Liga proti rakovine SR / League Against Cancer in Slovakia

What Liga proti rakovine SR / League Against Cancer in Slovakia does

Liga proti rakovine Slovenskej republiky (Liga proti rakovine SR / League Against Cancer in Slovakia) is a non-profit civic association (občianske združenie) founded in 1990 and headquartered in Bratislava at Brestová 6. It provides free psychosocial, informational, and practical support services to oncology patients and their families in Slovakia, financed entirely through donations rather than fees. The organization operates a national service network consisting of three Help Centers (Centrá pomoci) in Bratislava, Košice, and Martin; 12 regional branches spanning Banská Bystrica, Bardejov, Bratislava, Lučenec, Nitra, Partizánske, Pezinok, Piešťany, Skalica, Topoľčany, Trnava, and Žilina; and four separately incorporated collective member organizations (Klub IRIS Nové Zámky, Turčianske Venuše Martin, OZ NARCIS Vranov nad Topľou, Slovenské združenie stomikov SLOVILCO Topoľčany).

Its core service portfolio includes the free Onkoporadňa telephone and email helpline (0800 11 88 11) staffed by oncologists, oncopsychologists, nutritionists, and social-legal advisors; a nationwide oncopsychologist network embedded in hospital departments; multi-day relaxation stays at spa towns such as Trenčianske Teplice; a Rodinná týždňovka family week for households affected by pediatric cancer; Krátkodobé ubytovanie short-term accommodation in Bratislava for patients traveling for treatment; one-time financial contributions (Jednorazový príspevok) for patients in material distress; the OnkoForum.sk online community; and the Vystrihaj sa Slovensko hair-donation wig campaign. Public-facing annual programs include the Deň narcisov (Daffodil Day) public collection — the 30th jubilee edition in 2026 raised a record 1,580,386.74 EUR — and the OnkOlympiáda sports event series for oncology patients launched in 2015. Educational output consists of preventive lectures, free printed and digital information materials covering cancer types, treatments, nutrition, and rehabilitation, plus supervisory programs for healthcare professionals.

The organization's revenue mechanics rely on five channels: the annual Daffodil Day public collection, individual donations, corporate sponsorships (DHL, MetLife, dm drogerie markt Slovensko, ZONES, AEI, CITY ARENA, IDS Slovakia, Empire jazyková škola, NATURES Beta Glucan, Nadácia Slovenskej sporiteľne), the Slovak 2% income-tax designation program (with 3% available to volunteers), and merchandise sales via merch.sk. Its newest revenue-deployment instrument is the Narcisová výzva grant program, allocating 150,000 EUR to hospitals, hospices, and patient-serving civic associations. Liga proti rakovine SR is led by Executive Director Ing. Eva Kováčová under the supervision of a Správna rada (Supervisory Board) chaired by doc. MUDr. Vladimír Bella, PhD., with a lean paid headcount of 16 employees leaning on a large volunteer base; the organization reports IČO 00 64 12 19 and is not VAT-registered. No parent company, equity investors, or M&A activity are associated with the entity.

Name

Liga proti rakovine SR / League Against Cancer in Slovakia

Legal name

Liga proti rakovine Slovenskej republiky

Website

https://lpr.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liga proti rakovine SR is a Slovak non-profit civic association, founded 1990, providing free psychosocial, informational, and material support — including helpline counseling, oncopsychology, relaxation stays, family programs, accommodation, and financial aid — to oncology patients and their families across Slovakia via 3 Help Centers and 12 regional branches.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

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
• Psychosocial oncology services
• Oncopsychology counseling
• Cancer awareness campaigns
• Patient education materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Bratislava

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liga proti rakovine SR is a Slovak non-profit civic association that provides free psychosocial, psychological, and practical support to oncological patients and their families. Its core offerings include a free oncology helpline (Onkoporadňa), a network of oncopsychologists embedded in hospitals, three Help Centers, relaxation stays, family week programs, excursions, short-term accommodation, one-time financial contributions, and free patient education materials. The organization is financed by donations, the annual Deň narcisov public collection, 2% tax assignments, and corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

Liga proti rakovine SR is a non-profit civic association (občianske združenie) providing psychosocial support services to oncology patients and their families in Slovakia. The organization operates a network of help centers, free oncology helpline, and various recreational programs including relaxation stays, family weeks, and excursions. Their core offering combines direct patient support services (help centers, oncopsychology network, accommodation, financial assistance) with public health education (preventive lectures, patient information materials) and awareness campaigns (Daffodil Day, OnkOlympiáda). The organization also supports healthcare professionals through education programs and runs grant programs to fund broader oncology care improvements across Slovakia.

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Products and services

• Onkoporadňa (Free Oncology Helpline) Free telephone and email counseling service (helpline 0800 11 88 11) for oncological patients and their families, providing daily consultations with doctors, psychologists, nutritionists, and social-legal advisors.
• Centrá pomoci (Help Centers) Three community Help Centers in Bratislava, Košice, and Martin where oncological patients meet, engage in activities, and receive psychological support outside hospital settings.
• Relaxačné pobyty (Relaxation Stays) Multi-day recreational programs held in spa towns such as Trenčianske Teplitky, offering oncological patients rest, therapeutic activities, and mutual peer support; since 2009, more than 1,700 patients have participated.
• Rodinná týždňovka (Family Week) Summer program for families with children affected by cancer, providing recreation and psychosocial support for the entire family unit.
• Krátkodobé ubytovanie (Short-term Accommodation) Free accommodation facility in Bratislava for oncological patients and their relatives who are traveling to the city for treatment.
• Jednorazový príspevok (One-time Financial Contribution) One-time financial assistance program providing direct monetary support to oncological patients in need during treatment.
• Sieť onkopsychológov (Network of Oncopsychologists) National network of oncopsychologists delivering free in-person psychological counseling to oncological patients and their families directly on hospital wards in selected Slovak cities.
• Deň narcisov (Daffodil Day) Annual national public fundraising and awareness campaign held since 1996, with the 30th jubilee edition in 2026 raising a record 1,580,386.74 EUR; engages thousands of volunteers distributing daffodils across Slovakia.
• OnkOlympiáda Annual sports event for oncological patients featuring disciplines such as volleyball, archery, football, floorball, and swimming; first held in 2015 in Lučenec.
• Informačné materiály (Patient Information Materials) Free educational publications covering various cancer types, treatment options, patient nutrition, and patient guidance, available in printed and digital formats.
• Preventívne prednášky (Preventive Lectures) Educational lectures delivered to schools, companies, and the general public on cancer prevention, early detection, and healthy lifestyle.
• Vzdelávanie odborných pracovníkov (Healthcare Professional Education) Educational and supervision programs for psychologists, social workers, and healthcare professionals working with oncological patients.
• OnkoForum.sk Online community forum for oncological patients to connect, share experiences, and provide mutual peer support.
• Narcisová výzva (Narcissus Challenge Grant Program) Grant program with a total value of 150,000 EUR to support hospitals, healthcare facilities, hospices, and smaller civic associations helping oncological patients.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ZONESminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Liga proti rakovine's mission and activities.
• DHLminorOthersLogistics partner supporting the organization's operations.
• MetLifeminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Liga proti rakovine's activities.
• IDS SlovakiaminorOthersPartner organization supporting Liga proti rakovine's mission.
• Nadácia Slovenskej sporiteľne (Slovak Savings Bank Foundation)minorOthersFoundation partner supporting cancer patient assistance programs.
• NATURES Beta GlucanminorOthersPartner providing support for Liga proti rakovine's activities.
• AEIminorOthersCorporate partner supporting Liga proti rakovine's activities.
• CITY ARENAminorOthersShopping center partner supporting the organization's fundraising activities.
• Empire jazyková škola (Empire Language School)minorOthersPartner organization supporting Liga proti rakovine's activities.
• dm drogerie markt SlovenskominorOthersFinancial supporter of relaxation stays for oncological patients.
• Všeobecná zdravotná poisťovňa (VšZP)minorOthersHealth insurance company that supported OnkOlympiáda 2018 sports event for oncological patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lpr_sr
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAwOsU9K7-qZA5Pz1vnjAqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ligaprotirakovine
• Instagraminstagram.com/ligaprotirakovine
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liga-proti-rakovine-sr-league-against-cancer-in-slovakia

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Profiles9 records

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