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Feb 11, 2025, 13:28

Richard Gere and Alejandra Gere to Join Second Global OncoThon on February 15 for Fight Against Childhood Cancer

Hollywood meets the fight against pediatric cancer!

We’re beyond excited to share that renowned Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award-winning actor and humanitarian Richard Gere, along with his wife, publicist, businesswoman, and philanthropist Alejandra Gere, are joining the Second Global OncoThon—a 24-hour global movement by OncoDaily and International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) dedicated to transforming the future of childhood cancer care.

“What we all have in common is an appreciation of kindness and compassion; all the religions have this. We all lean towards love.”

These words from a 1999 interview with Melvin McLeod embody the essence of his life’s work and his commitment to justice, kindness, and social change.

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On February 15, 2025, in recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Day, Richard and Alejandra Gere will join doctors, researchers, advocates, and celebrities from around the world for the Second Global OncoThon, a global effort to accelerate pediatric cancer research.This initiative is dedicated to giving children battling cancer a better chance at survival and a brighter future, aligning with the Gere’s ongoing mission to advocate for children and vulnerable communities.

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Richard Gere and Alejandra Gere: Hollywood Humanitarian Icons

Richard has been a tireless advocate for Tibetan rights since the 1980s, co-founding Tibet House US and serving as Chairman of the International Campaign for Tibet. He has also led efforts against HIV/AIDS, particularly in India, and has spoken out for refugees and the homeless. Through the Gere Foundation, he supports cultural preservation, public health, and emergency relief, making a profound impact globally.

Alejandra, a passionate philanthropist, co-founded the Beautiful Life Fund to support refugee children, victims of war, and homeless youth. She’s also helped create soccer leagues for underprivileged children in Africa through the Real Madrid Foundation and supports the RAIS Foundation for the homeless.

Together, Richard and Alejandra continue to inspire compassion, advocacy, and love, showing us that through kindness, we can make a meaningful difference in the world.

Why Pediatric Cancer Funding Matters?

Every year, thousands of children worldwide receive a cancer diagnosis. Many lack access to the latest treatments—and too many don’t survive. They cannot shout from hospital rooms for the attention they deserve. That’s where we come in. They rely on us—adults, advocates, and community members – to amplify their voices and raise awareness about the critical need for funding and research into childhood cancer. We can—and must—do better. The Global OncoThon is about bringing people together to make that change happen.

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