Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
This show will fuel your fire within to make an impact in the world. It will ignite action to become aware of your untapped gifts, connect with causes close to your heart, and inspire you to take action to make a lasting impact. Brandi is a long-time advocate and fundraiser for a national non-profit and is dedicated to introducing you to stories of hope, resilience, and community from the pediatric cancer community and impact makers around the world that will inspire your purpose to make an impact.
Act to Impact with Brandi DeVries
Every Drop Counts: Saving Lives with Platelets & Purpose
In Episode 10 of Act to Impact, host Brandi DeVries talks with John Norman, an IT professional turned passionate childhood cancer advocate. What started as a simple blood donation at work evolved into a life mission that includes over 150 platelet donations, riding in the Great Cycle Challenge, and delivering superhero jerseys to kids fighting cancer.
John shares how personal connections with families have fueled his commitment, and how persistence—even in small acts—can spark community-wide change. His story is a testament to how one person’s consistent actions can become a powerful force for good.
✅ Takeaways
- John has made over 150 blood and platelet donations.
- He participates annually in the Great Cycle Challenge to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
- His superhero jersey program lifts the spirits of children in treatment.
- John's advocacy started with one simple donation at work.
- He highlights how personal stories and connections strengthen his mission.
- The Great Cycle Challenge has raised millions for children’s cancer research.
- John encourages everyone to donate blood or platelets—a simple act with big impact.
- Community support is essential in fighting pediatric cancer.
- Persistence and consistency are key to making a lasting difference.
- You don’t have to work in healthcare to become a healthcare hero.
🚀 Call to Action
Be like John. Donate platelets. Join a fundraiser. Start a conversation. One act of generosity can ripple into hope for a family facing the unimaginable.
💛 Are you inspired to take action? Take action and make an impact on a child affected by childhood cancer. Support the much-needed funding for childhood cancer by making a donation NOW to CCRF!
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Hosted by Brandi DeVries: Advocate, fundraiser, and Mrs. Minnesota International 2025.
Thank you to guest John Norman.
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