Asociacion Oncologica Extremeña

What Asociacion Oncologica Extremeña does

Asociacion Oncologica Extremeña (AOEX) is a Spanish nonprofit association, registered under CIF G06280879 and headquartered at C/ Padre Tomás 2 in Badajoz, that delivers free psychosocial, social, physiotherapy, palliative, and pediatric oncology support services to cancer patients and their families across the Extremadura region. Founded in 1998, the organization operates through a network of 22 physical delegations distributed across the provinces of Badajoz and Cáceres, each staffed by specialized professionals (psycho-oncologists, social workers, physiotherapists, palliative-care specialists) and supported by a volunteer corps of over 500 trained individuals. Service delivery is entirely free to beneficiaries and spans the full patient journey from diagnosis through treatment, palliative care, and bereavement, including specialized pediatric oncology support via the Vonco plush companion sub-brand.

The association's revenue model is structurally diversified across membership contributions (suggested at €30-€60/year, billable monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually), one-off donations accepted via Bizum and RedSys (preset at €10, €30, €50), sales through the WooCommerce-based Tienda Solidaria (merchandise priced €1-€19), bequests and legacies, solidarity events, and institutional grants from public entities (Junta de Extremadura, Diputación de Badajoz, Diputación de Cáceres) and corporate/foundation sponsors (Caja Rural de Extremadura, Fundación Ibercaja, Fundación La Caixa, ONCE, GSK). The underlying technology stack is commodity: a WordPress website with WooCommerce for the solidarity store, Elementor for content, and standard Google utilities (Analytics, reCAPTCHA, Fonts, Maps). AOEX has been recognized with the Medal of Extremadura and certified under UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 (quality) and UNE-EN ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management), reflecting formalized governance for a regionally distributed operation.

The customer base is concentrated by mission: cancer patients and families in Extremadura, with a secondary supporter segment of community donors, volunteers, and event participants. Distribution is omnichannel but locally rooted — physical delegations handle service delivery, while digital channels (website, social media across Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/YouTube, online donations, e-commerce store, planned-giving program) handle awareness, fundraising, and merchandise. The association maintains memberships in national coalitions GEPAC and the Foro Español contra el Cáncer, positioning it within the broader Spanish oncology patient-advocacy ecosystem.

Name

Asociacion Oncologica Extremeña

Legal name

ASOCIACION ONCOLOGICA EXTREMEÑA

Website

https://aoex.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Asociacion Oncologica Extremeña (AOEX) is a nonprofit cancer association founded in 1998 and headquartered in Badajoz, Spain, delivering free psycho-oncological, social, physiotherapy, palliative, and pediatric oncology services to cancer patients and families across 22 delegations in the Extremadura region, supported by over 500 trained volunteers and funded via memberships, donations, grants, and merchandise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Disease-Specific Research & Support (e.g., Cancer, Diabetes, ALS) (BPAGACAA)

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Psycho-oncology services
• Palliative care services
• Oncology social services
• Lymphedema physiotherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Badajoz

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Individuals become members (socios) of AOEX through recurring membership contributions. Options include annual, semi-annual, quarterly, or monthly payment schedules. Suggested amounts are €30, €50, or €60 per year, with custom amounts available.
2. Donations: AOEX accepts donations from individuals and entities. Donations can be made via Bizum (code 04287) and RedSys payment gateway. Preset donation amounts of €10, €30, and €50 are offered on the website.
3. Solidarity Store (Tienda Solidaria): AOEX operates a WooCommerce-based online solidarity store selling branded merchandise and products including the Vonco plush mascot (€14), books (€3–€5), hooded sweatshirts (€19), bracelets (€1), mugs (€6), and aluminum drink bottles (€14). All proceeds support AOEX projects.
4. Bequests and Legacies: AOEX accepts bequests (legados) and inheritances (herencias) from individuals who wish to include the association in their testament. Options include assigning specific goods, naming AOEX as heir, or acting as a co-heir.
5. Solidarity Events: AOEX organizes and receives proceeds from solidarity events organized by the community and partner entities, such as the III Movimiento Rosa, charity dinners, bingo events, and sporting events at various localities in Extremadura.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Asociacion Oncologica Extremeña (AOEX) is a nonprofit cancer association that delivers free psycho-oncological care, social assistance, specialized physiotherapy (lymphedema treatment), palliative care, dependency support, and health prevention services to cancer patients and their families across Extremadura, Spain. The association operates 22 delegations staffed by accredited healthcare professionals and a volunteer corps of over 500 trained individuals, complemented by a solidarity merchandise store and a therapeutic plush companion (Vonco) for children with cancer.

Product overview

AOEX (Asociación Oncológica Extremeña) is a non-profit cancer association providing comprehensive support services to cancer patients and their families in Extremadura. The organization operates as a service-oriented non-profit rather than a technology product company. Its offerings include psychological care (Atención Psicooncológica), social services, workshops, dependency care, and specialized physiotherapy for lymphedema. The flagship product is Vonco, a therapeutic plush toy companion for children with cancer. The organization also maintains a solidarity store selling merchandise, publishes patient guides and educational materials, and operates volunteer programs with over 500 trained volunteers across 22 locations. Core programs include psychological support, social support, the Vonco children's support initiative, and health prevention programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vonco: Voluntary oncology plush toy project for children with cancer. Vonco accompanies young oncology patients throughout their illness process, helps in their physical, emotional and cognitive development, and provides a communication tool through play.

Products and services

• Psycho-oncological Care (Atención Psicooncológica)
• Social Care (Atención Social)
• Physiotherapy (Fisioterapia)
• Dependency Care (Atención a la Dependencia)
• Workshops (Talleres)
• Health Prevention and Promotion (Prevención y Promoción de la Salud)
• Training (Formación)
• Volunteer Program (Voluntariado)
• Vonco Plush Companion (Mi amigo VONCO)
• AOEX Solidarity Store (Tienda Solidaria)
• Publications (Publicaciones)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 trained volunteers serving cancer patients and families

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diputación de BadajozcoreOthersPublic institution that is a collaborating entity of AOEX, providing institutional support and funding to the association's cancer patient support programs in the Badajoz province.
• Diputación de CácerescoreOthersProvincial institution of Cáceres that collaborates with AOEX as an institutional partner supporting cancer patient services in the Cáceres province.
• Caja Rural de ExtremaduraminorOthersExtremadura-based cooperative bank that supports AOEX as a collaborating business entity, contributing to the association's fundraising and community programs.
• Fundación IbercajaminorOthersFoundation of the Ibercaja banking group that collaborates with AOEX as a supporting entity for social programs in Extremadura.
• Fundación La CaixaminorOthersOne of Spain's largest banking foundations, supporting AOEX as a collaborating entity for social welfare and health programs.
• ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles)minorOthersSpanish national organization for the blind that collaborates with AOEX, sharing social mission alignment in supporting people with health-related challenges.
• GEPAC (Grupo Español de Pacientes con Cáncer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Spanish group of cancer patients with whom AOEX is affiliated as a member, participating in broader cancer patient advocacy, information sharing, and policy representation at the national level.
• Fundación ValhondominorOthersLocal foundation in Extremadura supporting AOEX's social programs through collaborative partnerships.
• GlaxoSmithKlineminorOthersPharmaceutical company listed as a collaborating business entity of AOEX, supporting cancer-related programs and patient support initiatives.
• Foro Español contra el CáncercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOEX is a member of the Spanish Forum Against Cancer (Foro Español contra el Cáncer), a national coalition of cancer organizations working on prevention, awareness, and patient advocacy.
• Junta de ExtremaduracoreOthersThe regional government of Extremadura is an institutional partner providing public funding and recognition to AOEX for its cancer patient services across the region. The association holds the Medal of Extremadura from this institution.
• III Movimiento RosaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA regional solidarity movement (III Movimiento Rosa) with which AHIGAL and other municipalities collaborate to organize fundraising events for AOEX, promoting breast cancer awareness and community support.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Fundación Pfizer: Pharmaceutical-company-affiliated foundation supporting patient and health initiatives in Spain. Comparable as an institutional/pharma-aligned health nonprofit partner providing funding, training, and program support to patient associations including cancer-focused ones.
• ONCE (Organización Nacional de Ciegos Españoles): Spanish national organization for the blind and an existing AOEX partner. Comparable as a Spanish social-mission nonprofit with strong institutional backing, professional service delivery, and a diversified revenue model including a commercial arm (lottery).

Broad incumbents

• Cruz Roja Española: The Spanish Red Cross, a major nonprofit providing health and social services nationwide. Comparable as a large Spanish membership-based humanitarian organization with regional delegations, professional service delivery, and diversified funding streams.
• Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC): Spain's largest and most recognized national cancer nonprofit, providing patient support, research funding, and prevention across all autonomous communities including Extremadura. Comparable as a disease-specific health nonprofit, but with vastly greater scale, national brand, and fundraising capacity than AOEX.
• Cáritas Española: Spain's largest social-services nonprofit, providing a broad range of social assistance and community support. Comparable as a large Spanish nonprofit reliant on volunteer networks, donations, and public funding — though operating at much greater scale and across multiple social causes rather than a single disease.

Direct peers

• GEPAC (Grupo Español de Pacientes con Cáncer): National coalition of Spanish cancer patient associations of which AOEX is itself a member. Directly comparable as a peer umbrella for cancer patient advocacy, information sharing, and policy representation in Spain.
• Federación Española de Padres de Niños con Cáncer: National federation of regional pediatric cancer parent associations. Directly comparable because it addresses the same pediatric oncology patient population that AOEX's Vonco program targets.

Regional players

• ASPANION (Asociación de Padres de Niños con Cáncer de la Comunidad Valenciana): Regional pediatric cancer parent association in the Comunidad Valenciana. Directly comparable as a Spanish regional cancer patient nonprofit with multidisciplinary psycho-social services, though focused on pediatric rather than adult oncology.
• AFANION (Asociación de Familias con Niños con Cáncer de Castilla-La Mancha): Regional pediatric cancer family association in Castilla-La Mancha. Comparable as a Spanish regional cancer support nonprofit operating with a similar model of multidisciplinary support, volunteer base, and institutional partnerships.
• AECC Catalunya contra el Càncer: Catalan delegation of the national AECC, operating as a regional cancer support provider. Comparable as a regional Spanish cancer patient support organization with multidisciplinary psycho-social services, though operating under the AECC national brand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AOEx1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCKHbpivrPrWBx_uughicAGw/featured
• Facebookes-es.facebook.com/AsociacionAOEx
• Instagraminstagram.com/aoexbadajoz

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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