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EPISODE · Jun 27, 2022 · 1H 2M

Leia Hunt will talk about her early fight with Retinoblastoma, what she went through during her early and teenage years, and her non profit LEIA'S KIDS which she started when she was 18 to help Pediatric Cancer patients and their families.

from Help and Hope Happen Here · host Mark Levine

Leia Hunt was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma when she was just 2 1/2 years old. This form of Pediatric Cancer cost her the use of her left eye and she went through many difficulties both physically and emotionally during her early years, adolescent years, and into her teenage years. Knowing instinctively that she had to help other kids who were suffering with different forms of Pediatric Cancer, Leia started her LEIA'S KIDS Non-Profit when she was 18 years old. Her mission is to directly help kids and their families who need financial support to cover expenses and Leia hosts a "Crowning" Party for those families who qualify for a $1000 check. Her non-profit now has over 100 kids waiting to be crowned and there will be many more down the road as Leia intends to expand and help as many deserving kids as possible.

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Leia Hunt was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma when she was just 2 1/2 years old. This form of Pediatric Cancer cost her the use of her left eye and she went through many difficulties both physically and emotionally during her early years, adolescent years, and into her teenage years. Knowing instinctively that she had to help other kids who were suffering with different forms of Pediatric Cancer, Leia started her LEIA'S KIDS Non-Profit when she was 18 years old. Her mission is...

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Leia Hunt will talk about her early fight with Retinoblastoma, what she went through during her early and teenage years, and her non profit LEIA'S KIDS which she started when she was 18 to help Pediatric Cancer patients and their families.

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