Support for 100 families of Czech cancer patients

Since February 2026, Amelie has continued its mission of providing free psychosocial support to adults living with cancer and their loved ones throughout the Czech Republic. Every day, people facing cancer rely on our psychological, social, nutritional and physiotherapy consultations, support groups, educational activities and volunteer services to help them navigate the challenges that cancer brings into their lives.

One of the highlights of this period was Tulip Month 2026, our long-standing nationwide awareness and support campaign that has been organized every March since 2013. The tulip, as a symbol of spring, represents hope, renewal and positive change. Through Tulip Month, we aim to bring these values to people affected by cancer and remind them that they are not alone.

As part of the campaign, volunteers decorated dozens of oncology departments across the country with artwork, messages and handmade gifts created by children, students, families and supporters. Thousands of drawings, cards and encouraging messages reached hospitals, helping to transform clinical environments into brighter and more welcoming spaces. These simple gestures carried a powerful message of solidarity, kindness and hope.

Tulip Month also included many community and fundraising activities. Supporters participated in charity bazaars, awareness events and local initiatives that helped raise both funds and awareness about the psychosocial needs of people living with cancer.

In spring 2026, Amelie once again joined the Czech nationwide Cancer Prevention Day, organized by the Czech League Against Cancer. Our volunteers helped distribute the traditional yellow flowers, raising awareness about cancer prevention and the importance of support services for patients and families.

We were also grateful to take part in several community events, including the Savills Bake & Sale Charity Market, where employees and supporters came together to raise funds for cancer support services. Another meaningful partnership was a charitable event organized by Barclays, whose employees contributed both financial support and awareness for our mission.

On May 17, 2026, we participated in the third annual X-RUN Charity Race in Prague. Families, experienced runners, beginners and supporters gathered in Solidarita Park for a day filled with sport, community and solidarity. Hosted by Petr Vojnar, the event included activities for children and adults, emergency service demonstrations, sports challenges and entertainment throughout the park. The proceeds from registration fees directly supported Amelie’s services for people affected by cancer.

Music also remained an important part of our community activities. During the spring, the Friends of Amelie Choir performed a charity concert at the Kampa Community Centre in Prague, bringing together clients, volunteers, supporters and members of the public. Shared music continues to create moments of connection, joy and emotional support for everyone involved.

Another successful event was the Amelie Minigolf Cup 2026, which combined friendly competition with fundraising and awareness raising. Events like these demonstrate that support for people living with cancer can take many forms and can bring communities together in positive and meaningful ways.

Alongside these special events, Amelie continued to provide regular services through its centers and online programs. Every week, clients participated in activities such as oncology yoga, physiotherapist-led exercise sessions, Pilates, Nordic walking, memory training, oriental dance, return-to-work support groups and online peer-support groups for people living with cancer. Similar activities continued in our centers in Prague, Liberec, Olomouc, Rakovník and other regions, ensuring that support remained accessible regardless of where people live.

Our volunteer program in oncology wards also continued throughout this period. Trained volunteers regularly visited patients in hospitals, offering conversation, companionship and emotional support during treatment. For many patients, these visits provide an important reminder that someone cares and that they do not have to face cancer alone.

We were especially proud that one of our long-term hospital volunteers, Emtital Pekníková, who regularly visits patients on oncology wards, received the prestigious Kresadlo Award 2025 for outstanding volunteer service. The award was presented during a ceremonial event organized by Hestia on May 21, 2026, at the Residence of the Mayor of Prague. This recognition highlights the invaluable contribution of volunteers whose kindness, empathy and dedication bring comfort and human connection to people facing cancer treatment.

Looking ahead, we are already preparing a special milestone celebration. On October 4, 2026, together with Prague 10 District, we will organize the Garage Band Festival, a charity music event celebrating the 20th anniversary of Amelie. We look forward to bringing together supporters, volunteers, musicians, clients and the wider public to celebrate two decades of helping people live with cancer with dignity, courage and hope.

Thank you for standing with us. Your support allows Amelie to continue offering professional help, human connection and hope to people facing one of the most difficult challenges of their lives. Together, we are helping people not only cope with cancer, but continue living meaningful and fulfilling lives despite it.

Since June 2025, Amelie has continued to provide comprehensive, free psychosocial support to adults living with cancer and their loved ones across the Czech Republic. A cancer diagnosis does not bring only medical challenges – it also brings fear, uncertainty, emotional strain and social difficulties. Our mission is to stand beside people in these difficult moments and help them find stability, orientation and hope.

Every day, we offer psychological counselling, social counselling, nutritional and physiotherapy consultations, support groups and individual assistance. Our Centers in Prague, Liberec, Olomouc, Hradec Králové and the Central Bohemian Region provide safe spaces where people can find professional guidance as well as human understanding and dignity. Our trained volunteers regularly visit oncology wards, bringing conversation, encouragement and small gestures of kindness directly to patients’ bedsides.

A key part of our work is the Amelie Helpline, available throughout the Czech Republic. Anyone facing cancer – patients or their family members – can reach out and receive support, information and a safe space to share fears and practical concerns. The Helpline helps people process the shock of diagnosis, navigate next steps and connect with further professional support. In moments of uncertainty, it ensures that no one has to face cancer alone.

Alongside direct services, we continued our online channel of live educational lectures and discussions, accessible nationwide. Between June 2025 and February 2026, we addressed a wide range of important topics, including:

Lymphatic system and skin health
Non-healing wounds
Psychosomatic aspects of kidney tumors
Inflammation under control – natural pathways to balance
Lung cancer: myths, reality and hope
Psychosocial aspects of lung cancer
Hemato-oncological diseases
Aids and tools for self-sufficiency
Breast cancer – prevention and self-examination
Neuropathy related to cancer treatment
Living with testicular cancer
Men under pressure: coping with stress and asking for help
Genetics in oncology
An international online session
Christmas reflection
Low-residue diet in digestive tract diseases (January 2026)

In September 2025, we presented Amelie’s work at public events such as SPORT X-PERIENCE and the Social Fair in Prague 8 + Prague 10  raising awareness about the importance of psychosocial support in cancer care.

On September 20, 2025, we organized “Petra’s Run for Amelie” at the Mšeno Reservoir in Jablonec nad Nisou. The 3.3 km route welcomed runners, walkers and families. The event was not about speed, but about solidarity. It also paid tribute to Petra Kuntošová, who devoted many years of dedicated work to leading the Liberec Center. The gathering reminded everyone that when cancer enters life, community and support matter deeply.

On October 26, 2025, the Northumbria Chamber Choir from the United Kingdom performed a concert for Amelie at the Church of St. Thomas in Prague. The evening was filled with music, connection and shared hope.

During the Advent season, the Friends of Amelie Choir – open to clients, volunteers and supporters – performed several concerts, including at the Community Centre Kampa and in Prague 10. Singing together brought joy and a sense of belonging during a time that can be emotionally challenging for many patients and families.

In January 2026, Amelie joined the international World Cancer Walk movement. Many groups across the Czech Republic participated alongside us, expressing solidarity with everyone affected by cancer and highlighting the importance of psychosocial care as an essential part of comprehensive cancer support.

We are now fully preparing Tulip Month in hospitals. With the arrival of spring, we want to bring hope to oncology wards. Children and young people from schools are creating pictures, cards and small gifts that will decorate hospital departments and reach patients directly. These simple gestures carry a powerful message: even in the most difficult moments, there is care, connection and hope.

Thanks to your support, we continue to help people not only survive cancer, but live life with it – with courage, dignity and hope.

Links:

• https://www.amelie-zs.cz/en/