Léman hope

We support young people in remission from cancer in Switzerland by giving them a confidence boost through sailing and adventure.

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children diagnosed with cancer every day in Switzerland.

7000

people in Switzerland are currently in remission or cured of pediatric cancer.

278

number of places available on Léman hope boats since 2020.

300

young people who take part in the Sailing Trips Hope Sailing Trips every year: that’s our goal for 2030, thanks to your support and donations.

Why Léman hope?

Why Leman hope

After cancer, the return to a "normal life" is not easy for young people. Treatment saves lives, but leaves its mark: physically, emotionally and socially. Isolation, loss of confidence, feelings of being different... the consequences are very real, both in the short and long term.

Léman hope is aimed at these young people, offering them :

A boost of confidence after the ordeal of illness
An opportunity to forge strong ties with other young people who have lived through the same storm.
A rewarding free adventure in a safe, caring environment, far from everyday life.
An introduction to sailing to regain a taste for independence
A time to assert yourself, reclaim your place... and look to the future.

Testimonials

Isabelle

My best moment was when we glided. I loved the feeling of flying over the water. I felt free! I tried new things that I didn't think I knew how to do, and that helped me feel more confident, like when I was steering or helping out during maneuvers.

Aurélien

On the boat, we're all the same and we all know what it's like to be sick.

Olivia

My illness made me realize that you must always try to move forward and never stop if there's an obstacle, you must always try to overcome it to go further.

Cristiano

Hoist the mainsail, remove the fenders. We were able to sail, swim and have fun.

Nikita

Everyone can understand what you've experienced and felt.

Jayson

Sometimes it's good to get away from parents for a weekend.

Aurélie

Now I feel ready to do new things.

Leno

It's the best experience I've ever had in my life.

Sailing Trips

Cruises

How can you participate?Every child and teenager living in Switzerland or neighboring France, aged 8 to 21, who has completed cancer treatment (even if it was a long time ago) deserves a spot on a Sailing Trip Hope.

The next Sailing Trips take place

July 4 to 8, 2026 (Lake Geneva)

July 11-15, 2026 (Lake Geneva)

July 20-24, 2026 (Lake Constance)

Support us

The Léman Hope project exists thanks to your generosity, whether from individuals or businesses.
It is the donations we receive that enable us to take more and more children and teenagers in remission from cancer on a Sailing Trip Hope Sailing Trip each year: an unforgettable human adventure that helps them regain their self-confidence and rebuild their lives.

"This experience will surely be the key to the evolution of her life. These are seeds we sow that will blossom one day, I know that as a mom."

Support us

Volunteering: get involved on our platform

Volunteer

Do you want to give real meaning to your free time? Good news: at Léman hope, we always have a mission waiting for you!

We are looking for volunteers all year round for two types of missions:

Those who make the project sail: skippers, instructors, shore presence, logistics... in short, being there when it counts, both on deck and alongside.
And those who help us spread the word about Léman hope: translators, photographers, video artists, social networkers, ambassadors for a day or for ever... each with their own talent, each with their own impact.

So, are you ready to come on board with us? I promise, it's an adventure that's good for you - and good for others.

I am committed