SA 089: Finding a Mission and Making an Impact with 24 Foundation’s Kevin Bartlett

The Sweet Adversity Podcast: Entrepreneurship/Adversity/Lifestyle

In this episode, Kevin Bartlett talks about how he got involved with the 24 Foundation, his own experience with his father’s battle with cancer, and how that motivated him to find a mission and make an impact.

Guest Bio:

“Dream Big, Worry Small.” If you ask anyone who knows Kevin you will be greeted with a smile and a unique connection. Kevin is a fun-loving and passionate person who is always challenging himself professionally and personally. He moved to Charlotte in 2004 where he worked for Pulte homes and became one of the top sales leaders in the country. From there he spent multiple years in the medical device industry. Kevin now works for Dell EMC where he is responsible for managing a multimillion dollar business in the Carolina’s.

In 2013, without owning a road bike and having never swam a lap in his life, Kevin signed up for a half ironman. He has since competed in 3 half ironman races and multiple other races. His claim to fame is being featured in the Charlotte Agenda as the Charlottean of the day as the top local male finisher at the Charlotte Spartan race. When he is not training or working, Kevin spends time with his family and friends.

Kevin is blessed with his wife Nicole who is a two-time cancer survivor, his dog Dabo and a new addition coming summer 2018.

(source: https://www.24foundation.org/about/board-of-directors/)

Some Questions We Ask:

• When he hears the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why?
• How did he become involved with 24 Foundation?
• What sort of sponsorships do they have on board that he’s proud of, that he’s hoping to potentially get on board in the coming years?
• What does the future look like for 24 Foundation? What are you thinking about for a growth plan in the next 3,5, 10 years?

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

• How his parents, grandparents, sister and other people around him made an impact on how he grew up to be a person of high integrity
• How he overcame growing up with a learning disability
  • By being able to attack things with a positive mindset, there really is no disability.
• How 24 Foundation helps cancer patients, survivors, families and other people affected by cancer.
• How 24 Foundation focuses on survivorship and navigation
• Impact Reports: https://www.24foundation.org/impact/
• How you can help 24 Foundation

Website: http://24foundation.org

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