Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner (help for children with cancer)

What Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner (help for children with cancer) does

Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner is a Luxembourg-registered public utility foundation (fondation d'utilité publique), founded circa 1989–1990, that supports children and adolescents with cancer and their families. It is the only Luxembourg foundation dedicated exclusively to pediatric oncology, operating from its headquarters in Strassen ('Maison des enfants') and additional facilities in Brussels ('Maison des parents' / Maison Losch) and Westende, Belgium (a convalescence apartment). A small core team of approximately nine employees — described as a multidisciplinary psychosocial, pedagogical, and administrative staff — is supplemented by around fifty regular volunteers. The Foundation delivers family support services spanning psychosocial counseling, administrative and logistical assistance, financial aid, home-help, pedagogical activities, school support, and recreational programs for both the sick child and siblings, alongside awareness campaigns (notably 'September in Gold') and direct funding of pediatric oncology research. It holds a Santé 2022/09 health authorization and is GDPR-compliant, with annual external audits and Don en Confiance Luxembourg membership institutionalizing transparency.\n\nThe Foundation's core products and underlying technology are built around a digital fundraising platform (fundraising.fondatioun.lu) constructed and hosted by Raise & Shine SCRL, integrating Stripe for card payment processing and Payconiq for QR-code mobile donations, with Mailchimp powering newsletter communications. The flagship commercial product is the annual LËTZ GO GOLD solidarity race (the ninth edition on 2026-09-26, with 472+ participants and 54 teams), in which each entrant commits to a minimum €200 fundraising pledge. Supporting offerings include a recurring and one-time donation portal with suggested tiers from €15 to €1,000, personalized peer-to-peer fundraising pages for personal celebrations and sporting challenges (one such page raised €18,713 for a 150th-anniversary commemoration), and a branded merchandise line — the Poldi plush mascot — distributed via letzshop.lu. Annual events such as Summerfest (family remembrance), Dîner Blanc (charity gala), and the Charity Basketball Game (Luxembourg national team vs. American expatriates) round out the engagement calendar.\n\nThe business model is donation philanthropy, with no disclosed revenue and no commercial pricing. Income is sourced from (i) private individual donations (one-time and recurring), (ii) corporate sponsorship under a multi-tier Diamond/Gold/Silver/Bronze structure for LËTZ GO GOLD, (iii) in-kind 'competency sponsorship' (IT, administrative, PR, and creative services from corporate volunteers), (iv) material donations of new goods, and (v) testamentary bequests. The go-to-market motion is event-driven and community-led, leveraging the annual LËTZ GO GOLD race, peer-to-peer fundraising pages, and direct-to-consumer digital donations as primary acquisition and conversion channels. Beneficiary 'customers' are pediatric oncology patients and their families in Luxembourg and Belgium, while donor 'customers' span a broad cross-section of Luxembourg society including insurance (CMCM), law (Elvinger Hoss Prussen), biotech (Bionext), financial services (BIL, Raiffeisen, Carne Group), media (RTL, L'essentiel), retail (McDonald's, Circle K), logistics (Cargolux, lux-Airport), and government (Ville de Luxembourg).

Name

Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner (help for children with cancer)

Legal name

FONDATIOUN KRIIBSKRANK KANNER

Website

https://fondatioun.lu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner is a Luxembourg public-utility foundation, founded in 1989, that delivers psychosocial, financial, and pedagogical support to children with cancer and their families, funded primarily by private donations, corporate sponsorship, and the annual LËTZ GO GOLD solidarity race.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Family Advocacy, Parent Training & Support Services (EDAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Pediatric cancer support
• Family assistance services
• Charitable fundraising platform
• Psychosocial support services
• Pediatric oncology research funding

Headquarters

HQ city

Strassen

HQ country

Luxembourg

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Private donations: The Foundation is primarily financed by private donations from individuals, with options for one-time and recurring monthly donations. Donations are tax-deductible in Luxembourg.
2. Corporate sponsorship: Companies sponsor events (particularly LËTZ GO GOLD) or make charitable donations. Sponsorship includes visibility at events and various marketing benefits. Material donations of new goods are also accepted.
3. Fundraising pages: Individuals and groups create fundraising pages for celebrations, sports challenges, or memorials. The Foundation provides the platform infrastructure for collecting donations.
4. Legacies and testaments: Individuals can leave a bequest to the Foundation in their will, providing long-term financial support.
5. Competency sponsorship: Companies provide professional services (IT, administrative, PR, creative) through employee volunteering, valued as in-kind contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner is a Luxembourg-registered public utility foundation that provides direct multidisciplinary support to children with cancer and their families, including psychosocial, administrative, financial, and pedagogical assistance. It funds pediatric oncology research, runs awareness campaigns, and operates dedicated facilities such as the Maison des enfants (Strassen) and Maison des parents (Brussels/Westende). Operations are sustained through private donations, corporate sponsorships, fundraising events, and the sale of branded merchandise.

Product overview

Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner is a public utility foundation supporting children and adolescents with cancer and their families in Luxembourg. The organization operates a unified platform combining direct support services with fundraising capabilities. Core offerings include: family support services (psychosocial, administrative, financial, and pedagogical assistance), awareness campaigns, and pediatric oncology research funding. The primary fundraising vehicle is the LËTZ GO GOLD annual solidarity race, supplemented by an online donation platform supporting one-time and recurring donations, and personalized fundraising pages for individual campaigns (celebrations and sporting challenges). Additional services include corporate sponsorship programs, volunteer opportunities, and testamentary legacy arrangements. The foundation also organizes annual events including Summerfest, Dîner Blanc, and Charity Basketball Game.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LËTZ GO GOLD: Annual solidarity race to raise funds for pediatric oncology research.
• Summerfest
• Dîner Blanc
• Charity Basketball Game
• Poldi

Products and services

• Family Support Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Children supported annually - exact number varies by year (2024 data)

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, supporting and minor.

• CMCMflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. CMCM (mutual health insurance company) provides significant financial sponsorship ensuring event organization costs are covered so 100% of donations go to research.
• Elvinger Hoss PrussencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Law firm providing sponsorship support.
• BionextcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Biotechnology company supporting pediatric oncology research.
• Carne GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Professional services firm committed to corporate social responsibility.
• GRIDXcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026.
• McDonald's LuxembourgsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026.
• CargoluxsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Cargo airline company.
• RTL GroupsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Media conglomerate.
• Loterie NationalesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. National lottery organization.
• Circle KsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Convenience store chain.
• SolarexsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026.
• BIL (Banque Internationale à Luxembourg)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Major Luxembourg bank.
• RaiffeisensupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Cooperative banking group.
• lux-AirportsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026.
• Moreno ArchitecturesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026.
• L'essentielsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLogistics and media partner for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. Major Luxembourg news outlet providing media coverage.
• Ville de LuxembourgsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerLogistics and media partner for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026. City of Luxembourg providing event logistics support.
• Creche Foyers Barbara et TiramisuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogistics and media partner for LËTZ GO GOLD 2026.
• TakaneocoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing web infrastructure and hosting services for fondatioun.lu website.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing platform for online donations, implemented by Raise & Shine.
• Raise & Shine SCRLcoreTechnology or IntegrationPlatform constructor and host for the fundraising website (fundraising.fondatioun.lu).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Enfants & Santé: French association supporting children with cancer and their families, providing financial, psychological, and recreational aid. Comparable European pediatric cancer family support mission.
• Stichting KiKa (Kinderen Kankervrij): Dutch foundation dedicated to fighting childhood cancer, funding research and supporting affected families. Comparable operating model, disease focus, and combination of fundraising events with research grants.
• Children with Cancer UK: UK charity supporting children with cancer and their families through research funding and family support services. Directly comparable mission, beneficiary group, and mix of family services + research grants as the subject foundation.
• Stiftung Kinderkrebsforschung: German foundation funding pediatric cancer research and supporting affected families. Directly comparable as a DACH-region pediatric cancer foundation with similar mission and family-support scope.
• Fondation Kriibskrank Kanner doo (Croatia/Kosovo): Separately established pediatric cancer foundation sharing the same name and Luxembourg-origin inspiration. Directly comparable mission serving children with cancer and families, with similar cross-border operational scope.

Broad incumbents

• Fondation contre le Cancer (Belgium): Belgium's national cancer foundation, broader in scope (all cancers, all ages) but operates in the same Belgian geography as the Foundation's Brussels and Westende facilities with overlapping corporate sponsors.
• Fondation ARC pour la recherche sur le cancer: Major French cancer research foundation funding research across cancer types. Broader scope but directly comparable as a European cancer philanthropy raising funds through events and corporate partnerships.
• St. Jude Children's Research Hospital: Leading US pediatric cancer research and treatment institution. Comparable pediatric oncology focus, but operates at vastly larger scale and combines clinical care with research funding.
• Cancer Research UK: UK's largest cancer research charity. Much broader in scope and scale, but comparable in funding research and running large-scale national fundraising events.

Others

• Childhood Cancer International: Global network of childhood cancer organizations. Comparable as an ecosystem participant; the Foundation could potentially partner or affiliate rather than directly compete.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FondatiounKriibskrankKanner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fondatioun-kriibskrank-kanner-aide-aux-enfants-atteints-d'un-cancer-
• Instagraminstagram.com/letz_go_gold

Compliance2 records

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