Sport for Life (Life with Cancer Foundation)

The Life with Cancer Foundation promotes nationwide physical activity and sports programs for oncology patients of all performance levels through the Sport for Life program. The goal is to effectively reduce therapy-related side effects such as fatigue and psychological distress, as well as to sustainably improve physical fitness and overall well-being. In cooperation with oncological facilities and sports science institutions, tailored training concepts are developed that include both strength- and endurance-oriented elements. Scientific studies demonstrate that regular physical activity under professional guidance strengthens immune defenses, reduces subjective fatigue, and activates psychological resources. Through close collaboration among the involved partners, an interdisciplinary network is created that supports patients at every stage of therapy and contributes to an improved quality of life.

Funding is provided to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and public entities in Germany that can demonstrate cooperation with an oncological facility and a sports science institution. Grants are awarded continuously; applications can be submitted at any time. Financial support covers, among other things, personnel and material costs for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the physical activity programs. Interested sponsors benefit from transparent grant management and individual consultation by the Foundation. Thus, Sport for Life paves the way for innovative, sustainable patient support that strengthens sport as an integral component of cancer therapy and contributes in the long term to the improvement of physical performance and psychological resilience.