Life Couriers is proud to have been a key supporter of an awareness event at the Kalida Cancer Rehab Centre in Barcelona, Spain.
Taking place on Saturday 4th October 2025, the invite-only event coincided with the annual EANM conference and welcomed over 60 guests from the European radiopharma sector. Organized by Oncia Community, a Belgium-based foundation which provides holistic non-clinical support for cancer patients, the afternoon was centred on fostering communication and showcasing the ways that Kalida provides meaningful support for cancer patients and their families.
A shared vision for the future of cancer treatment
Joining forces with IBA, Curium, IRE and other key figures from the world of nuclear medicine, Life Couriers’ support began with a drinks reception on arrival for attendees. Held in the picturesque grounds of the Kalida Centre, this became the backdrop for inspiring talks from Joan Reventós (Director, Kalida), Olivier Legrain (CEO, IBA), Francoise Vamecq (Co-Founder and Managing Director, Oncia Community), and the renowned architect of the facility, Benedetta Tagliabue.
Attendees then enjoyed a tour of the Kalida facility led by Benedetta Tagliabue, who discussed how seeing the impact of cancer treatment first-hand informed her design philosophy for the Kalida building.
The event offered the perfect forum to discuss a shared vision for the future, where cancer treatment is more effective, accessible, and which prioritizes the comfort and needs of the patient.
Benedetta Tagliabue shows guests around one of the Kalida facility’s multi-purpose rooms.
Kalida Foundation
First established in 2016, the Kalida Foundation is dedicated to providing and promoting “complementary person-centred comprehensive cancer support”, offering practical, emotional and social support for cancer patients and their families.
Kalida’s first support centre opened its doors in 2019, situated between the historic Sant Pau Hospital (now a UNESCO heritage site) and the new Hospital de la Santa Creu in Barcelona. Since then, through strategic partnership with international cancer support charity, Maggie’s, Kalida have helped enrich the lives of cancer patients and their families, offering a welcoming space and dedicated support workers.
In 2024 alone, the Kalida Foundation received 11,345 visits and helped 2,127 people receive support, counselling and guidance on their cancer journey. Continuing the legacy of the Maggie’s cancer charity, this help and support is always provided free of charge and requires no prior booking, meaning that care is provided in a way that fits around their schedule.
Oncia Community
Founded in 2023, Oncia Community is dedicated to improving the quality of cancer care, with a focus on: “comprehensive care with a human-centred approach”. Oncia work with patients and hospitals to help cancer patients receive evidence-based comprehensive care throughout their treatment, ensuring that their physical and mental wellbeing is looked after, alongside support and guidance for patients and their families.
Whether through yoga, therapeutic treatments like massage or acupuncture, or organizing group and individual activities to support each patient in their ongoing treatment, recovery or end of life care, Oncia’s holistic approach to care aligns with Life Couriers’ patient-centred ethos in healthcare and life science logistics.
Attendees to the Kalida event were greeted with drinks on arrival, provided by Life Couriers.
Committed to improving the lives of patients
Life Couriers remains committed to supporting initiatives that align with our CARE values, and improving the lives of patients everywhere. We’re proud to support organizations like Kalida and Oncia Community who are making a meaningful difference to the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.
Our dedication to excellence in healthcare and life science logistics is built upon the principles of trust, and our understanding of the importance of life-saving and life-enhancing deliveries.
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