About LePAF

The Leukaemia Patient Advocates Foundation (LePAF) is a patient-led non-profit foundation in Switzerland. Its mission is to improve the lives and survival of patients affected by leukaemia as well as their relatives by supporting leaders in providing help and support. It is a platform for discussions and best practice sharing to leukaemia patient groups worldwide.

The foundation collaborates with all stakeholders involved in research, treatment and care of leukaemia patients. The foundation acts as a platform for patient organisations – concentrating on educating, connecting and supporting patient group leaders rather than services to patients.

The LePAF mission:

• Improving the lives and survival of patients affected by leukemia as well as their relatives.
• Establishing a platform for discussions and sharing to leukemia patient groups worldwide.
• Collaborating with all stakeholders involved in research, treatment and care of leukemia patients.
• Acting as a legal platform for self-sustained patient advocacy initiatives like Advocacy Networks and Horizons Conferences. The foundation acts as a platform for patient organisations – concentrating on educating, connecting and supporting patient group leaders. These leaders can use the knowledge and experience they get through CLL AN activities like the CLL Horizons Conferences to support CLL patients in their countries.