Describe the types of people who serve as role models

Either someone that risked their life for a cause or someone that stands for a cause.

People that help other people can be considered role models. People that help animals can be as well. Also, people who stand above everyone and works super hard than the average person can be a role model. Also, people who play sports can be role models to younger kids who play the same sport. There are MANY different ways someone can serve as a role model.