enforcement Families
Episode Overview
- Vickie's emotional journey and the challenges faced after her husband's cancer diagnosis
- The lack of support and overwhelming decisions during and after the difficult journey
- The mission of Blue Cancer Connect to provide compassion, advocacy, and support for law enforcement families dealing with cancer
- The unspoken struggles and the need for better resources and understanding within the law enforcement community
I would rather have someone tell me, Vicki, I just can't, I just can't talk to you. I oftentimes find myself saying in those moments, I just say, I don't have words. I don't, I don't have any idea what to say, but I'm here.
When life throws the unimaginable at you, how do you cope? Vickie Speed faced this question head-on when her husband, Detective Mitch Speed, was diagnosed with job-related cancer. In this episode, Vickie opens up about the emotional turmoil and the overwhelming decisions she had to make after Mitch's diagnosis. From dealing with departmental benefits and worker’s comp to navigating medical treatments and legal battles, her journey was anything but smooth.
But instead of succumbing to despair, Vickie turned her pain into purpose by founding Blue Cancer Connect. This foundation aims to support other law enforcement families grappling with cancer, offering them the compassion, advocacy, and resources she found lacking during her own ordeal. Through raw and candid storytelling, Vickie sheds light on the unspoken struggles these families face and emphasizes the urgent need for better support systems within the law enforcement community.
If you're looking for a heartfelt narrative that combines personal experience with a mission to help others, this episode is a must-listen.