West Philadelphia native wins Forbes top prize

Wednesday, October 7, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Forbes has recognized a young West Philadelphia native for her work in medicine.

Kiah Williams received a $500,000 grand prize in the magazines social entrepreneurs' competition.
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She received the check at the Forbes under 30 summit taking place in Center City.

Williams is 29-years-old and the co-founder of SIRUM.

The online platform provides life-saving medications to low-income patients.
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