Meet Akia
Diagnosed with ITP 6 years ago, Akia from Maryland, United States, is now a mentor and an advocate for other patients with ITP across the country.
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Akia's Motto
Working as a human resource professional, Akia lives her life with the motto “YOLO: you only live once” because, in her own words, “At the end of the day, you only have 1 life to live. You might as well live it to the fullest.”
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Zest for Life
Akia has an undeniable zest and enthusiasm for life. Her goal is to start a nonprofit to help children learn about and connect with nature.
Gratitude
Akia loves music, art, travel, and learning new things. She also has an extensive collection of eyeglasses and is a self-proclaimed foodie! Now that her ITP symptoms are under control, Akia feels grateful to be able to travel with her family and friends.
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The Positives
“It’s made me connect with different people that are like me, it has allowed me to become an advocate.”
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