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Episode #75- Jeff Keith-Cancer Survivor-One Legged Athlete- World Changer
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Jeff Keith
https://yourmission.org/staff-4/jeff-keith/
Tapping the same determination and vision that propelled him to play Division 1 lacrosse in college and run across America following graduation after losing a leg to cancer when he was just 12 years old, Jeff is reshaping the landscape for all who battle cancer. By way of an 18-year career in investment banking at firms including Salomon Brothers, Merrill Lynch and UBS and as a co-founder and past board member of the non-profit Swim Across America which has raised more than $80 million for cancer research since it started nearly 30 years ago, Jeff is the inspiration, president and CEO of Mission. (For a video review of his Run Across America, click here.)
Favorite quote:
“Attitude determines your altitude.”
Where he’s from:
Fairfield, CT
Where he studied/What he learned/What he did while he was there:
Boston College, BA; University Southern California MBA / Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Cycling, Open Water Swimming
What makes him feel like he can conquer the world?
Seeing people push their limits …they are doing it every day
His favorite things:
Extreme skiing, Exercising, Listening to music, Hanging with my kids
How he raises the bar:
Movement. The body was meant to be in motion. When I workout I never have a bad day
What is his hidden talent?
Still trying to find it. That’s what keeps me going!
On his playlist…
“Into The Mystic” – Van Morrison
“Tequila Sunrise” – Eagles
“Creepin” – Eric Church
“Who’ll Stop The Rain” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
“I Am A Patriot” – Jackson Browne
199 episodes
Manage episode 239535883 series 2293074
Jeff Keith
https://yourmission.org/staff-4/jeff-keith/
Tapping the same determination and vision that propelled him to play Division 1 lacrosse in college and run across America following graduation after losing a leg to cancer when he was just 12 years old, Jeff is reshaping the landscape for all who battle cancer. By way of an 18-year career in investment banking at firms including Salomon Brothers, Merrill Lynch and UBS and as a co-founder and past board member of the non-profit Swim Across America which has raised more than $80 million for cancer research since it started nearly 30 years ago, Jeff is the inspiration, president and CEO of Mission. (For a video review of his Run Across America, click here.)
Favorite quote:
“Attitude determines your altitude.”
Where he’s from:
Fairfield, CT
Where he studied/What he learned/What he did while he was there:
Boston College, BA; University Southern California MBA / Lacrosse, Skiing, Golf, Cycling, Open Water Swimming
What makes him feel like he can conquer the world?
Seeing people push their limits …they are doing it every day
His favorite things:
Extreme skiing, Exercising, Listening to music, Hanging with my kids
How he raises the bar:
Movement. The body was meant to be in motion. When I workout I never have a bad day
What is his hidden talent?
Still trying to find it. That’s what keeps me going!
On his playlist…
“Into The Mystic” – Van Morrison
“Tequila Sunrise” – Eagles
“Creepin” – Eric Church
“Who’ll Stop The Rain” – Creedence Clearwater Revival
“I Am A Patriot” – Jackson Browne
199 episodes
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