Champion

Champion cham·​pi·​on /ˈCHampēən/ Noun/Verb

noun

a winner, especially in a competition

“Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.”

– Muhammad Ali (1942 – 2016)

verb

to fight for, to advocate for, to support

“We all have a responsibility to try and make this world better, whether it’s through our work, the causes we champion, the way that we treat people, or the values we impart to the next generation.”

– Daniel Lubetzky (1968 – )