Fujifilm European Headquarters, Ratingen, Germany

Having a Ball has gone international — we crossed the border! We were invited to share Joey’s story and our association’s mission to raise awareness about testicular cancer. The conference was organised in partnership with the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Fujifilm Europe.

CHECK YOUR BALLS DAYS. Having a Ball is growing! This year, we were present in no fewer than six Swiss cities with our screening tents. In total, 11 urologists and 2 oncologists generously gave their time to provide free screenings for more than 400 men who visited our centrally located stands. Their dedication, along with the trust and openness of those who came forward to be checked, made this year’s campaign one of our most impactful yet.

• 1 November – Bern
• 8 November – Bienne & Fribourg
• 15 November – Lausanne & Neuchâtel
• 22 November – Bellinzona

A massive thank you as well to all our volunteers, who handed out more than a thousand flyers and shared vital information with the public throughout the campaign.

Having a Ball was honoured to be invited by the UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) to take part in an international photo exhibition held at the Esplanade du Mont-Blanc in Geneva.

The exhibition, centred on people-focused care, presented powerful portraits and personal quotes from patients, families, and caregivers from around the world. Among the images displayed prominently was Joey’s portrait — a moving reminder of his story, his courage, and the spirit that continues to inspire us all, here and beyond.

University of Neuchatel Health Week

CHECK YOUR BALLS DAY / JOURNÉE TEST’ICULES.

Free screenings by a urologist from CHUV at Place St-Laurent. This event, co-organized with OSE Thérapies, is part of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Month of April.

Having a Ball’s 2^nd Annual General Meeting

Having a Ball’s 2^nd Annual General Meeting took place at the HUB in Neuchâtel on March 19th – St Joseph’s Day – rather fitting in view of the fact that our Association was founded and named in honour and memory of Joseph Barnes.

Twenty-five members were present, along with one of our honorary members, Dr. Sanjeev Vamadevan. 2024 was a very busy year for us, but we have ambitious plans to further extend our mission to educate the public about testicular cancer.

«Saturday Night Balls»  Case à Chocs, Neuchâtel

Our Saturday Night Balls at the Case à Chocs was definitely a night to remember! Incredible performances from talented artists who generously donated their time, all in support of a great cause. Thanks to everyone who made this fundraiser event a resounding success—we had a ball!

We organized an information day on testicular cancer with the urologist, Dr. Sanjeev Vamadevan, who checked the testicles of no fewer than 60 men in a special heated tent. A first in Switzerland.

https://www.canalalpha.ch/play/le-journal/topic/31893/une-journee-testicules-contre-le-cancer