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To maintain our connection with our donors, our partners and everyone who wants to advance cancer research, UP Against Cancer regularly organizes events that bring people together, inspire and mobilize.
Sporting events, gala evenings, artistic gatherings or original initiatives: so many opportunities to share special moments, raise awareness of our mission and provide concrete support to the researchers we work with.
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19
novembre 2026
The Butterfly Effect
When Art Takes on Cancer
This November, come and enjoy an artistic and charitable experience in support of cancer research!
UP Against Cancer entrusted large resin butterflies to some fifteen Belgian artists, who will transform them into unique works of art, symbols of transformation, hope and impact.
At an exceptional opening on Thursday, November 19, the butterflies will take flight, perhaps all the way to your home? Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire a unique and meaningful work of art!
100% of the proceeds will go directly and exclusively to our research projects. Art can change lives… and so can you!
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08
octobre 2026
"La vie en rose" Gala Evening 2026

Our Gala Evening took place on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
In addition to the announcement of our new name, guests enjoyed an elegant, vibrant and unforgettable evening dedicated to solidarity.
Their presence and generosity helped advance hopeful scientific projects against cancer.
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31
mai 2026
20 km of Brussels 2026
On Sunday, May 31, 2026, we set Brussels buzzing to the rhythm of solidarity and butterflies.
90 runners and walkers proudly wore the colors of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation at the 20 km of Brussels.
Thanks to their unwavering motivation, nearly 16,200 euros were raised to advance research, proof that when individual commitments come together, they can trigger a butterfly effect in the fight against cancer.
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02
octobre 2025
"Allumez le feu" Gala Evening 2025
The Fournier-Majoie Foundation’s Gala Evening took place on Thursday, October 2, 2025, on the theme ALLUMEZ LE FEU. On the program for this unforgettable evening: a refined dinner, an exceptional auction, a raffle with one-of-a-kind prizes… and a fiery dance party!
Above all, it was an opportunity to support a hopeful scientific project: »Light the Fire », an innovative immunotherapy that notably targets osteosarcoma, a rare and particularly aggressive bone cancer affecting young people aged 12 to 20.
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05
septembre 2025
Les Voiles du Zoute 2025

On September 5, 2025, nearly 20 boats set sail for a cause that changes lives!
Sailing under the colors of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation, participants headed out on an exceptional adventure combining passion and commitment against cancer. 🎗️
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25
mai 2025
20 km of Brussels 2025
Together, let’s run or walk against cancer!
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, 85 big-hearted athletes took part in the legendary 20 km of Brussels race in the colors of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation to support cancer research.
In line with our 100% model, all the funds raised support our 2025 focus project “Light the Fire” against osteosarcoma, a highly aggressive bone cancer particularly among 12 to 20 year olds.
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03
octobre 2024
"Harry Potter" Gala Evening 2024
On October 3, 2024, we enjoyed a magical evening of solidarity at our Harry Potter themed gala to fight cancer differently.
On the program: a gourmet dinner followed by a dance party, an exceptional auction and a raffle, but above all an opportunity to support oncology research.
In line with our 100% model, all of the evening’s proceeds went to our research project “tobacco to treat cancer“: a new treatment for blood cancers developed from tobacco plants.
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06
septembre 2024
Les Voiles du Zoute 2024

Take part in an inter-company regatta and enjoy a unique experience in support of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation.
Les Voiles du Zoute: the best way to effectively boost your group’s motivation, strengthen team spirit and share powerful moments together in an exceptional setting.
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26
mai 2024
20 km of Brussels

Together, let’s run or walk against cancer!
On Sunday, May 26, 2024, become a hero by taking part in the legendary 20 km of Brussels race in the colors of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation!
On your own, with friends or with colleagues, sign up through our online platform and create your team to raise donations.
(In line with our 100% model, all funds raised will support the innovative targeted therapy project Tobacco to Treat Cancer)
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01
janvier 2024
"C'est MAJOIE de vous inviter" Dinners

Host a charity dinner and ask your guests to come empty-handed (no wine, no flowers, no chocolates, …) and instead make a donation to fight cancer differently.
Their donations (tax-deductible) will support innovative cancer research projects.
You will receive awareness materials to give to each of your guests.
At the end of the dinner, one of your guests could take over and host a charity dinner in turn.
“A chain is only as strong as each link”.
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01
janvier 2024
Challenge 2024
Turn your New Year’s resolutions into good deeds against cancer!
How about giving more meaning to your resolutions by putting them to work for a cause that concerns us all?
Sporty, creative, culinary, artistic or offbeat, solo or as a group, create your own challenge and raise funds to support cancer research.
For example, your resolution to live a healthier life could translate into kilometers covered, hours of meditation or new balanced recipes.
For every km covered, every successful recipe, every hour of meditation, etc., ask your friends, family or colleagues to support you with a donation of €5/10/20 per goal achieved.
Rally the people around you behind the cause that matters to you!
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21
septembre 2023
Gala Evening 2023
The ACTORS in the fight against cancer walked the red carpet, for one evening, at our Gala Evening on September 21.
On the program: a gourmet dinner followed by a dance party, an exceptional auction and a raffle, but above all … support for a very promising scientific project in immunotherapy called “Chasing the Clouds“.
In line with our 100% model, all funds raised will support this innovative treatment against ovarian and colorectal cancer.
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08
septembre 2023
Voiles du Zoute 2023

The 2nd edition of Les Voiles du Zoute took place on September 8 in the famous seaside resort of Knokke-Heist.
19 boats took part in the regatta under brilliant sunshine. A unique opportunity to combine sporting competition, networking and generosity…
After the race, participants gathered for a delicious dinner and an auction in support of our Foundation. 8,000 euros were raised during the event to support cancer research.
Thank you to Belgian artist Joël Moens de Hase for his artwork and to Les Voiles du Zoute for choosing the Foundation as its charity partner.
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28
mai 2023
20 km of Brussels 2023
Be a HERO!
Together, let’s run or walk against cancer.
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, come and share a sporting experience wearing the colors of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation at the legendary “20 km of Brussels” race.
(In line with our 100% model, all funds raised will support the innovative and very promising project “The Invisibility Cloak“)
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30
septembre 2022
Les Voiles du Zoute 2022

Enjoy a brand-new, super fun experience in support of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation: an inter-company regatta @ Cadzand / Knokke-Le Zoute.
The best way to effectively boost your group’s motivation, strengthen team spirit and share powerful moments together in an exceptional setting. The day will start at 9:00 a.m. and end with a dinner and a DJ party at the Knokke-Out.
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22
septembre 2022
"Coup d'éclat" Gala Evening 2022

Join our Gala Evening in an exclusive and enchanting setting. This elegant, refined dinner will be followed by a dance party for those who wish to stay.
During the evening, you will have the opportunity to take part in an auction of exceptional lots led by Sotheby’s.
(In line with our 100% model, all funds raised will support the innovative and very promising project “The Invisibility Cloak“)
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29
mai 2022
20 km of Brussels

Together, we ran or walked against cancer.
On Sunday, May 29, 2022, some fifty philanthropists shared a sporting experience wearing the colors of the Fournier-Majoie Foundation at the legendary “20 km of Brussels” race.
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07
octobre 2021
Coup d'Éclat Gala Evening
At a time when Covid restrictions had been partially eased, the welcome and aperitif in the cellars of the Galeries de la Reine, followed by the surprise arrival at the superb, beautifully decorated Théâtre du Vaudeville, delighted all participants.
The excellent dinner was followed by an auction of a few exceptional lots, efficiently led by Sotheby’s. And the atmosphere on the dance floor capped off a memorable evening into the early hours.
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22
juin 2021
Banksy and Kool Koor Evening
With the venue privatized for the occasion, our Venture Philanthropists enjoyed an exclusive visit to the exhibition “BANKSY, Genius or Vandal?” in a magnificent house on the Grand-Place.
They then enjoyed a cocktail dinner during which renowned street artist Kool Koor created a live artwork that was auctioned off that same evening.