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New videos online
Missed our info event on 5.5.2022? Don’t worry – we recorded both of the talks.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Jun 14, 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
Apr 18, 2022


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

Manja Gideon Foundation
May 8, 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 30, 2021
The search for hope
Hadar Golan-Berman has won a three-year scholarship from the Manja Gideon Foundation.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 7, 2021


Staying active – despite the pandemic
Women are still contracting the disease. They need information and the best medical attention and care.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 7, 2020


Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every year in October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws attention to women’s situation

Manja Gideon Foundation
Oct 15, 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


“Supporting a meaningful cause”
Civic engagement helps to unite people by promoting trust and a sense of community.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 20, 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 13, 2020


Designed to inform and educate
“Leaving Traces” is both a charity campaign and a limited-edition pillow series.

Manja Gideon Foundation
Apr 8, 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
Feb 4, 2020


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 10, 2019


Ovarian Cancer and Genetic Mutations
New MGF-Spotlight video online

Manja Gideon Foundation
Dec 3, 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
Oct 4, 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
Jun 12, 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


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

Manja Gideon Foundation
Jun 6, 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
May 8, 2018
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