Cancer Survivor Patrice Millet Champions Youth Football in Vulnerable Communities

A former entrepreneur, bone cancer survivor, and named a CNN Hero in 2011, Patrice Millet has dedicated his life to the children of Cité Soleil.

Joubert Joseph
16 Jun 2026 — Lecture : 4 min.
Cancer Survivor Patrice Millet Champions Youth Football in Vulnerable Communities

Patrice Millet
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He could have given up everything. In 2006, Patrice Millet, then a successful entrepreneur, was diagnosed with bone cancer. He left Haiti to receive treatment abroad. But as soon as he recovered, he returned home—not to resume his business activities, but to coach. “I have always wanted football to be accessible to everyone,” he said during his appearance on Radio Magik 9’s Panel Magik program on Monday, June 15, 2026. This return marked a radical turning point: the former businessman turned his back on the c

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