South African Alumni Global Heroes of Hope 2025
Announcing our 2025 Global Heroes of Hope! Each one of our Global heroes brings a face and voice to the cancer battle as well as reinforces the importance of the work we do on a daily basis.
Sophia Alley: Global Hero of Hope (Survivor)
“Cancer is just a chapter; my story is far from over.”
CANSA proudly celebrates Sophia Alley from Durban, who has been named a Relay For Life Global Hero of Hope for 2025. A dedicated volunteer for over a decade, Sophia was inspired to give back after completing her cancer treatment 10 years ago. She found her calling with CANSA, serving as Luminaria Chair for Relay For Life in 2023 and 2024…
Anand Gounden: Global Hero of Hope (Caregiver)
“This event offers invaluable education on lowering the risk of cancer and creates an avenue to meet inspiring people on their cancer journey.”
Anand’s journey with cancer began when he learned that his mother had breast cancer. Growing up in a small village where cancer was a taboo topic, he cared for her without fully understanding her illness. When he finally learned the truth, he was devastated but made a vow to break the silence around cancer…
