48 young people in remission from cancer to sail Lake Geneva this summer

After two deeply moving editions, the Léman Hope project is expanding into German-speaking Switzerland. It aims to welcome 48 young people—from both French-speaking and German-speaking parts of Switzerland—on Sailing Trip Lake Geneva to help them build their self-confidence!

The Léman Hope family continues to grow and will be able to accommodate twice as many participants this summer compared to last year. This is exciting news for young people in remission from cancer who want to look to the future with optimism by participating in a Sailing Trip 4-day, 4-night Sailing Trip aboard sailboats on Lake Geneva. This fun and enriching adventure offers them the opportunity to gain confidence outside the family setting by learning to sail.

Léman hope crosses the Sarine and is now also aimed at young people in German-speaking Switzerland. The long-term aim of the Léman hope Foundation is to welcome as many young people as possible throughout Switzerland. Jochen Rössler, Head of the Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at Berne University Hospital, welcomes this new initiative: "We are delighted to see the Léman hope project expanding into German-speaking Switzerland. I'm sure our young survivors will benefit from this adventure". The skippers and support staff will all speak the same language: that of sharing and a taste for adventure. The vocation of Léman hope is to create an environment conducive to the rediscovery of proven confidence by transmitting to young people a love of sailing, while allowing them to have fun and enjoy the experience in complete safety!

Cancer is not only a painful ordeal for the body, it's also a psychological challenge that can last for months or even years. On this International Pediatric Cancer Day, we want to highlight the mental battle that many young people in remission wage day after day!" "Cured does not mean finished, which is why Léman hope proposes to tackle the aftermath by helping young people in remission from cancer to look to their future with optimism," reminds Esteban Garcia, founder of the Léman hope Foundation. We need your help, your donations and your support to make this fight a reality.

Registration for this adventure is now officially open! The Sailing Trips take place from July 9–13 and July 16–20, 2022. To register your child or teenager, please visit the registration page or our website at www.lemanhope.ch.

Here's what they had to say

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

"My best moment was when we heeled over. 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 it helped me feel more confident, like when I was steering or helping out during maneuvers."
Isabelle, survivor

“We noticed a change in Léona in the days following the Sailing Trip. She was different—more open.”
, Léona’s mother

"As an instructor and survivor, I was able to watch these young people regain their innocence and childlike gaiety in just a few days."
Camille, instructor

"It's an amazing feeling to be able to give back strength, joy, energy, self-confidence and a taste for adventure to children who have already been through so much, with just a little volunteer help."
Cara, volunteer

To visit our website: www.lemanhope.ch

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