Who is an Ambassador?
An Ambassador’s role typically involves representing and promoting our cause and activities and most often comes from their request to do what they can to help us.
As an Ambassador, you may be tasked with a variety of responsibilities, including:
Spreading awareness: As an Ambassador, one of your primary responsibilities is to raise awareness about our mission, goals, and activities. This may involve talking at a grass-roots level, where possible, or using your platform and social media to promote our research and maintain positive relationships with existing supporters.
Fundraising: As an Ambassador, you may wish to help raise funds for the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute. This may involve organising your own or participating in our fundraising events, reaching out to potential donors, or encouraging others to donate to the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute.
Being our Ambassador should be a rewarding and fulfilling role, as it allows you to use your platform to help us undertake innovative research that aspires to turn scientific discoveries into more effective, less invasive, and more affordable and equitable therapies. As our Ambassador, you can help us to improve outcomes and the quality of life for people facing cancer and disfiguring conditions.
If you are inspired to become an Ambassador or wish to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Nick White - From losing half his tongue to conquering Mount Fuji, cancer survivor Nick’s ultra-marathon challenge aims to inspire and raise awareness for life-changing research.
Andrea Skews - How a real estate agent was so inspired by groundbreaking cancer research that she pledges a portion of her commissions to support the cause and bring hope to countless lives.
Peter Besseling - After losing his wife to aggressive brain cancer, 76-year-old Peter Besseling hits the road in a butterfly-adorned campervan, sharing their story and raising vital funds to make cancer treatment more accessible for others.
Emma Procter (Cameron) - When her dad was given just five months to live, he defied all odds, walking her down the aisle and dedicating his final years to supporting life-changing cancer research—now, she carries on his legacy as an Ambassador.
Sarah Hogan (second from left) - From heartbreak in lockdown to surpassing her fundraising goal, Sarah’s journey to support glioblastoma research is a powerful testament to love, resilience, and hope for better cancer treatments.
Susan McWilliam - At 69, a sudden glioblastoma diagnosis turned my life upside down, but it also brought a new sense of purpose—now, as an Ambassador for groundbreaking cancer research, I’m sharing my story to inspire hope and support for the fight ahead.
Trevor Jeffries - After witnessing my father's deep belief in the Gillies McIndoe Research Institute’s vision, I’m now carrying on his legacy, supporting groundbreaking cancer research to ensure equitable treatment for all.
David Wilcock – Amadeus Hair - From recycling waste into 'Happy Bags' to raising funds for life-changing cancer research, this local family business has found a creative way to give back and support their Newtown community.
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If you are inspired to become an Ambassador or wish to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.