Women Supporting Women Through Fitness & Philanthropy

In Episode 45 of the Game Over: c*ncer, hosts Dana Nichols and Val Solomon sit down with Hannah Hunt. hosts Dana Nichols and Val Solomon sit down with Hannah Hunt, an Orlando entrepreneur and owner of Socks N’ Such. After discovering CKc, Hannah quickly became inspired by the organization’s mission and the impact it is making in pediatric cancer research. Today, she is channeling that passion into action, sharing how she found her place in the fight and encouraging others to do the same. In this episode, Hannah reflects on her journey into fundraising and advocacy, and the role community members can play in advancing the cause.

Watch Hannah’s episode here: Game Over: c*ncer EP45: Hannah Hunt

1. Finding Your Fit in the Mission

Hannah Hunt shares how she found her unique place within CKc, starting with a Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend bib and discovering how her personal strengths could support pediatric cancer research.

2. Creative Fundraising Without “Asking for Money”

Instead of traditional donation requests, Hannah launched flamingo-themed socks through her brand Socks N’ Such, donating proceeds to CKc. What began as a simple idea organically expanded into apparel, tumblers, and vendor markets.

3. Overcoming Fundraising Fear

As a first-time fundraiser, Hannah struggled with doubts about meeting her goal. Through persistence, community support, and mindset shifts, she surpassed her fundraising target.

4. Community Multiplies Impact

Her fitness community, Flock Fitness, rallied around the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend. The experience strengthened friendships, promoted health, and amplified their shared purpose of giving back.

5. Business with Purpose

Hannah’s “give back what you have” philosophy, rooted in her upbringing, became central to Socks N’ Such. The business evolved alongside her fundraising journey, reinforcing values of service, family involvement, and community connection.

6. Becoming an Advocate

After attending CKc’s Ripple Effect Luncheon, Hannah publicly shared key facts about pediatric cancer research funding. Though she has no personal connection to pediatric cancer, she stepped into advocacy by using her platform to educate for change.

7. Collective Action Creates Change

The episode emphasizes that no single person or organization fights pediatric cancer alone. Impact happens when individuals contribute what they can, whether through running, small business partnerships, advocacy, or community conversations.

Why It Matters

CKc is founded in community. Hannah Hunt’s story is a lesson in the change that can happen through collaborative action. She saw a problem, and took the steps to solve it through fundraising and advocacy, and found joy in the CKc community in the process. Her story is a lesson in passion and follow-through. 

If you are inspired by Hannah’s story and want to become an advocate yourself, visit cannonballkidscancer.org to learn more, donate, or get involved.

Know a survivor or advocate whose story needs to be shared? Email us at info@cannonballkidscancer.org to nominate a guest!