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WHow Chronic Illness Became This Doctor's Superpower (And Changed Everything)
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Dr. Eugene Manley was hospitalized 20-30 times a year until he was 10.
Chronic asthma. Anaphylactic allergies. A father battling emphysema.
Most kids would be broken by this. Eugene was forged by it.
Today, those brutal experiences became his superpower driving him to revolutionize healthcare access for underserved communities through his award-winning SCHEQ Foundation.
This is how pain becomes purpose, and struggle becomes strength.
What You'll Discover:
• How 20-30 hospital visits a year shaped his mission to save lives
• Why he chose lung cancer despite the stigma and judgment
• The celebration milestones most entrepreneurs never track
• His funding strategies that raised $200K in under 2 years
• The Chicago summit that's changing healthcare forever
• How to turn your biggest struggle into your greatest strength
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
01:04 Eugene's Journey and Achievements
03:24 Future Goals and Vision
04:57 Personal Story and Inspiration
09:05 Funding and Support
13:18 Final Thoughts and Advice
🎧 Full Episode: https://risefromtheashespodcast.com/home
📖 Baz's Book: https://bazporter.com/die-empty-live-full
🌐 Connect: https://bazporter.com/
🏥 SCHEQ Foundation: scheq.org
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Learn more about Baz Porter at www.bazporter.com
Chapters
1. WHow Chronic Illness Became This Doctor's Superpower (And Changed Everything) (00:00:00)
2. Welcome Back & Guest Setup (00:00:07)
3. Celebrating Nonprofit Milestones (00:01:13)
4. Vision: Trusted Resource for Underserved (00:03:24)
5. Why Cancer, Why Lung Cancer (00:04:56)
6. Precision Medicine & Equity Gaps (00:08:31)
7. Funding, Summit, and Programs (00:09:05)
8. Summit Details & Free Access (00:11:13)
9. Where to Follow and Watch (00:12:22)
10. Closing Advice: Try, Learn, Protect Your Energy (00:13:26)
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