ESCA is committed to providing information in English and encouraging cancer awareness.
From January 24th to March 13th every tuesday, ESCA is organising a Mindfulness Based Cancer Recovery program. Click to see further details.
Key Annual Awareness Events
Each year, there are two main awareness events that are organized by ESCA for the general public:
- ESCA PADDLEforCANCER Dragonboat Festival on September 4th 2011.
- Cancer Awareness Trail this took place on May 1st
2011. See Program Details, including times
of the guided walks.
Regular Events
Throughout the year ESCA also organizes other activities specifically for cancer patients and loved ones.
- The 1st Wednesday of each month is our Information and Discussion Evening where we invite a speaker followed by a facilitated discussion period (as well as tea!).
- Based upon need, our professional counsellors organise and facilitate structured support activities
- Our annual Look Good... Feel Better workshop will next be held on November 27th 2012
ESCA also actively participates in many activities that are organized by other associations and groups throughout the year, especially during October’s International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
In October, in addition to the many breast cancer awareness activities, ESCA has an information stand at the increasingly popular Expat Expo at the Palexpo.
This event is to inform newcomers to the region of the many businesses and services that are useful to English-speakers.
In December, an ESCA team of volunteers participates in the Geneva’s annual Escalade Walk from Veyrier to the Old Town and in the spring we also join in the March contre le Cancer (the Geneva Cancer League’s annual walk) which takes place in a different commune every year.
ESCA "CANCER AWARENESS TRAIL"
A guided environmental walk is given along an easy walking path and lasts about 2 – 2.30 hours. The trail is well marked for those who prefer to do it independently. A special walk with quizzes on nature for children makes this an interesting outing for families. In addition, there is an awareness fair in a local hall where healthy food and hot drinks are on sale.
The CANCER AWARENESS TRAIL generally takes place in the spring and everyone is welcome to attend.
>> Cancer Awareness Trail Information.
PADDLEforCANCER Dragonboat Festival
PADDLEforCANCER takes place in September and is ESCA's annual cancer awareness and fundraising campaign. As well as being our major fundraiser, the Festival also focuses on raising awareness in the community and encouraging corporate social responsibility among enterprises and organisations. The corporate and individual response to this event has been overwhelming!
This is ESCA’s way to send a message of hope to people living with this disease and to those who support them.
In an effort to increase cancer awareness and information for all those living in the Geneva and Vaud areas we work closely with the :
- Réseau Cancer du Sein (Geneva Breast Cancer Network)
- Fondation genevoise pour le dépistage du cancer du sein (Geneva Mammogram Programme)
- the Ligues Suisse, Genevoise and Vaudoise contre le cancer (Swiss, Geneva and Vaud Cancer Leagues)
- Other patient associations and groups