E57 - Climbing Kilimanjaro to Kick Cancers Butt with Tiffany Jones

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E57 – Climbing Kilimanjaro to Kick Cancer's Butt with Tiffany Jones

Tiffany is the founder of Patchworks Inc, a Breast Cancer Survivor, High School Teacher and Adventurer. While feeling the pain of the loss of her parents to cancer she decided that she needed to do something big and audacious and set the goal of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Mount Kilimanjaro, the “Mountain of Greatness”, is the tallest freestanding mountain in the world. Nearly a third of all climbers fail to reach the summit. Before she set off on this journey, she found out that she had also contracted cancer and although this goal was already personal to her, it levelled up her determination to go on this trip to kick cancer’s butt.

In this episode we hear how Tiffany approached the goal with a series of small steps and that by having such a strong why, she was pulled through all of the doubt and obstacles surrounding the how. There are so many learnings and gold nuggets that Tiffany shares but the key learning that we can take from this episode is that sometimes things don’t go to plan and the pivot is usually the real gold that we can take from any experience we have. This is exactly what Tiffany experienced and shares this element with us, as well as the resulting not for profit that she established after returning from Africa.

If you would like to support Tiffany’s not for profit OR would like to join her on her next 10 day trip to Africa to share with her the 5 day service, 5 day safari experience, you can reach out using the links below.

Tiffany Jones Contact Details:

Patchworks Inc Website

Tiffany LinkedIn Profile

Tiffany Facebook Page

Tiffany Instagram Page

Tiffany Jones Bio:

Tiffany is the Founder of Patchworks Inc, a Breast Cancer Thriver, High School Teacher and Adventurer. Tiffany Jones is not your ordinary high school teacher from the picturesque state of Maine. She is the spirited founder of Patchworks Inc, a non-profit organization with a mission as grand as the mountains. Tiffany's journey into the world of philanthropy was born from a personal mission—to kick cancer's butt and to make a difference.

After tragically losing both of her parents to cancer, Tiffany embarked on an extraordinary journey. She climbed the towering heights of Kilimanjaro as a symbolic battle against this relentless foe. Her courage and determination in the face of adversity led to the creation of Patchworks Inc, an organization that brings together people and supplies to Tanzania, providing vital support to those in need. Tiffany's story takes an unexpected turn when she herself became a breast cancer thriver. Her personal experience with cancer has given her an unwavering commitment to her cause and a profound understanding of the struggles individuals face in their battle against this disease.

In addition to her remarkable work with Patchworks Inc, Tiffany is an inspiring high school teacher, shaping young minds in her community. She lives in Maine with her loving husband, two wonderful children, and a loyal dog who enjoys outdoor adventures as much as she does.

Tiffany's life philosophy is encapsulated in her belief that we all have mountains to climb, both literal and metaphorical, and it's up to us to conquer them, one step at a time. She's an advocate for action, reminding us that "someday" can't be delayed forever. Tiffany Jones is a beacon of hope, a symbol of resilience, and an advocate for taking the next step in the face of life's challenges.