269: Leia's Kids - Leia Hunt

On this week's episode of The 1 Girl Revolution Podcast, we welcome Leia Hunt — cancer survivor, inspirational speaker, author, and founder of Leia's Kids - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families battling cancer.

Leia's own cancer journey began when she was just two years old, after being diagnosed with a rare form of eye cancer. She endured 26 surgeries and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, ultimately losing sight in one eye. But instead of letting her struggles define her, Leia turned her pain into purpose — speaking at the White House, working alongside the American Cancer Society and the Eye Tumor Research Foundation, and inspiring countless others through her story.

At just 18 years old, while still in high school, Leia founded Leia's Kids — a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and families battling childhood cancer. As a survivor herself, Leia knows firsthand the challenges these children and their families face. Her organization provides financial grants, hosts dream parties, organizes mental health retreats, and so much more — offering not just support, but joy, hope, and a sense of community during some of life's hardest moments.

In this episode, you'll hear:
✨ Leia's incredible journey as a child with cancer and now as a cancer survivor;
✨ How her childhood experiences inspired her to start Leia's Kids at just 18;
✨ The heart and mission behind Leia's Kids — and the life-changing impact they have on families;
✨ Stories from the dream parties, retreats, and programs she's created;
✨ How faith and resilience have guided her through challenges;
✨ What she's learned about life, hope, and community from the children she serves;
✨ And so much more!

💛 Follow Leia's Kids and Leia's continued journey:
Follow @leias_kids and @leiahunt_ on Instagram and visit Leiaskids.org to learn more, get involved, or support her mission to bring joy, hope, and community to children battling cancer.

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