Fotografin Ottavia Bosello
Together with the Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich (CCCZ), the SOLA Relay in 2022 and 2023 sent a message of health, community, and the fight against cancer. Under the umbrella of the SOLA Relay, the ASVZ, the CCCZ, and the UZH Foundation jointly launched a major fundraising campaign. Running teams and their supporters helped advance innovative cancer research and cancer medicine at the CCCZ through their participation and donations. The funds raised went toward the “Exercise, Sports, and Cancer” program at the CCCZ.
In total, nearly 40,000 Swiss francs were raised at the SOLA! We would like to thank everyone who participated and supported the event. Together, we can make a difference.
Numerous studies have shown that exercise and sports tailored to the individual’s situation can be beneficial during cancer treatment. For example, physical activity can measurably reduce the side effects of chemotherapy or anti-hormonal therapy. In addition, it increases physical performance, which can improve the quality of life for cancer patients. Clinical studies also indicate that exercise and sports can influence the development of cancer, the course of the disease, and the risk of recurrence.
The “Exercise, Sports, and Cancer” program at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich aims to support cancer patients with personalized exercise training as part of a holistic physical care plan.
The Comprehensive Cancer Center Zurich (CCCZ) is a joint center of excellence established by the University Hospital of Zurich (USZ) and the University of Zurich (UZH), in collaboration with the university hospitals Universitätsklinik Balgrist and the Children’s Hospital Zurich. The CCCZ brings together innovative cancer medicine and cancer research with the interdisciplinary training of physicians and scientists. Our primary goal is to pool the knowledge and innovative capabilities of all experts in the field of oncology and to channel these benefits to our patients through an integrative, precision medicine approach.