I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.
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I started a cancer nonprofit at 14 after losing my grandfather and teacher. Now it has 40,000 youth volunteers.
"After losing 2 loved ones, I started a cancer nonprofit... I wished there was a way to see the tangible impact of my donation."
"I was always more interested in speaking out... My mom expected me to keep my head down and work hard."
Olivia Zhang's journey began with her mother's struggles as a woman in China, leading to their immigration to the US. Despite her mother's expectations for academic success, Olivia was driven to advocate for others. After the loss of her grandfather and a beloved teacher to cancer, she experienced profound grief. This motivated her to start Cancer Kids First at age 14, aiming to provide joy and support to children battling cancer, inspired by her desire to see the impact of her charitable efforts.
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