Join us in supporting Cancer Support Switzerland as we brave icy lakes to honour those fighting cancer.
Our Challenge
This year, a small group of slightly crazy but very determined friends decided to jump into freezing lakes for a good cause. And when we say freezing, we really mean it. The water is around 5 to 6 degrees.
We train three times a week in Lac Léman and Lake Neuchâtel, all in preparation for the Coupe de Noël in Geneva on 20 December.
On 7 December, together with Rod and Adil, we joined a group of friends for an unforgettable swim in the Blausee, a stunningly beautiful lake in the Bernese Oberland at an altitude of 900 metres. The event is organised each year by Mr Ogi, twice President of the Swiss Confederation (in 1993 and 2000), to raise funds for cancer research. For us, this was also a training session in preparation for the Coupe de Noël. The atmosphere was fantastic, even though the water was only 3.8°C!
Meet the Team
Martin | Noémie | Rod | Sam | Adil
Why We Swim
Earlier this year, Laura, the daughter of one of our friends, went through chemotherapy and radiotherapy. These treatments pushed her far beyond anything she could have imagined. The physical and mental toll was brutal.
During some of the darkest and most exhausting moments, Cancer Support Switzerland was there for her. They offered psychological support, a listening ear, and a safe place to breathe. Their presence made an enormous difference.
“In many ways, cold-water swimming mirrors what Laura went through. The beginning feels almost unbearable. But if you keep moving forward, if you remain present with courage and resilience, moment by moment it becomes more manageable. You find your rhythm. And you discover a strength you never knew you had.”
That is why we swim. To honour Laura’s journey. To stand beside others who are facing theirs. And to give back to the people who helped her when she needed it most.
Your Support Makes a Difference
If our story inspires you, please consider supporting our effort.
Your contribution can help someone else find the strength to stay in the water just long enough for things to get a little better.
