Our City of Hope Volunteers in Action
This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the extraordinary individuals whose generosity of time and spirit reflects the power of our entire volunteer community.
Every year, more than 25,000 volunteers support our mission. From welcoming patients and supporting families to rallying their communities and raising funds for research, volunteers are essential to everything we do.
A pancreatic cancer diagnosis took Lee Ann's family down a road no family wants to travel. Yet, on their journey, they found hope, purpose and community through Walk for Hope Orange County.
See how Tony and Kylee are honoring Lee Ann’s legacy through Walk for Hope →
When Sterling Simms lost his younger brother Josh to diabetic ketoacidosis, he turned heartbreak into purpose. He founded Ride With Josh, an annual cycling event that now brings together hundreds of riders committed to advancing diabetes research at City of Hope. Every mile keeps Josh’s memory alive while helping move research forward.
Discover how Ride With Josh became a movement for diabetes research →
A retired firefighter and cancer survivor, Jack Hunter returned to City of Hope after his own treatment determined to help others feel supported during their care. For more than two decades, he has welcomed patients, escorted them to appointments and shared encouragement from the perspective only a survivor can offer. With more than 9,000 volunteer hours, Jack reminds every patient he meets that they are not alone.
Meet the volunteer who has spent 20 years welcoming patients with hope →
As co-chairs of the Runway for Research fashion show benefiting City of Hope Phoenix and TGen, Lee Courtney and Amy Hair have helped transform a stylish morning into a powerful force for women’s cancer research. Their leadership brings together survivors, advocates and supporters across the Scottsdale community to advance lifesaving discoveries. Together, they’re proving that when a community rallies around a cause, generosity becomes momentum.
Explore how Runway for Research is accelerating cancer discovery →
Kathy first came to City of Hope Cancer Center Atlanta as a patient. After experiencing the compassion of the care team firsthand, she returned as a volunteer, offering encouragement and companionship to patients receiving infusion treatments. Today, her presence reminds others that healing happens not only through medicine, but through human connection.
Learn how Kathy turned her cancer journey into compassion for others →
After a vivid dream warned her of breast cancer, Nina was moved to turn her experience into advocacy and action, inspiring her Chicago community to raise $15,800 for City of Hope.
See how Nina's diagnosis inspired her to launch a community movement →
