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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
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
Jun 6, 2018
“Stay visible”
Erika Gideon has founded the Manja Gideon Foundation on behalf and in the spirit of her daughter.

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 8, 2018
“Controversial genetic testing”
The radio program 4x4 on SRF4 reported on BRCA gene mutations, genetic tests and ovarian canc

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 8, 2018
“Targeted cancer prevention”
The platform www.50plus.ch provided on the occasion of World Ovarian Cancer Day in-depth information on BRCA gene mutations and ovarian can


Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 26, 2018
“The enemy in the belly”
Interview with Prof. Dr. René Hornung, Head of the Women's Clinic of St. Gallen Hospital, on the young Manja Gideon Foundation and its goals


Manja Gideon Foundation
Feb 10, 2018
Info-Booklet
In collaboration with Krebsliga Zürich, the Manja Gideon Foundation has developed and published a small booklet.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Nov 20, 2017
Illustrated biography „traces“
traces manja gideon by Stephanie Ringel tells the story of the life and the philanthropic pursuits of the founder.
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