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From Tragedy to 40,000 Volunteers, Olivia Zhang is Putting Cancer Kids First
11/25/2025
From Tragedy to 40,000 Volunteers, Olivia Zhang is Putting Cancer Kids First
Powered by | At just 14, Olivia Zhang turned unimaginable loss into one of the fastest-growing youth-led nonprofits in the world. In this powerful conversation, the founder of Cancer Kids First shares how a grassroots project born in a high school cafeteria grew into a global movement supporting 10,000+ young cancer patients. Olivia opens up about the all-nighters, the failures, the WikiHow beginnings, the impact of technology, and what it really takes for young people to lead at scale. Her journey, recognized by TED, Prince William, and L’Oréal Women of Worth, is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and youth-driven impact.
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