Human Performance Outliers Podcast with Zach Bitter

Episode 403: Justin Wren - Fight For The Forgotten


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Thirteen years ago, Justin went to the Congo in hopes of providing clean water for the Pygmy Tribe. The journey began with six failed wells, led to multiple bouts with malaria, and life threatening hikes in search of water. Justin’s life story is full of examples of overcoming what many would consider insurmountable hurdles, which is why he has gotten to where he is today. Justin and his team at Fight For the Forgotten (FFTF) will soon break ground on a new hospital to go along with the wells, farms, trees, sanitation and training they have provided. Justin believes strongly in providing opportunities along with teaching independence, which is a huge reason FFTF has been so successful.

Justin is a humanitarian and the founder of Fight For The Forgotten, he is a former professional MMA fighter for the UFC. He competed in season 10 of The Ultimate Fighter, is a two time All-American and National Champion Greco Roman Wrestler. Justin is about to break ground on a new hospital, which has been a new initiated along with many others that all began by drilling a well in the Congo.

Previous appearance - Episode 231: Justin Wren - Mixed Martial Artist & Fight For The Forgotten

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