Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer

What Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer does

Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer (LVCC) is a non-profit association founded in 1959 and headquartered in Sion, Switzerland, that provides comprehensive support services to cancer patients, their families, and survivors across the canton of Valais. The organization is a member of the Swiss Cancer League (Ligue suisse contre le cancer) network and operates four physical locations: its Sion headquarters plus antenna offices in Brig (Upper Valais), Martigny, and Rennaz (Chablais), with on-site presence in partner hospitals. Service offerings include counseling and psychological support, a volunteer-driven transport service for treatment visits, a specialized stomatherapy center (covered by Swiss health insurance), the Oncoreha-vs oncological rehabilitation program, prevention and screening awareness (breast, skin, intestinal cancers), and peer support groups.

The organization's core business model is donation- and membership-driven, with no products or services sold for profit. Revenue streams include individual donations, legacies, membership contributions, and proceeds from fundraising events such as La Montheysanne (a solidarity race against women's cancer isolation), the Bärgüf cycling event, and October Rose awareness campaigns. Partnerships span the Swiss Cancer League, regional hospital psycho-oncology units, ARFEC for pediatric cancer families, AVAC for educational programs, CMS home care services, and approximately 14 foundations and charities providing financial support for patient assistance.

LVCC is staffed by a small team of 7 employees including a director, secretaries, social workers (per the team page), and stomatherapists, supported by a committee presided over by Dr Pierre-Yves Lovey with Franck Moos as Director. Distribution is entirely canton-level (Valais), with no geographic expansion ambitions evident. The organization differentiates itself through its 360-degree service model, regional physical presence in a geographically challenging mountainous canton, and integration with the national Swiss Cancer League's resources and expertise.

Name

Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer

Legal name

Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer

Website

https://valais.liguecancer.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer is a non-profit association founded in 1959 that provides counseling, transport, stomatherapy, and oncological rehabilitation services to cancer patients and their families across the Swiss canton of Valais, funded by donations and memberships as a member of the Swiss Cancer League network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-Profit Cancer Patient Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGACAK

Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Health & Medical Nonprofits

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Oncological rehabilitation services
• Stomatherapy care
• Patient transport services
• Cancer prevention programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sion

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and legacies: The organization relies primarily on donations and legacies from the public to fund its operations and patient support services.
2. Membership contributions: Members provide financial support through annual contributions, enabling the organization to carry out its mission across the canton.
3. Fundraising events: Organization of special events and campaigns such as La Montheysanne, Bärgüf cycling event, and October Rose breast cancer awareness activities to generate funds.

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer provides comprehensive cancer patient support services across the Valais canton, including individual counseling and psychological support, volunteer-driven transport to medical appointments, a specialized stomatherapy center (covered by health insurance), the Oncoreha-vs oncological rehabilitation program, peer support groups, and cancer prevention and screening awareness. All services are delivered free of charge to patients and families through its headquarters in Sion and three regional offices in Brig, Martigny, and Rennaz.

Product overview

Ligue valaisanne contre le cancer operates as a unified non-profit service organization providing comprehensive cancer support rather than a technology platform. The organization offers integrated services including counseling and psychological support, patient transport, stomatherapy care, oncological rehabilitation (Oncoreha-vs), prevention programs, and an information helpline. Services are delivered through its main office in Sion and regional branches in Brig, Martigny, and Rennaz, with all offerings working together to support patients throughout their cancer journey.

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Products and services

• Conseil et soutien (Counseling and Support) Individual counseling, psychological support, and practical assistance for cancer patients and their families, including help with insurance, administrative procedures, and financial aid.
• Service des transports (Transport Service)
• Centre de stomathérapie (Stomatherapy Center)
• Oncoreha-vs (Oncological Rehabilitation)
• Cours et groupes (Courses and Support Groups)
• Prévention et dépistage (Prevention and Screening)
• InfoCancer Helpline
• La bougie 'Ruban Rose' (Pink Ribbon Candle)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BärgüfminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOrganizes an annual cycling event from Stalden to Moosalp to raise funds for cancer research and support. The 2026 event is scheduled for August 29, 2026. Funds are entirely dedicated to cancer prevention, patient support, and research.
• La MontheysanneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAn association in Monthey organizing a solidarity race to fight isolation of women with cancer (primarily breast and lung cancer). They organize the annual La Montheysanne race and collaborate on activities to support cancer patients.
• Hatt-Bucher-StiftungminorOthersFoundation that provides financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation Annette et Léonard GianaddaminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation Charles et Michelle InduniminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation Christiane de FougyminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation les MarmousetsminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation Louise MisteliminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation PassifloreminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation Pape FrançoisminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Fondation Pro AegrotisminorOthersFoundation providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Les Anges d'AngelineminorOthersOrganization providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Polo mit HerzminorOthersOrganization providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Secours d'hiver du Valais romandminorOthersWinter relief organization in French-speaking Valais providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• SOS enfants de chez nousminorOthersOrganization providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Tous unis contre le cancer des enfantsminorOthersOrganization united against children's cancer providing financial support for patient assistance programs.
• Zoé4lifeminorOthersOrganization providing financial support for patient assistance programs, particularly focused on children's cancer.
• Centre Hospitalier du Valais Romand (Psycho-oncology unit)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the psycho-oncology and palliative care unit for psychological support to cancer patients. The unit provides group sessions, family support, and specialized psychological care.
• Association Romande des familles d'enfants cancéreux (ARFEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for support of families with children with cancer. ARFEC provides apartments near CHUV, vacation camps, and loan services for families in need.
• Ligue suisse contre le cancercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational parent organization. Ligue valaisanne is a member of the Swiss Cancer League, which provides resources, expertise, guidelines, and coordination across cantonal leagues.
• Association Apprendre à Vivre avec le Cancer (AVAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation and support program animated by health professionals. The program runs 4 times per year in Sion, Sierre, Martigny and St-Maurice. Won Distinguished Merit Award in 1995 from EONS and 2012 recognition from Swiss Cancer League.
• Centre médico-social (CMS) Sion-Hérens-ContheycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome care and social services collaboration. CMS provides home nursing, household help, medical controls, social work, and other support services integrated with the league's patient support.
• CanddlonaminorOthersArtisanal candle maker. The 'Ruban Rose' candle (Monoi scent) is sold with 20% of sales donated to Ligue Valaisanne. A product-based fundraising partnership.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lega cancro Ticino: Italian-speaking Swiss cantonal cancer league with a comparable service model (counseling, financial aid, support groups). Highly relevant as a third-language cantonal peer alongside LVCC and the Romandie leagues.
• Ligue vaudoise contre le cancer: French-speaking cantonal peer serving the canton of Vaud. Offers a near-identical service portfolio (counseling, transport, stomatherapy, financial aid) and is the most natural sibling peer to LVCC in the Romandie region.
• Krebsliga Zürich: The German-speaking cantonal cancer league for Zürich, offering the same core mix of counseling, financial aid, transport and support groups as LVCC but at significantly larger scale in a more urban canton.
• Ligue genevoise contre le cancer: Cantonal cancer league for Geneva providing counseling, material/financial assistance and support groups. Directly comparable mission and bilingual service delivery, though operating in an urban canton.
• Krebsliga Bern: Cantonal cancer league for the canton of Bern. Offers the same integrated cancer-support services as LVCC and is comparable in mission, funding model and service breadth, though larger in scale.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: US national voluntary health organization delivering cancer research, patient support, and information services. Comparable in mission (cancer patient support, prevention, screening) but operates at vastly greater geographic and financial scale.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK's largest cancer support charity providing information, financial help, nursing services and a national support line. Comparable as a national-scale non-profit cancer-support organization, far larger than LVCC but with overlapping service categories.
• Ligue suisse contre le cancer: The national parent organization of LVCC and the umbrella federation of Swiss cantonal cancer leagues. Comparable as it provides cancer information (InfoCancer helpline), prevention campaigns, advocacy, and coordinates the cantonal network including LVCC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/liguevalaisannecontrelecancer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ligue-valaisanne-contre-le-cancer

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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