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Dec 2024
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JT Olson: Raising Money for Adoptions by...

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This title doesn't make much sense, unless you listen to the episode. JT is the founder of Both Hands, whose own Army of Normal Folks in 45 states has raised $21 million to adopt 1,648 kids by serving 1,632 widows! 

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