Episode #75- Jeff Keith-Cancer Survivor-One Legged Athlete- World Changer - a podcast by Ken Lubin

from 2019-08-09T12:31:59

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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



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