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On this episode, Thomas’ guest reflects on the journey of Tap Cancer Out, discussing the impact of their work in the community, the challenges faced in building a nonprofit organization, and the importance of perseverance and grit in leadership. He emphasizes the significance of feedback from the community, the role of volunteers, and the need for efficiency in tournament organization. 

Tap Cancer Out is currently on its fall tour and as of this release has stops in Austin, Chicago, Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Detroit, and Massachusetts, culminating with Global Grappling Day on December 13th.

Here is The RŌL Radio with the founder, executive director, and board president of Tap Cancer Out, Jon Thomas.

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Episode Highlights:

3:11 Striving to Change the World

6:36 The Challenges of Building a Non-Profit

22:48 Future Aspirations and Growth

41:45 The Importance of Professional Referees

48:35 Building a Cohesive Team

1:00:08 Learning from Feedback

1:08:37 Meeting Everyone’s Expectations

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