The Childhood Cancer Story Every Parent Needs To Hear | Marc Vermont | Ep. 125
What happens when life changes in a single moment?
In this powerful episode of A Healthy Point of View, Sam Tejada sits down with Fire Chief Marc Vermont, a veteran firefighter-paramedic who faced the unimaginable when his two-year-old daughter Kendra was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
Marc shares the emotional journey of going from living the dream—career success, family, and a bright future—to hearing the words no parent ever wants to hear. He opens up about the fight for his daughter’s life, the intense treatments at St. Jude, and the devastating reality of childhood cancer.
But this story is also about resilience, community, and purpose. Through tragedy, Marc and his wife created Kendra’s Kisses Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping families battling childhood cancer with financial support and resources when they need it most.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• The moment Marc realized his daughter had a brain tumor
• What families truly experience during childhood cancer treatment
• The emotional toll on parents, marriages, and finances
• The powerful brotherhood of the fire service
• Acts of kindness that restore faith in humanity
• Why resilience and mindset are critical during life’s hardest moments
• How Kendra’s Kisses Foundation is helping families today
This conversation is raw, emotional, and inspiring — a reminder that even in the darkest moments, purpose can rise from pain.
If this story resonates with you, share it and help spread awareness about childhood cancer.
- Support Kendra’s Kisses Foundation:
https://kendraskisses.org
- Attend the Crack Up Cancer Comedy Fundraiser:
March 21 | Savor Theater | Fort Lauderdale