What are Global Heroes of Hope?

Global Heroes of Hope are cancer survivors and caregivers who serve as ambassadors for their cancer organizations and Global Relay For Life. Representing countries around the world, they use their personal experiences to inspire hope, raise awareness, and strengthen the global fight against cancer.

The Role of a Global Hero of Hope

Global Heroes of Hope are more than honorary titles — they are active representatives who make a difference in their communities and beyond.

  • Mitsue Hamabata speaking at a podium, Japan
    Represent Publicly represent their cancer organization and Global Relay For Life in their community and country. Mitsue Hamabata, Japan
  • Gunjan Jotkar wearing a purple Relay sash, India
    Recruit Help recruit other cancer survivors and caregivers to attend and participate in their local Relay For Life events. Gunjan Jotkar, India
  • Ana Pimentel speaking at a Relay For Life podium, Portugal
    Speak Speak on behalf of Global Relay For Life and their cancer organization at Relay events, rallies, and other opportunities. Ana Pimentel, Portugal
  • Marsha Daniel-Joseph, Trinidad and Tobago
    Advocate Serve as ambassadors to advocate for local, national, and global public policy change in the fight against cancer. Marsha Daniel-Joseph, Trinidad & Tobago
  • Grant and Denise Hearn at a Relay event, Australia
    Share Be interviewed by media for print, television, and radio — sharing their story to inspire others and raise awareness. Grant & Denise Hearn, Australia

How Heroes Make an Impact

Recruit
  • Teams
  • Survivors
  • Caregivers
Promote
  • Mission
  • Programs
  • Campaigns
Mentor
  • New committees
Relay Events
  • Fundraising
  • Sponsorship
  • Recruitment
Speak
  • Media
  • Schools
  • Organisations
Represent
  • Community
  • Country
Global Hero of Hope
Recruit
Promote
Mentor
Relay
Events
Speak
Represent
Teams Survivors Caregivers
Mission Programs Campaigns
New committees
Fundraising Sponsorship Recruitment
Media Schools Organisations
Community Country