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About Gloria's Cancer Foundation

A non-profit organisation dedicated to cancer awareness, patient support, advocacy, and community education.

About Gloria's Cancer Foundation
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About Us

Who We Are

Gloria's Cancer Foundation was established to provide hope, information, and support to individuals and families affected by cancer.

Founder of Gloria's Cancer Foundation

Founder's Message

Gloria’s Cancer Foundation was established with the belief that no one facing cancer should feel invisible or alone. Rooted in years of cancer advocacy and engagement with patients, caregivers, policymakers, and global partners.

The Foundation recognizes cancer as both a medical and human experience. It exists to center the voices of those impacted by cancer, ensuring that dignity, empathy, and lived experience shape advocacy, education, and decision-making.

The Foundation is committed to equity, inclusion, research and people-centered cancer care—supporting early detection, access to accurate information, psychosocial care, and policies that reflect real needs. Through collaboration with communities, civil society, health professionals, and institutions, Gloria’s Cancer Foundation works to strengthen systems, amplify underrepresented voices, and contribute to a future where quality cancer care is a right, not a privilege.

— Gloria Chinyere Okwu
Founder, Gloria's Cancer Foundation

Values

Our Core Values

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Lived Experience

We do this work because we have walked this journey. Shaped by real stories, challenges, and victories, we believe the voices and insights of survivors truly matter. Lived experience gives us empathy without assumption, advocacy with integrity, and helps us create programs that respond to what people truly need.

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Compassion and dignity

We treat every person impacted by Cancer with empathy, respect and dignity regardless of background or circumstance.

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Integrity

We uphold transparency and ethical responsibility.

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Advocacy

We amplify the voices of patients and survivors.

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Collaboration and Partnership

We value strong partnerships with civil society, patient communities, healthcare providers, government and global health actors to amplify impact

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Prevention and early Detection

We believe that prevention, education, and early diagnosis save lives and guide our focus on awareness, screening, and vaccination.

Governance

Board

Board Member

Gloria Chinyere Okwu

Founder

Board Member

Mijinyawa Halima Yakubu

Board Member

Board Member

Dr. Mcginger Nonso Ibeneme MBBS

Board Member

Board Member

Barrister Anthony Ogbonna

Board Member

Program Associate

Jonathan C. Victor

Board Member

Leadership

Advisory Board

Founder

Sampson Chinonso Ipiankama

Advisory Member

Advisory Member

Gloria Orji Nwajiogu

Advisory Member

Advisory Member

Abimbola Shulammite Okoilu-Miro

Advisory Member

Our People

Team

Program Lead

Rachel Anyanwu

Program Lead

Volunteer Coordinator

Collins Victor

Volunteer Coordinator/Mobilization

Media and Communication Lead

Godfrey Sunday Ericson

Media and Communication Lead

Finance Lead

Uche Emmanuel

Finance Lead

Content Development Lead

Bako Alhassan E.

Content Development/Multi-media Lead

IT Lead

Adejoh Javin

IT Lead

Theatre and Creative Outreach Lead

Davidfnycountry Austine Ogbadu

Theatre and Creative Outreach Lead

Board Treasurer

Caroline Ufete

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Mission & Vision

Our Purpose

Our Mission

To raise awareness about cancer, promote early detection, support survivors, and advocate for accessible care.

Our Vision

A world where cancer patients receive timely care, compassion, and the support they need to live with dignity and hope.

Join Us in the Fight Against Cancer

Whether you volunteer your time, make a donation, or simply spread awareness — every action counts.

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