In 1994, Toben Anderson faced a crisis that threatened her very life--a crisis in the form of cancer. By accepting responsibility, finding the courage to embrace change and focusing on the quality of the journey, Toben beat the odds and conquered the disease. To Toben, surviving cancer became the metaphor for getting the most out of life and achieving goals that had previously seemed impossible. To inspire others facing adversity, Toben chose her next challenge--climbing Antarctica's highest mountain, the elusive Vinson Massif. For someone who had never climbed before, this mountain was as foreboding and seemingly insurmountable as cancer had been. A novice climber, Toben tackled Mount Vinson by drawing on the expertise she gained in the corporate world. She coordinated the project, raised funds, and reached the summit. Her victory on the mountain, combined with her triumph over cancer, has lead Toben to share her experience with thousands, touching their hearts with her poignant and humorous story of commitment, dedication and triumphant belief. Toben challenges audiences to defy their own expectation, welcome change, and boldly chase their dreams.
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