17 Strong Podcast

17 Strong is a non-profit organization that grants Victory Trips to young adults that have battled life-threatening diseases. This podcast features stories from Victory Recipients, family members and friends we've made along the way.

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Episodes

Episode 18 // JJ & Tim Vercellono

This episode features our long-time family friends JJ & Tim Vercellono.

Jan 17, 2021•44 min

Episode 17 // The Scott Family

This episode features the parents of Noah Scott, a local boy who lost his life to leukemia months after Ryan. Hear them speak of Noah’s cancer journey and what kept Noah and his family pushing forward.

Nov 17, 2020•56 min

Episode 16 // Leslie Hedges

This episode features Victory Recipient Leslie Hedges.

Oct 17, 2020•50 min

Episode 15 // Daniell Miller

This episode features our long-time friend and secretary on our board. We lost Daniell in December 2020 to a long battle with cancer and are so grateful we have this episode to share her story and the amazing woman she was in all of our lives.

Sep 17, 2020•50 min

Episode 14 // Aaron Teixeira

This episode features Ryan’s younger brother Aaron. Hear him speak about what it was like growing up with Ryan and all the incredible memories they made. Listen as he explains how he was a miraculous bone marrow match to Ryan and what he would do to have more minute with his brother.

Aug 17, 2020•35 min

Episode 13 // Hailey Goodell

This episode features one of the recipients of the Ryan Teixeira Athletic Scholarship given out at Arroyo Grande High School.

Jul 20, 2020•31 min

Episode 12 // Brian DiCarlo & Mary Okimoto

This episode features oncologist Dr. Brian DiCarlo and Nurse Practitioner Mary Okimoto. Listen as they discuss how they were motivated to start working with cancer, what a day in the office looks like and how they discovered 17 Strong.

Jul 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min

Episode 11 // Louis Moscardi

This episode features Physical Therapist Louis Moscardi and his daughter Avery. Hear about how Louis first help detect Ryan’s tumor and his journey with Ryan as he was battling cancer. Listen to Avery speak about how she helps support 17 Strong and the impact Ryan had on her.

Apr 14, 2020•38 min

Episode 10 // Brittany Detrick

This episode features Victory Trip recipient Brittany Detrick.

Mar 13, 2020•47 min

Episode 9 // Gina Bumgardner

This episode features Victory Trip Recipient and nurse, Gina Bumgardner. Listen as she shares her story of her mother’s battle with breast cancer and own journey with breast cancer.

Feb 12, 2020•33 min

Episode 8 // Jordan Harrigan

IThis episode features Ryan's friend Jordan Harrigan

Jan 16, 2020•37 min

Episode 7 // Miranda Olea

This episode features Victory Trip recipient Miranda Olea.

Nov 20, 2019•28 min

Episode 6 // FORT - Friends of Ryan Teixeira

This episode features several members of Friends of Ryan Teixeira (FORT).

Oct 16, 2019•43 min

Episode 5 // Meredith Howland

This episode features one of Ryan’s nurses from UCLA, Meredith Howland. Listen how Meredith shares beautiful stories and favorite memories while caring for Ryan.

Sep 13, 2019•38 min