Cancer League of both Basel

What Cancer League of both Basel does

Krebsliga beider Basel (Cancer League of both Basel) is a Swiss regional non-profit organization founded in 1910 and headquartered in Basel, with a secondary location in Liestal and a meeting center, Begegnungszentrum CURA. It serves cancer patients, their families, adolescents and young adults aged 18-39 affected by cancer (AYA program), and the broader Basel-region public through a portfolio of free or low-cost psychosocial support services, peer-led self-help groups, and prevention and screening programs for breast, skin, lung, colorectal, cervical, and prostate cancers. The organization is a regional affiliate of the national Krebsliga Schweiz (Swiss Cancer League) network and operates a calendar of over 105 annual courses and events spanning yoga, Qi-Gong, mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), art therapy, cooking workshops, family programs, and beauty/skincare sessions delivered in partnership with the Look Good Feel Better Foundation.

The organization does not rely on proprietary technology; its service architecture is built around trained clinical and therapeutic staff (psycho-oncologists, psychologists, art therapists, social pedagogues) and co-located physical facilities, supplemented by hybrid online delivery for several weekly courses and AYA sessions. Its underlying "platform" is a curated partnership ecosystem that includes CURA as a co-delivery venue, the MPS multiple myeloma self-help group, the COLORECTUM colorectal cancer self-help group, a breast cancer survivors' self-help group, and referral pipelines from oncology medical practices in Basel.

The business model is donation- and membership-funded rather than revenue-generating in a commercial sense. Income streams comprise private donations, individual memberships ("Gönner werden"), corporate sponsorships, legacies and testamentary gifts, commemorative donations ("Trauerspenden"), and fundraising events. Services are predominantly provided free of charge, with nominal contribution fees on a few courses (e.g., CHF 7 cooking workshops) and optional donations on free courses. The organization is governed by a board (Vorstand) and a Geschäftsleitung, with a separate scientific commission, and operates with a regional scope limited to the Basel area of Switzerland.

Name

Cancer League of both Basel

Legal name

Krebsliga beider Basel

Website

https://basel.krebsliga.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Krebsliga beider Basel is a Swiss regional non-profit founded in 1910 that provides free psychosocial counseling, peer support groups, wellness courses, and cancer screening/prevention programs to cancer patients, families, and the general public in the Basel region as an affiliate of Krebsliga Schweiz.

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Product category

Non-profit cancer support services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Health, Prevention & Health Education (BPAGACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

Keywords

• Cancer support services
• Psycho-oncology counseling
• Wellness rehabilitation courses
• Self-help groups
• Cancer prevention education

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Memberships: The organization generates revenue through private donations, memberships (Gönner werden), and corporate sponsorships. They operate a donation account (PC 40-28150-6, IBAN: CH11 0900 0000 4002 8150 6).
2. Fundraising Activities: Organizational fundraising including event donations, legacies (Testament und Legat), and commemorative donations (Trauerspenden).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Krebsliga beider Basel provides free psychosocial counseling, a weekly program of wellness and rehabilitation courses (Yoga, Qi-Gong, Lachyoga, MBSR, art therapy, cooking), disease-specific peer self-help groups, cancer screening coordination, prevention education, AYA services for young adults aged 18–39, and family support activities for cancer patients, survivors, and their relatives in the Basel region. Services are funded by donations, memberships, legacies, and corporate sponsorships and delivered across three physical locations and online channels.

Product overview

Krebsliga beider Basel (Cancer League of both Basel) is a regional nonprofit cancer support organization offering a comprehensive suite of services for cancer patients, survivors, and their families. The organization provides counseling services, a diverse course program (including Yoga, Qi-Gong, Lachyoga, creative arts, and mindfulness programs), specialized support groups for various cancer types, cancer screening programs, prevention education, young adult (AYA) support services, and family programs. The offerings are provided free or at minimal cost as support services for the Basel region community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Begegnungszentrum CURA: Meeting center offering various support programs and courses for cancer patients.
• AYA (Adolescents and Young Adults)
• KrebsInfo

Products and services

• Counseling Services (Beratung)
• Course Program (Kursprogramm) Weekly and periodic wellness and rehabilitation courses including Yoga, Yoga & Achtsamkeit, Qi-Gong, Lachyoga, Dancing, Creative Painting, Dot-Painting, MBSR Stress Reduction, Fatigue Management, Begegnungs-Café, Atemübungen, Sanftes Fitnessprogramm, Klangreise & Singen, and Cooking Workshops (Kochwerkstatt) for cancer patients and relatives.
• Support Groups (Selbsthilfegruppen) Peer-led self-help groups for different cancer types, including breast cancer (Brustkrebs Selbsthilfegruppe Basel for women over 50), Multiple Myeloma (Myelom Patienten Schweiz - MPS), and colorectal cancer (COLORECTUM), providing mutual support and shared experience among patients.
• Cancer Screening Programs (Screening-Programme) Structured cancer screening programs for early detection of breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical cancer, and prostate cancer, coordinated with regional medical partners.
• Cancer Prevention Education (Prävention) Public cancer prevention education covering alcohol risk, non-smoking, physical activity, nutrition, and sun protection, including the "Schatten für alle" shade project.
• AYA Services for Young Adults with Cancer (Jung und Krebs) Specialized support for young adults with cancer aged 18-39, including AYA Days, online sessions, and peer connections addressing the unique challenges of cancer at a young age.
• Family Services (Familienangebote) Family support activities including family afternoons, pizza afternoons, and zoo visits designed for families affected by cancer.
• Look Good Feel Better Workshop Free skincare and makeup workshop helping cancer patients manage appearance-related side effects of treatment, delivered in partnership with the Look Good Feel Better Foundation.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Begegnungszentrum CURAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCURA is a joint meeting center that co-delivers wellness programs including Yoga & Achtsamkeit, Qi-Gong, and other mindfulness-based courses. It is a key operational partner for the organization's support services.
• Look Good Feel Better FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Look Good Feel Better foundation provides free skincare and makeup workshops for cancer patients experiencing appearance-related side effects of treatment. The workshops are hosted at Krebsliga beider Basel facilities.
• Myelom Patienten Schweiz (MPS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMyelom Patienten Schweiz (MPS) runs self-help groups for multiple myeloma patients in Basel. The group meets regularly to provide mutual support and share experiences among patients.
• COLORECTUMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCOLORECTUM operates a self-help group for colorectal cancer patients and relatives in Basel. Miriam Döbeli serves as President of COLORECTUM and leads these sessions.
• Brustkrebs Selbsthilfegruppe BaselcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA self-help group for breast cancer survivors (women over 50) that meets regularly to share experiences and provide mutual support.
• Krebsliga Schweiz (Swiss Cancer League)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional Basel cancer league is part of the Swiss Cancer League network, contributing to national cancer prevention, research, and patient support initiatives. They share resources, best practices, and coordinate national screening programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Deutsche Krebshilfe: Germany's national non-profit cancer support and research funding organization. Comparable by mission and revenue model (donations, legacies), offers psychosocial support, self-help groups, and information services for cancer patients and families.
• Krebsliga Schweiz: National umbrella organization for Swiss cancer support; KLBB is a cantonal affiliate under this network. Same mission (cancer support, prevention, research funding) and same donation/revenue model, but operating at the national level with broader scope and coordination of regional leagues.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK charity providing financial, emotional, and practical support for people affected by cancer. Highly comparable by mission (free support services for cancer patients/families), funding model (donations, legacies), and complementary service breadth.
• Ligue contre le cancer (France): French national non-profit cancer support organization offering psychosocial support, screening, prevention, and research funding. Direct peer in mission, structure (regional committees), and revenue model.
• Ligue genevoise contre le cancer: French-language sister regional league serving the canton of Geneva with the same service portfolio as KLBB. Direct peer in mission, size band, and operating model within the Swiss Krebsliga network.
• Krebsliga Bern: Another regional Swiss cancer league offering the same counseling, support group, and prevention services as KLBB but in the canton of Bern. Direct peer in operating model, funding structure, and target beneficiaries.
• Krebsliga Zürich: Sister regional cancer league serving the canton of Zürich with the same service mix (counseling, courses, self-help groups, screening, prevention). Most comparable peer by structure, scope, and service portfolio within the Swiss Krebsliga network.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Largest US cancer non-profit, providing 24/7 support, research funding, and patient services including Road To Recovery and Hope Lodge. Operates at national scale across many program areas KLBB addresses, making it a broader incumbent peer.

Emerging players

• Susan G. Komen (breast cancer-focused): US-based non-profit focused on breast cancer support, screening, and research. Overlaps with KLBB's breast cancer self-help group and breast cancer screening program; comparable by disease-specific focus and donor-funded model.
• Look Good Feel Better Foundation: International non-profit that delivers appearance-focused workshops for cancer patients (skincare, makeup). Already a documented partner of KLBB delivering workshops at its Basel facilities; comparable by service niche and beneficiary overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/krebsligabeiderbasel
• Instagraminstagram.com/krebsligabeiderbasel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/krebsliga-beider-basel-klbb

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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