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TED April 10, 2026

What to Do When You’re Told There’s Nothing Left to Try | David Fajgenbaum, Kiah Williams | TED

Summary

David Fajgenbaum and Kiah Williams share powerful personal narratives about transforming life challenges into meaningful missions, focusing on healthcare innovation and access to medicine. Both speakers describe pivotal moments that shifted their perspectives: Fajgenbaum's near-death experience with Castleman disease and Williams' childhood determination to overcome economic limitations. Their stories emphasize taking proactive steps, believing in personal agency, and using individual experiences to drive systemic solutions that can help broader communities, ultimately demonstrating how personal struggles can become catalysts for meaningful social impact.

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