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Welcome to esca

esca is a non-profit association of volunteers and professionals that offers emotional support, practical help and information in English to cancer patients, their carers and loved ones living in the Geneva, Vaud and French border areas.

We come from all walks of life and from many different countries. While we speak several different languages between us, our shared language is English.

Testimonials

It was such a pleasure to meet you all yesterday what an amazing resource you’ve all created!
You were wonderful today… being there waiting for me when I was released. It was so nice having you to call on for that help! Ladies, you are truly angels!
Just knowing you’re all there with all your experience, caring and insight is a huge help — definitely makes me feel less vulnerable during those down times.

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We are able to continue our valuable work only through the generosity of donors such as yourself.

We thank you, in advance, for any contribution you can make.

PADDLEforCANCER Annual Fundraiser

esca PADDLEforCANCER Dragonboat Festival is esca’s annual cancer awareness raising and fundraising event.

This fun event for the whole family is held in September each year and wishes to show that even those who have been touched by cancer can continue to live full and sporty lives.

See the PADDLEforCANCER site for more details.