This week's notable individuals include Maya Merhige, a Berkeley teen who completed her fourth Oceans Seven swim, Tim Friede, who self-injects snake venom for antivenom research, and Brighid Kohl, who created an anti-bullying leadership program. At 17, Merhige swam through the challenging Cook Strait, raising over $130,000 for pediatric cancer. Meanwhile, Friede's 20-year venom research aims to develop a universal antivenom. Kohl's program emphasizes leadership and anti-bullying culture at her college, marking significant community contributions.
Maya Merhige thrives on physically challenging swims, pushing herself to the edge for pediatric cancer awarenessâfour of seven Oceans swims completed by just 17 years old.
Tim Friede aims to save lives through self-injecting snake venom, hoping to create a universal antivenom to prevent thousands of snakebite fatalities.
Brighid Kohl develops an innovative anti-bullying leadership program at her college, focusing on empowering students to foster a more supportive and inclusive environment.
Maya believes if cancer patients can bear their struggles, she can endure through her extreme swimming challenges to raise funds for pediatric cancer research.
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