Leaders of Hope is a fundraising challenge in which our Charlotte community leaders raise funds through American Cancer Society. These candidates serve as an extension of the American Cancer Society to raise funds and awareness to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Each person takes a leadership role in the American Cancer Society’s mission by committing to raise funds for our mission attributed to the Taste of Hope Charlotte, held on September 14, 2024 at the Westin, Charlotte.
If you would like to nominate someone, please click nomination form.
Nominations will be closed on July 18th, and fundraising will continue through the night of the gala.
If you have additional questions, please contact Joyce Caron-Mercier at 704.906.4547.
“Being a Leader of Hope brings an opportunity to raise awareness and much needed support for the fight against cancer. Everyone I know has been impacted in some way. For me, it was the loss of both parents. It is my hope that I can honor their memory while making a difference in this much needed battle.”
“I am an avid Breast Cancer Advocate and Mentor. I pride myself on looking at the glass half full instead of half empty. Having a positive mindset amid your diagnosis and treatment is so hard. You can’t really see the forest through the trees so to speak. I am living proof that you can turn things around in a positive way during and after your diagnosis.
Loving and living life. Keeping only positive uplifting people around. “
“My support for ACS goes deep with my personal experience of cancer in my family and personal lifelong friends that have suffered this horrendous disease. My father-in law is a survivor and his influence on my life has been tremendous. His will and grit to fight when he could have given up gives me the strength to keep going.”