Ryan O’Donoghue is CEO of First Descents, a nonprofit that provides life-changing outdoor adventures for young adults impacted by cancer, multiple sclerosis (MS), and other serious diseases. Jon Strum is the host of RealTalk MS, a weekly podcast covering news and information related to MS. Both Jon and Ryan were inspired to pursue their respective careers after losing loved ones to critical illnesses. In this episode of Forge Ahead, Ryan and Ben discuss turning a challenge into purpose, meeting people where they are, and reaching out for support.