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Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 18, 2022
Researching for better cancer therapies
The goal of her research is to determine the factors that influence the efficacy of DNA repair.


Manja Gideon Foundation
May 8, 2021
#PowerfulTogether
“Powerful Together” is the slogan of this year’s WOCD campaign, initiated by the non-profit World Ovarian Cancer Coalition


Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 30, 2021
Giving feelings a shape
On the eve of World Ovarian Cancer Day in 2019, Sprenger participated in a panel discussion at an info session hosted by the MGF
Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 7, 2021
The search for hope
Hadar Golan-Berman has won a three-year scholarship from the Manja Gideon Foundation.


Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 7, 2020
Staying active – despite the pandemic
Women are still contracting the disease. They need information and the best medical attention and care.


Manja Gideon Foundation
Oct 15, 2020
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every year in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws attention to women’s situation

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 4, 2020
8 May: World Ovarian Cancer Day
The 8th of May is World Ovarian Cancer Day, a global initiative that seeks to educate women on the importance of early detection.


Manja Gideon Foundation
May 4, 2020
“Vulnerability and strength”
People are far too hesitant to talk about women’s health. In Switzerland, what’s most important is that everything works and stays on track


Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 27, 2020
“Take complexity seriously”
I always let the material determine the form. That’s why I chose fabrics that I’ve used before. I integrated silk into the floral pattern


Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 20, 2020
“Supporting a meaningful cause”
Civic engagement helps to unite people by promoting trust and a sense of community.


Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 13, 2020
“Still a taboo topic”
Women’s health, and in particular ovarian cancer, is difficult to talk about. The subject is still taboo.


Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 8, 2020
Designed to inform and educate
“Leaving Traces” is both a charity campaign and a limited-edition pillow series.
Manja Gideon Foundation
Feb 4, 2020
More than pillow-talk
Today is World Cancer Day, and Storyfabrics has taken up the topic of women's health to raise awareness of ovarian cancer.


Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 10, 2019
Our warmest thanks!
Our founder Manja Gideon loved striking costume jewellery and over her lifetime amassed a collection of unusual pieces.


Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 3, 2019
Ovarian Cancer and Genetic Mutations
New MGF-Spotlight video online


Manja Gideon Foundation
Oct 4, 2019
Our Spotlight Videos are now online
Today we are launching the Manja Gideon Foundation’s official YouTube channel, “Manja Gideon Foundation – Learn about Ovarian Cancer”


Manja Gideon Foundation
Jun 12, 2019
A bright outlook
We at the Manja Gideon Foundation don’t just write e-mails – we also like to send letters.


Manja Gideon Foundation
May 7, 2019
“Be a pain in the neck”
Lots of guests, lots of questions and an open, informal atmosphere – looking back at an evening full of surprises.

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 7, 2019
Ovarian cancer – the hidden risk
The Zurich Cancer League and the Manja Gideon Foundation are hosting a public information event on the eve of the World Ovarian Cancer Day.
Manja Gideon Foundation
Nov 8, 2018
We take over BRCA Switzerland
The Manja Gideon Foundation maintains a close cooperation with BRCA Switzerland
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