George Kapetanakis is the Hellenic Cancer Federation – ELLOK President and the Vice President of the Pieria Cancer Patients Association.
His experience with cancer 13 years earlier was the catalyst for starting a process of active participation and involvement in supporting oncology patients. Since 2015, he has worked consistently with other patients with the same vision to create and develop the Hellenic Cancer Federation as the Umbrella organization for the Cancer Patient Associations in Greece.
George Kapetanakis is a firm believer in the power of collaboration. He is convinced that a European perspective is crucial for addressing contemporary cancer care challenges and reducing existing inequalities. He advocates for the cooperation of all stakeholders in cancer care at a global level, believing that it can provide practical solutions to the severe problems that cancer patients face every day. He is an active volunteer and member of the Association of Bone Marrow Donation Volunteers "Orama Elpidas", promoting the national awareness campaign for voluntary Bone Marrow Donation. In addition to his advocacy work, he is also professionally active in the field of financial services.
