A Chance Champion is someone who uses their time, talent, or resources to open doors for other people. Some are famous. Some started with nothing but an idea and a stubborn kind heart. All of them remind us that one person can change a great many lives, and that each of us can do something.
We feature these champions to celebrate what's possible and to inspire you to give a chance of your own, however big or small.
Feeding people and meeting basic needs
- José Andrés: Feeding People With Dignity
- Chef Massimo Bottura: Serving the World With Dignity
- Scott Harrison: Clean Water, Real Hope
- Arunachalam Muruganantham: A Simple Idea That Gave Millions Dignity
- The Rudan Brothers: Repairing Roofs, Restoring Hope
- Hugh Evans: Rallying the World to End Extreme Poverty
Opening doors through education
- Malala Yousafzai: Championing Courage and Education for Every Girl
- Sal Khan: Free Education for Students Everywhere
- Dolly Parton: Spreading Hope, Love, and Literacy
- Reshma Saujani: Empowering the Next Generation of Tech Leaders
- LeBron James: Transforming Communities Through Education and Mentorship
Health, science, and inclusion
- Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Translating Science Into Life-Saving Knowledge
- Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka: Protecting Wildlife and Community Health
- Sinéad Burke: Designing a More Accessible and Inclusive World
- Gary Sinise: Serving Those Who Serve Our Communities
Caring for the planet
- Dr. Jane Goodall: A Lifetime Champion for Nature and Humanity
- Sir David Attenborough: Inspiring a Global Love for Our Planet
- Afroz Shah: Leading a Massive Beach Cleanup
- Boyan Slat: The Ocean Cleanup
Generosity in action
- MacKenzie Scott: Quiet Giving That Changes Everything
- Melinda French Gates: Expanding Economic Power for Women and Families
- Keanu Reeves: Quiet Generosity and Compassion in Action
- MrBeast: Turning Generosity Into a Movement
- Maggie Doyne: Restoring Hope and Building Family in Nepal
Business and creativity for good
- Hamdi Ulukaya: Redefining Business Through Compassion and Inclusion
- Tony Elumelu: Empowering a New Generation of African Entrepreneurs
- Blake Mycoskie: Igniting the Social Enterprise Movement
- Mark Rober: Using Creativity to Do Good
- Shalane Flanagan: The Woman Who Runs With Others
You can be a Chance Champion too
You don't need a foundation or a famous name. Holding a door open, mentoring a young person, checking on a neighbor, or sharing a fundraiser you believe in can be someone's chance. Watch You Are a Chance Champion, then pick a small act from the Give a Chance card deck or browse ways to give a chance today.
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Every champion on this page started with one chance given to one person. Yours could be next.