Event Calendar

Event Calendar

Upcoming cancer events

Events in May 2025

Community fundraisers

Completed events

Upcoming cancer events

Events in May 2025

Community fundraisers

Completed events

LGB CAS Students Fundraiser

Sue’s 10K run

Sam’s Spartan Race

2021 Polar Bear Swim

7 Peaks in 7 Days

LGB CAS Students Fundraiser

Sue’s 10K run

Sam’s Spartan Race

Nick’s Half Marathon

2021 Polar Bear Swim

7 Peaks in 7 Days

Steps for Cancer Support fitness challenge - Kick-Off Walks

Open Garden

Mens BBQ

Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk Zurich

Geneva Steps for Cancer Support Walk with Lindsey

AIWC Hosted Urban Walk

Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud

Join AIWC Hosted Walk

Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud

Cancer Support Switzerland Zurich Walk and Celebration

Death Café (Café Mortel)

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16 May 2025 | 14:00 – 15:30
Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk Zurich ▼

We're hosting a community walk for Steps for Cancer Support in Thalwil / Rüschlikon! Join us and get your steps in. We will meet at the entrance of the Park im Grüene and then walk over the motorway bridge into the forest. Please feel free to bring your partner, children, friends or dog along.

We will walk for approximately an hour and finish at the Park im Grüene restaurant for a drink, should anyone like to do so.

RSVP & Questions: steps@cancersupport.ch
18 May 2025 | 14:00 – 16:50
Geneva Steps for Cancer Support Walk with Lindsey ▼

Join Lindsey for a guided walk of about 2.5 hours, in the Geneva countryside from Vesenaz to Hermance. Everyone is welcome! Send Lindsey an email at lindsey@bluewin.ch for more details.

During the hike, Lindsey will also have a hiking book for sale, and any proceeds from these sales will be donated to Cancer Support Switzerland.
21 May 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00
AIWC Hosted Urban Walk ▼

The American International Women's Club of Geneva is hosting a walk during Steps for Cancer Support!

Meet at 18:00 Place des Grottes (behind Gare Cornavin). This will be a 2 hour loop, flat, walk through many of the beautiful parks in the Right Bank.

Rain or shine. No sign up needed. More info.
22 May 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00
Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud ▼

Join Marta Szymocha for a 2-hour loop walk through the beautiful and slightly hilly Arboretum park. We’ll take time to observe the rich vegetation and immerse ourselves in nature.

Meeting Point: Le Musée du Bois

Please wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in comfortable layers, as it may get cooler by the end of the walk. During the walk, we’ll pause for a 10–15 minute session of body activation and warm-up exercises.
23 May 2025 | 9:00 – 12:00
Join AIWC Hosted Walk ▼

Join the AIWC Friday hikers for a Loop walk from Lignon Tours through Vernier and back to Lignon.

We will be meeting at Gare Cornavin Pl. K to take the 9 bus to Lignon Tours at 8:59 or you can meet us at Lignon Tours Stop (Terminus for bus 9) at 9:18.

Sign up here.
26 May 2025 | 10:00 – 12:00
Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud ▼

Great way to add steps to your counter before the fitness challenge closes, hopefully among blooming daffodils!

Join Marta Szymocha for a 2 hour loop walk (Circuit de Prantin), (200 meters up/down). Meeting Point: Les Motalles parking in Blonay (GPS: 46°29’09.0″N 6°55’12.3″E)

Wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in comfortable layers. We’ll also take a short 10–15 minute break for body activation and warm-up exercises during the walk.
27 May 2025 | 16:45 – 18:00
Cancer Support Switzerland Zurich Walk and Celebration ▼

Join fellow Zurich Steppers and get together for the final day of the Steps for Cancer Support challenge. We will go for a walk of around an hour, setting off at 17:00 and returning to the same point at 18:00.

Meeting point: Fork & Bottle, 8002 Zürich
Walk begins: 16:45
Dinner begins: 18:00

We then have a space reserved at Fork & Bottle to get together afterwards which we hope will be a lovely chance to celebrate the highs of the challenge. Anyone can join for the walk, or the get together afterwards. Fork & Bottle are putting on a buffet and bar just for us.

For those who would like to eat, it will be CHF 30 per person payable on the day. There will also be a children's menu.

For the venue to plan for enough staff and resources, we therefore need RSVP & Questions: steps@cancersupport.ch by Monday 19 May.
27 May 2025 | 17:30 – 19:30
Death Café (Café Mortel) ▼

Join us for an open and supportive communication around death and dying!

Through this unique event, we will discuss death, dying, and our mortality, and as we grow in awareness of mortality, we can live more fully, consciously, and intentionally.

All are welcome, it's free of charge, and it will be loosely facilitated as a group discussion. Join us for some drinks and snacks and share your thoughts, fears, and questions in a brave space.

Reserve your free spot.
5 June 2025 | 15:00 – 16:00
Online Event: Info Brew- What’s New in Cancer Treatments ▼

Zoom Details:
Link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87259120766?pwd=J621FnlwoM5DbKJdHDRxJU0I5UKXnb.1
Meeting ID: 872 5912 0766
Passcode: 905609

Join us for our next Info Brew, featuring Dr. Timothée Olivier (from HUG), who will share insights on the latest news related to cancer support.

This free, public session is open to everyone. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about cancer care, regardless of whether you are a member, volunteer, or staff member of Cancer Support Switzerland.

Just an interest in the topic is required, no medical background required!

Questions? Contact us at communications@cancersupport.ch
12 June 2025 | 18:00 – 20:00
25th Anniversary Celebration ▼

Celebrating 25 years of trust and connection. Cancer Support Switzerland has been a safe space where individuals facing cancer can find understanding, professional support, and a caring community—all in English and at no cost.

Join us for our Anniversary Celebration & Steps for Cancer Support Awards in Geneva on Thursday, 12 June at 18:00. RSVP here.

Let’s celebrate together and honour our champions in fundraising and stepping!
26 June 2025 | 14:30 – 17:30
Cancer, Palliative Care, and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Time to Talk? ▼

Join us for a bilingual event exploring the emerging role of psychedelic-assisted therapy in cancer and palliative care. Featuring expert talks, new perspectives, and a dynamic roundtable.

Location: Maison Internationale des Associations, Salle Gandhi
Rue des Savoises 15, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland

Registration: Free entry with prior registration. Sign up here.

Languages: Bilingual event (English and French), interpreters available.

Organized by: Cancer Support Switzerland, Maison de Tara, and Palliative Genève.

No upcoming community fundraisers at the moment.

Community fundraiser

Completed

Funds Raised: CHF 422.00

2024 CAS students organize a bake sale in an effort to raise money and awareness for Cancer Support Switzerland as part of their school credit.

Event date: November 11, 2024

Community fundraiser

Completed

Funds Raised: CHF 1580.00

Raising as much money as possible for Cancer Support Switzerland by running the Balexert 10 km Genève race, the furthest I have ever run in my life.

Event date: November 5, 2023

Community fundraiser

Completed

Funds Raised: CHF 1005.86

In memory of her husband, Sam raises money for Cancer Support Switzerland by participating in the Spartan Super 10km race with 25 obstacles.

Event date: June 17, 2023

Community fundraiser

Completed

In order to provide support for Liz, who has been diagnosed with breast cancer, Nick participated in the Geneva half marathon and successfully raised funds for Cancer Support Switzerland the organisation who had been providing support to Liz and her family.

Event date: May 7, 2023

Community fundraiser

Completed

Funds Raised: CHF 1608

On December 31st 2021, a group of swimmers took the icy plunge in support of cancer support.

Event date: December 30, 2021

Community fundraiser

Completed

Funds Raised: CHF 6015

Raised money to help Cancer Support Switzerland by hiking 7 Peaks in 7 Days.

Event date: July 23, 2020

8 Steps for Cancer Support fitness challenge - Kick-Off Walks 8 May 2025 Steps for Cancer Support fitness challenge - Kick-Off Walks Geneva: The event will begin at our Geneva Centre at 17:30 with a welcome speech and drinks, followed by two groups: 1 walking and *new* 1 running. Meeting Point: Le Château, Chemin Auguste-Vilbert 14, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex Lausanne: The event will begin at the IMD at 16:45 with an opening Apéro, followed by a walk. Meeting Point: IMD, lobby of BR32, Chemin de Bellerive 32, 1007 Lausanne Zurich: We’ll walk for about an hour, followed by a coffee break at a nearby café. Meeting Point: 9:30 AM near the Bellevue tram stop (by “Brunnen mit drei Knaben”) Feel free to join us for the walk, meet us at the café — or both! Everyone is welcome. If you will attend any of the three events, please let us know. Particularly for the Zurich event so we can ensure enough space for everyone at the café. RSVP & Questions: steps@cancersupport.ch More info

9 14:00 Open Garden 14:00 – 16:00 9 May 2025 Open Garden Come visit us At The Garden in Versoix on Friday 9 May in the afternoon; you are most welcome to join us in a bit of weeding or planting, depending on what we are doing that afternoon, as well as help with the jigsaw puzzle, create a bit of Art or sit quietly taking in the sights and sounds. All rounded off with a cup of tea and slice of cake. We look forwards to welcoming you. And if the weather is not great, we will still be there; there are two covered areas and we will sit and drink even more tea, and eat even more cake!! Please let us know if you intend to come so we can make sure there is enough cake!! Sign up at Support@cancersupport.ch More info

15 18:30 Mens BBQ 18:30 – 19:30 15 May 2025 Mens BBQ Join us for a Men's BBQ on 15 May at 18:30 at our Centre in Geneva. It’ll be an evening filled with delicious food, drinks, and great company. If the weather permits we will be outside on the gravel so bring your petanque set. For food planning please let us know if you would like to attend. You are also welcome to help out. Contact Bill at bill@cancersupport.ch. More info

16 14:00 Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk Zurich 14:00 – 15:30 16 May 2025 Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk Zurich We're hosting a community walk for Steps for Cancer Support in Thalwil / Rüschlikon! Join us and get your steps in. We will meet at the entrance of the Park im Grüene and then walk over the motorway bridge into the forest. Please feel free to bring your partner, children, friends or dog along. We will walk for approximately an hour and finish at the Park im Grüene restaurant for a drink, should anyone like to do so. RSVP & Questions: steps@cancersupport.ch More info

18 14:00 Geneva Steps for Cancer Support Walk with Lindsey 14:00 – 16:50 18 May 2025 Geneva Steps for Cancer Support Walk with Lindsey Starting at 14h Join Lindsey for a guided walk of about 2.5 hours, in the Geneva countryside from Vesenaz to Hermance. Everyone is welcome! Send Lindsey an email at lindsey@bluewin.ch for more details. During the hike, Lindsey will also have a hiking book for sale, and any proceeds from these sales will be donated to Cancer Support Switzerland. More info

21 18:00 AIWC Hosted Urban Walk 18:00 – 20:00 21 May 2025 AIWC Hosted Urban Walk The American International Women's Club of Geneva is hosting a walk during Steps for Cancer Support! Meet at 18:00 Place des Grottes (behind Gare Cornavin) this will be a 2 hour loop, flat, walk through many of the beautiful parks in the Right Bank. Rain or shine. No sign up needed. More info

22 18:00 Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud 18:00 – 20:00 22 May 2025 Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud starting at 18:00 Meeting Point: Le Musée du Bois Join Marta Szymocha for a 2-hour loop walk through the beautiful and slightly hilly Arboretum park. We’ll take time to observe the rich vegetation and immerse ourselves in nature. Please wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in comfortable layers, as it may get cooler by the end of the walk. During the walk, we’ll pause for a 10–15 minute session of body activation and warm-up exercises. More info

23 9:00 Join AIWC Hosted Walk 9:00 – 12:00 23 May 2025 Join AIWC Hosted Walk Join the AIWC Friday hikers for a Loop walk from Lignon Tours through Vernier and back to Lignon. We will be meeting at Gare Cornavin Pl. K to take the 9 bus to Lignon Tours at 8:59 or you can meet us at Lignon Tours Stop (Terminus for bus 9) at 9:18. You can sign up clicking the link above. More info

26 10:00 Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud 10:00 – 12:00 26 May 2025 Cancer Support Switzerland Hosted Walk in Vaud starting at 10:00 Meeting Point: Les Motalles parking in Blonay GPS: 46°29’09.0″N 6°55’12.3″E Great way to add steps to your counter before the fitness challenge closes, hopefully among blooming daffodils! Join Marta Szymocha for a 2 hour loop walk (Circuit de Prantin), (200 meters up/down). Wear hiking shoes, bring water, and dress in comfortable layers. We’ll also take a short 10–15 minute break for body activation and warm-up exercises during the walk. More info

27 16:45 Cancer Support Switzerland Zurich Walk and Celebration 16:45 – 18:00 27 May 2025 Cancer Support Switzerland Zurich Walk and Celebration Join fellow Zurich Steppers and get together for the final day of the Steps for Cancer Support challenge. We will go for a walk of around an hour, setting off at 17:00 and returning to the same point at 18:00. Meeting point: Fork & Bottle, 8002 Zürich Walk begins: 16:45 Dinner begins: 18:00 We then… More info, 17:30 Death Café (Café Mortel) 17:30 – 19:30 27 May 2025 Death Café (Café Mortel) Join us for an open and supportive communication around death and dying! Through this unique event, we will discuss death, dying, and our mortality, and as we grow in awareness of mortality, we can live more fully, consciously, and intentionally. All are welcome, it's free of charge, and it will be loosely facilitated as a group discussion. Join us for some drinks and snacks and share your thoughts, fears, and questions in a brave space. Reserve your free spot. More info