Volpe's Vision: Unpacking Remote Area Medical's Impact and the Power of Giving

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John Volpe is the Chief Development Officer of Remote Area Medical (RAM), a major non-profit bringing free healthcare to Americans living in remote areas. On this episode of ConnectTheKnox, Julia sits down with John to discuss how Stan Brock founded RAM in the mid-eighties, the sadly dire need for free healthcare services in the US, and why volunteers are everything to the organization. John also gives us an inside look at how the Southern Tequila and Taco Festival came to be RAM’s largest annual fundraiser, and he details the impact the organization has had since its founding.

Show Notes

(00:00) Intro

(00:22) Julia introduces John Volpe, Chief Development Officer for Remote Area Medical (RAM)

(00:44) What is RAM?

(01:44) Where RAM sources its volunteers from

(02:39) Stan Brock and the founding of RAM

(04:52) The crucial role that donors play

(05:44) John’s journey to becoming the Chief Development Officer

(07:12) How the Southern Tequila and Taco Festival was started and became an annual fundraiser

(09:41) Ad - Just Homes Group

(10:16) The dire need for free healthcare services in the United States

(11:36) Why volunteers and public transportation are the lifeblood of the organization

(14:33) Where RAM sets up and the types of services they offer

(17:30) Best ways for you to connect with and contribute to RAM

(20:35) The top 3 places John takes people from out of town

(21:20) John’s parting words

(21:42) Outro

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