Run against cancer: Jens Weißflog starts charity run in Chemnitz!

Run against cancer: Jens Weißflog starts charity run in Chemnitz!

Chemnitz, Deutschland - ski jumping legend Jens Weißflog opened the event “ongoing against cancer” in Chemnitz on May 29, 2025, which will take place on June 11th. This initiative is intended to set a sign against cancer and at the same time donate donations. In the twelfth edition of the event, all participants, regardless of age or physical fitness, are given the opportunity to become active. The event is particularly accessible to people with disabilities to promote inclusion and encourage more people to move. The event will take place this year on Wednesday after Pentecost, an appointment that is not only symbolic, but also invites you to get involved together for a good cause.

"continuously against cancer" aims to inform the public about the importance of physical activity in the fight against cancer. The German Cancer Aid ... emphasizes that a healthy lifestyle, supported by exercising, can have a positive influence on the prevention of cancer. Regular exercise helps to achieve a healthy body weight or maintain, which in turn can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.

movement as a prevention measure

The physical activity promotes a balanced energy balance that is crucial for a healthy lifestyle. According to the Cancer information service affect nutrition and calorie turnover, body weight and thus indirectly the risk of cancer. Normal body weight lowers the risk of developing certain types of cancer, since sport and movement counteract biological processes that can lead to cancer. In particular, the production of messenger substances in adipose tissue that could promote cancer growth is regulated by physical activity.

Another aspect is the regulation of sex hormones and insulin levels that play a role in some types of cancer. The metabolic syndrome, which is statistically linked to cancer, is also positively influenced by an active lifestyle. Research shows that movement not only strengthens the immune system, but can also lower inflammatory processes in the body.

collaboration for a good cause

The commitment to a good cause is also supported by sports cooperation. For example, the 1. FC Köln since 2003 the German children's cancer aid actively supported, under the motto "The future in view! Be clever - live healthy!". At events such as the Geißbockcup, the largest youth football tournament in Germany, numerous donations are collected every year, the children with cancer are benefited.

The integration of sporting activities into such events can not only help the participants, but also create a sense of community and generate donations for an important matter. With “continuously against cancer”, another step is taken in this direction - for awareness, for the health and for the support of those affected.