Rolling with Tenderness: Richard’s 6,000-Mile Wheelchair Journey is Transforming Lives

In this episode, we toast Richard, who is who is improving the health and quality of life of others by supporting their economic stability. Richard is founder of the Tenderness Tour, a double amputee with spina bifida and cancer survivor. He takes us through his 35-year mission to foster tenderness by journeying over 6,000 miles in his wheelchair and raising funds for others. This powerful conversation dives into trauma, resilience, and social change, focusing on how economic stability impacts health outcomes. Discover how Richard raised more than a million dollars for vital causes and overcame profound personal struggles—using every mile to reconnect with humanity. Tune in for inspiration, connection, and a reminder that slow journeys make lasting impacts.

Links:
The Tenderness Tour: https://www.tendernesstour.com/
Race Away from Domestic Violence: https://icadvinc.org/rafdv
Donna Stone Memorial Award: https://www.preventchildabusenc.org/t...
Richard D. Propes Social Impact Award:
https://letterboxd.com/richardpropes/...
Book: The Hallelujah Life by Richard Propes: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-hall...
Undue Medical Debt: https://unduemedicaldebt.org/
Record a Toast to honor someone who has positively impacted your life: https://www.ketoasts.com/