After two rousing presentations by Prof Dr Matthias Guckenberger and Prof Dr Andreas Meyer-Heim, the Albisetti family shared their moving story. They spoke openly and impressively about the most difficult time of their lives – their son Sebastian’s fight against cancer. Sadness, fear, hope and joy made this event an emotional experience full of insights […]
Insel Children’s Hospital Bern Insel operates a palliative care team in the Department of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology, which accompanies and supports patients and their relatives during the period of a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. The aim is to maintain or improve the quality of life for the affected child with cancer and their relatives, to provide […]
PSI – Paul Scherrer Institute ‘Polo mit Herz’ is now supporting affected children and their families with household help, childcare services and psychological support. The children’s wishes are fulfilled in the best possible way.
Children’s rehab Switzerland The therapy horses at the Kispi Affoltern rehab centre need a new, safe home so that children with cancer can be optimally supported in their healing process. ‘Polo mit Herz‘ is helping to renovate the stables and continue to secure the horses’ livelihood.
University Children’s Hospital Zurich – Children’s Rehab Switzerland Unfortunately, there is a very high need for psychological support for children with cancer and their parents. The children come to the Children’s Rehab Centre in Affoltern postoperatively after the neurosurgical removal of the tumour; the diagnosis is still very recent; much is uncertain for the parents; […]
Thanks to ‘Polo mit Herz’ and other sponsors, 18 children with cancer were able to experience unforgettable days in a winter wonderland in Flims/Laax and put the disease in the shade for a few days. Snowball fights, sledging and skiing conjured up bright eyes and happy faces for the little heroes. The professional carers from […]
We look back with gratitude on our successful association event on 21 September 2023. Around 70 guests came together in the “Zunfthaus zur Haue”, including the well-known Swiss national coach, Murat Yakin, who is already strongly committed to children and young people with his own foundation. He surprised the mother M. A. of the affected […]
After a long battle against cancer, a long-awaited dream comes true for Maximilien Jeanmonod, 18. He was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2022. A malignant disease of the lymphatic system. Thanks to “Polo with Heart Donors”, he is allowed to visit his family in the USA for the first time. He is accompanied by his […]
The fifth winter camp of the Cancer League Grisons took place in Laax for the first time. 19 children and young people aged 8 to 15, who are themselves or indirectly affected by the diagnosis of cancer, were able to experience an eventful week full of joy free of charge. Despite meagre snow conditions, a […]
