Shaver Cancer Charity Chat

by Heather Austin and Roseann Giovanatto-Shaver

“Shaver Cancer Charity Chat” is a Monthly Podcast with Hosts Roseann Giovanatto-Shaver and Heather Austin. Together, they share their decades of thoughtful work with Minnesota’s Cancer Community. Their discussions will include the history of The Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund, insights on cancer, upcoming local fundraising efforts and the latest Minnesota based research and Community Programs. Enjoy easy, refl ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Dr. Dan Vallera PhD - Grant Recipient- RSCRCF - Part 2

    Dr. Dan Vallera PhD - Grant Recipient- RSCRCF - Part 2

    Listen to our interview with researcher Dr. Dan Vallera who is distinguished in the advanced field of genetically engineering and testing new biological drugs against cancer. With over 180 Pub Med papers published, he has been funded since 2007 by the RSCRCF. He will speak about how he became interested in cancer research, his successes in the cancer field, his current research and what he feels the future of cancer research will look like.

  • Dr. Dan Vallera PhD - Grant Recipient- RSCRCF - Part 1

    Dr. Dan Vallera PhD - Grant Recipient- RSCRCF - Part 1

    Listen to our interview with researcher Dr. Dan Vallera who is distinguished in the advanced field of genetically engineering and testing new biological drugs against cancer. With over 180 Pub Med papers published, he has been funded since 2007 by the RSCRCF. He will speak about how he became interested in cancer research, his successes in the cancer field, his current research and what he feels the future of cancer research will look like.

  • Episode 5 - Tackle Cancer

    Episode 5 - Tackle Cancer

    Hear the When Where and Why's of Tackle Cancer from the Minnesota Football Coach who came up with the idea. Listen to Coach Dave Nelson’s views on coaching, community and the strong relationship between the Minnesota Football Coaches Association and the Randy Shaver Cancer Research and Community Fund. (Hosted by Randy Shaver and Roseann Giovanatto-Shaver)

  • Episode 4 - The Golf Event

    Episode 4 - The Golf Event

    Hear how a small Golf event that started in the late 90’s by a local Sports and News Anchor @Kare11 became one of the most successful golf events in the state of Minnesota. Listen to Rush Creek Golf Club’s personal journey with The Rush to the Cure/Randy Shaver Celebrity Golf Classic. Hear the stories behind the event and how one golf event has made a tremendous impact on Minnesota’s Cancer Community.

  • Episode 3 - How Did Cancer Impact Our Family

    Episode 3 - How Did Cancer Impact Our Family

    A very honest and interesting conversation with Ryan and Rob Shaver who were 8 and 5 years of age when their parents were diagnosed with cancer. They describe their personal challenges, insight and advice regarding raising children when a parent is undergoing cancer treatment. *This Podcast is one not to miss!