40 Under 40: Matt Dexter works to improve the well-being of Mainers affected by cancer
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Matt Dexter started the Christine B. Foundation to improve the health and well-being of Mainers affected by cancer.
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Significant professional accomplishment: I started the Christine B. Foundation, a nonprofit focused on improving the health and well-being of Mainers affected by cancer. I am incredibly grateful that our community has transformed this dorm room idea into an innovative, trusted service provider.
I find joy knowing that I’m improving the standard of cancer care, most notably around novel food as medicine practices. Despite limited resources, my team and I endure with the patient’s voice front and center.
Passion project: Most passions take the shape of board or committee service with health and community focuses.
‘Lightbulb’ moment: My story with cancer started when my mom, Christine, passed at the age of 47 to stomach cancer. I was 13 when my family and I lost her, and this ‘Lightbulb’ moment began to pick up sparks. When an idea fills you with hope, helps you heal and gives you purpose, take that path with all your heart and eyes wide open.
Audacious goal: Visit every state, teach social entrepreneurship, and learn how to build a (little) A-frame cabin.
Favorite quote: “There is no better compass than compassion” — poet Amanda Gorman
Influential book: “BE 2.0,” by Jim Collins and Bill Lazier
Favorite podcast: “Armchair Expert,” with Dax Shepard
Best way to recharge: Spending any time outside, whether running, reading, camping or simply enjoying a cup of coffee.
At age 60: I can only hope I am healthy and living a life I can be proud of.
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