SMARCB1 e.V.: First Fundraising Goal Reached
We’ve done it. Since 2020, SMARCB1 e.V. has donated 150,000 euros to the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)/Hopp Children’s Tumor Center (KiTZ) in Heidelberg. The association and project leader Professor Dr. Dr. Thomas Grünewald had agreed on this amount to launch a research project on sarcomas: “Biological, functional, and clinical characterization of epithelioid sarcomas for the development of innovative and minimally invasive treatment options.”
“We are happy—and also a little proud—to have risen to the challenge as a small association with limited resources. This was only possible thanks to two qualities that are also fundamental to scientific research: continuity and perseverance,” emphasizes the chairman, Dr. Michael Wortmann.
Over time, the research project on epithelioid sarcoma (EpS) has become a hub for digital expert meetings, international networking and collaboration among scientists and patient organizations, publications in renowned journals, and further research initiatives. “The foundation for this was laid by many donations, both large and small, from all walks of life. It’s unforgettable that even during the pandemic, the financial support continued uninterrupted,” the association’s president sums up.
Given our positive experiences in the past and the achievement of our first milestone, one thing is clear: this is just the beginning. We’re moving into the next phase of EpS research with momentum and enthusiasm.









