107 Days at Sea: The Journey That Changed Everything

107 Days at Sea: The Journey That Changed Everything

Thursday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m.
In-person at Berkshire Community College and online via Zoom
Free and open to the public.

At 63, Jill Chalsty boarded a ship alone, grieving her husband’s death and battling cancer. What began as a voyage around the world became far more than a trip. In this lecture, Jill shares the story behind her memoir Packets of Hope, inviting participants to travel alongside her through the ports she visited, the people she met, and the reflections that transformed personal adversity into strength and global impact. Jill demonstrates how one person’s courage can create ripples that span continents. Participants are encouraged to read her memoir, available free at www.packetsofhope.com, before the presentation.

Jill Chalsty, founder of Overcoming Obstacles, has empowered over 180 million young people worldwide through life skills education. Her journey of loss and cancer inspired Packets of Hope, illuminating the power of love and service.

OLLI at BCC is sponsored in part by Berkshire Health Systems