Student Podcast Challenge Winner - Lilla Lanivich and Her Golden Retriever Lopez

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Middle school student Lilla Lanivich wins NPR's Student Podcast Challenge with a podcast about how her golden retriever, Lopez, helped restore her independence.

Key Points

  • Lilla Lanivich's podcast won NPR's Student Podcast Challenge
  • Her golden retriever, Lopez, played a vital role in restoring her independence
  • Advocates for young people with long-term health conditions to be able to speak up for themselves

Pros

  • Sheds light on the challenges faced by young people with long-term health conditions
  • Encourages advocacy for oneself, even as a child
  • Raises awareness about invisible disabilities