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The Science of Social ImpactAuthor: Crate of Good
The Science of Social Impact is a podcast made for people who want to be inspired by the real-life nuggets of wisdom that social entrepreneurs have to share about their social impact ventures. Whether you are a business professional looking to incorporate social impact into your workplace, an entrepreneur looking to start a social impact business, or just someone who loves to make the world better and hear stories of others doing the same, this podcast has the stories, tips, and news you need to succeed. Podcast by produced by TodayChangers, a social impact consulting company, KindKatch, a storytelling technology, and Crate of Good, the social impact subscription box. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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When You Share, The World Opens Up: Jenna Benn Shersher, Twist Out Cancer
Episode 23
Wednesday, 8 July, 2020
Twist Out Cancer (TOC) was built on the belief that when you share, the world opens up. At the age of 29, Jenna Benn Shersher was diagnosed with grey zone lymphoma—a rare form of cancer which affects less than 300 people in the United States.Midway through treatment, Jenna, a dancer at heart, was isolated due to her compromised immune system. Alone and longing for the days when she could dance freely, she created an online video of herself doing the twist. She asked her friends to join her on her virtual dance floor, and within days, Jenna’s challenge was met by hundreds of videos of thousands of people dancing around the world. She no longer felt alone but instead connected to and supported by a community of twisters. When Jenna completed treatment she knew that she wanted to give back in a meaningful way. She recognized the power of sharing and the importance of creating a support community that caters to the psychosocial needs of those affected by cancer. Thus: Twist Out Cancer was born.You can learn more about this awesome organization at twistoutcancer.org, and you can see the famous "Twist" that started it all right here.
