About the organization

Basic details : The Leukemia Patient Advocates Foundation is a patient-led non-profit foundation in Switzerland. Its mission is to improve the lives & survival of patients affected by Leukemia. It is a platform for discussions & best practice sharing to Leukemia patient groups worldwide. The foundation collaborates with all stakeholders involved in research, policy, treatment, and care. It also acts as a platform for patient organisations – concentrating on educating, connecting, and supporting patient group leaders.

The foundation acts as a legal platform for self-sustained patient advocacy networks: The CML Advocates Network (116 patient organisations in 86 countries), the MPN Advocates Network, the CLL Advocates Network and the Acute Leukemia Advocates Network (ALAN).

Mission : Our mission is:

➤To improve the lives and survival rates of patients affected by leukemia, as well as their relatives, worldwide
➤To support patient leaders in providing help and support to leukemia patients and their relatives
➤To provide a platform for education and best practice sharing of leukemia patient groups worldwide
➤To collaborate with other stakeholders involved in research, treatment, and care of leukemia patients

Vision : Our vision is a world in which all leukemia patients have access to the best treatment, care and support available.

Organization primary focus : Patient advocacy for the benefit of leukemia patients