NGRD staff and Division Volunteers Train International Relay Ambassadors at Celebration on the Hill

Gea Broekema, Director of Fundraising for the Dutch Cancer Society with NY Ambassador

The Society hosted 20 International Relay "Ambassadors" from Relay For Life partner countries to attend and participate in the Society's Celebration on the Hill activities.  These unique “Ambassadors” also took part in special trainings to learn about cancer advocacy and strategy. Chief Executive Officers and executive leadership from 11 international cancer organizations witnessed this historic event and received training from NGRD staff and Society volunteers Phylecia Wilson, Gary Streit, and Bob Mackay. This unique opportunity will enable cancer organization representatives from Bolivia, Canada, France, Honduras, India, Ireland, Malaysia, The Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, and the United Kingdom to further their cancer control mission.