The foundation aims to promote cancer research in accordance with the following testamentary provisions of Dr. med. Dora Seif: Every two years, on the anniversary of my death, the best work that contributes to the improvement of early diagnosis and therapy (prevention and prevention) of cancer is to be awarded from the interest on the capital and presented in the auditorium of the Bürgerspital. Furthermore, the golden ring with the rock crystal is to become a 'cancer wandering ring'. Each awarded scientist is to receive it 'on loan' for wearing until the next one is awarded, i.e. for 2 years. Only the one who discovers the cause of cancer and the corresponding therapy will be given the ring with a corresponding certificate by the foundation as a gift.