Lakita Frida was an energetic dynamo when she attended her first LFSA Youth Workshop in New York City back in 2023. This young Kenyan continues to be an unstoppable force. Lakita, who serves as the Youth Coordinator for LFSA – Africa, is pursing advanced studies in psychology, sociology and literature. Though soon to be enrolled as a university student in Kenya, Lakita’s message to other youths with LFS is simple: you are braver than you think. “You are not just a patient. You are a hero.” In recognition of International Childhood Cancer Day, read more on what resilience and perseverance looks like here.
