On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the CANSEARCH Foundation, which fights childhood cancer by supporting medical research in paediatric oncology and haematology, the 5th edition of the CANWALK brought together about a hundred participants on Sunday, 31 July for a friendly walk followed by lunch at the farm on the heights of Schönried.

Led by Brigitte Crompton, who initiated and organised this event with the help of several volunteers and friends, the guests could enjoy a beautiful day while showing their solidarity with children suffering from cancer.

Childhood cancer is now more treatable than in the past (more than 80% cure rate), but unfortunately the toxicity of some treatments still causes many side effects or relapses and in some cases even prevents survival.

To improve this situation, the CANSEARCH Foundation, in collaboration with the University of Geneva and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), created the first research platform for pediatric oncology and hematology 10 years ago.

The aim of the medical research projects carried out there is, among other things, to adapt treatments to the genetics of young patients to achieve greater effectiveness and better long-term survival.

BASED ON CANSEARCH FOUNDATION