Meet Leah Wetter! Our KNX Hero of the Week is a teenager from Tarzana who’s bringing “invisible illnesses” into the conversation, and making a difference!

About this episode

Leah Wetter, a teenager with a rare eye condition, discusses her mission to raise awareness about invisible illnesses.

The ambitious and outgoing teenager has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive eye condition that severely affects her eyesight, and there is no cure. She calls it an invisible illness. Leah chats with Heroes Host Heather Jordan about her decision to turn this life-changing experience into a mission - supporting and inspiring other young people like her, with invisible illnesses! (Photo: Leah Wetter during a recent eye exam. Courtesy of Leah Wetter) https://www.teenvisionsupport.com/

People in this episode

Host: Heather Jordan

Guest: Leah Wetter

Topics covered

• invisible illnesses
• teen activism
• health awareness
• support for youth
• personal experience

Keywords

• invisible illness
• teenager
• eye condition
• health advocacy
• support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Teen Vision Support

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