Ethan Zohn on How Cancer Shaped His Character

In this video, motivational speaker and two-time cancer survivor, Ethan Zohn, describes how cancer shaped his character, which he was diagnosed with at the age of 35. It was the struggle of seeing everyone else grapple with cancer inside the cancer-treating waiting rooms that made Zohn decide he wanted to do something.

Ethan Zohn is a former professional soccer player, cancer survivor, winner of the hit reality television show Survivor Africa, co-founder of Grassroot Soccer and two-time cancer crusher. As demonstrated by his charitable work, volunteerism, and community involvement, Ethan believes that a better and healthier world can be achieved through education, advocacy and inspiration.

In April 2009, Ethan Zohn was diagnosed with CD 20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After multiple rounds of chemotherapy and an autologous stem cell transplant, he learned that his cancer had returned. Thanks to the dedication of a team of doctors, Ethan underwent a course of experimental treatment and received a second stem cell transplant in 2011 this time from his brother. Today he lives a cancer free life.

Ethan Zohn serves as a National Ambassador for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), The LIVESTRONG Foundation, Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. He also works with Autism Speaks, America Scores, Stupid Cancer, Maccabi USA, Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital’s Cycle for Survival and Be The Match.