Mildred Scheel

In 1980, long time friend Andy Warhol immortalized her image with a limited edition screen-print published to raise funds for the German Cancer Aid.

With the establishment of the German Cancer Aid in 1974, the foundation stone was laid for the future non-profit life work of Mildred Scheel.

From the very beginning, her organization was marked by the fact that no tax money was expected and no donations were ever accepted from the pharmaceutical industry.

Shortly after founding the German Cancer Aid, Mildred Scheel had succeeded in winning over the medical profession to cooperate in these efforts.

She initiated the first scientific medical conferences of cancer experts from Europe, United States and Asia.

Several institutions, schools and streets have been named after her: for instance, in the cities of Dresden, Solingen, Neuss and Calw.

It is also recalled that the doctor lived, studied and worked in the Bavarian capital Munich for many years.