Cancer warrior who defied a ‘10 days to live’ diagnosis
Danish-Kenyan entrepreneur and rally driver Lisa Christoffersen shares her journey of surviving a terminal Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. She continues to advocate for women in motorsport while balancing her diverse career in art and design.
Why it matters
Personal stories of resilience and health advocacy provide inspiration and highlight the importance of early diagnosis and mental fortitude.
Danish-Kenyan entrepreneur, designer and art curator Lisa Christoffersen / HANDOUT
When doctors told Lisa Christoffersen she had Stage 4 cancer and possibly only 10 days to live, she did not respond as they expected.
“Death can wait for me. I don't have time to die,” she recalls telling herself.
“Life is so amazing and I have books to write, children to raise, rallies to do and life to live.”
The words capture the woman behind the polished appearance, love for fast cars and adventurous spirit that have become her trademark.
Christoffersen, a Danish-Kenyan entrepreneur, author, art curator, interior designer and rally driver, has built a life that cuts across worlds.
She has worked in hospitality, collected African art, written guidebooks about Kenya, appeared on The Real Housewives of Nairobi and founded the Lioness Rally, a women-led motorsport initiative.
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