EPISODE SUMMARY
Join host Meredith Davies, Rhodes, as she sits down with the awe-inspiring Riley Damiano, Rhodes: 2024 graduate, neuroscience major, health equity minor, dedicated advocate at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Fulbright Scholarship winner. Catch up with Riley about her Fulbright research grant in the Netherlands and discover why cancer research is more than just her passion—it’s her mission!
EPISODE NOTES
Riley shares her touching story of how a little boy she never met became the driving force behind her dedication to pediatric cancer advocacy. Listen as she talks about her work as a student researcher at St. Jude and her deep connection to Tri Delta.
Discover how a beautiful coincidence led to Riley and Meredith reconnecting on the St. Jude campus and how Riley’s passion influenced her college experience. She opens up about how she inspired her chapter to give back, the importance of finding your “why” in philanthropy, and ways to support St. Jude even if you don’t live near Memphis.
Celebrate with them as they discuss reaching Tri Delta’s $100 million fundraising goal for St. Jude in just 25 years, and learn what’s next for Riley, including how to follow along on her upcoming study abroad adventures. This episode is packed with inspiration and a whole lot of philanthropic heart!
Here are some highlights:
1:59 – The Riley/Meredith connection
4:51 – Riley’s young start in cancer advocacy
6:04– What makes blue lollipops special
7:55 – Riley’s research at St. Jude
15:02 – Her favorite memories as a volunteer
17:39 – Tri Hop at Rhodes
28:37 – What’s taking Riley to Europe in August
32:26 – Follow her Dutch adventure!
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