How to Find Purpose and Affect Lives in The Most Wonderful Ways | Kate Doerge | TEDxDeerfield

Inspiration & Purpose - The speech emphasizes finding one's purpose and making a lasting impact on others, inspired by Penny's life [6] - It highlights the importance of turning pain into purpose, as demonstrated by the creation of Penny's Flight Foundation [12][13] - The speech encourages listeners to identify something they want to change and someone they want to help, making it their mission [22][23] Penny's Flight Foundation - Penny's Flight Foundation was launched to find a cure for Neurofibromatosis (NF), fund research, and inspire others [13][14] - The foundation has reached over 20 million people and raised over $5 million to fund critical scientific research programs [16] - Penny's Flight has established 100 chapters across the country at various colleges and high schools, engaging in fundraising and advocacy [18][19] Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness - NF is a common genetic condition affecting 1 in 2500 people in the United States [4] - NF causes bones to break easily and tumors to grow along nerve pathways [4] Actionable Steps - Start small by helping someone or raising funds for a cause [23] - Make a goal to dedicate 15-30 minutes daily to the action and share it on social media weekly [24]