In 2015, cancer survivor and adventurer Petra Thaller founded Outdoor Against Cancer (OAC). From the beginning, outdoor physical activity, nature and sustainability were at the heart of the mission. What started as a small outdoor training has become a growing movement. Step by step, OAC has built a community of certified trainers and survivors, inspiring people far beyond Europe. Ten years later, OAC celebrates this milestone with the documentary THE WAY. Health Unites Us. a journey that reflects resilience, endurance, and connection.

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The expedition leads from Southern Germany through Austria and across the Balkan region, connecting diverse landscapes that demand strength, courage, and community, just like the path of prevention and survivorship.

Along the way, certified OAC Trainers and local communities play a central role. Their commitment ensures that prevention and health are not abstract concepts, but lived realities, supported by structured, evidence-based approaches such as the OAC 4×4 training and a holistic prevention strategy – moving from recommendation to real-world implementation and contributing to the integration of physical activity as a standard of care in cancer.

Without the support and dedication of the community, this journey – and the wider OAC mission – would not be possible.

Production

  • Phase 1 starting in March 2026
  • Phase 2 starting in June 2026
  • Phase 3 starting in September 2026

Editing & Post-Production

starting in August 2026

Festival & Release

Autumn/Winter 2026

*The schedule is ambitious, but we cannot miss this unique opportunity, because cancer does not wait.

This journey symbolises resilience, evolution, and the next chapter: from conquering mountains to overcoming cancer, from Europe to a global movement, from one woman’s story to a global vision.

And while the world speaks endlessly about crises such as climate change, wars and inequality, this film brings the focus back to the human being: to courage, to hope, to the power that lies in everyday choices. These crises are real and deeply serious, yet it is up to us as a community to turn things into the positive, even if this oftentimes means stepping out of our own comfort zone.

Every day we can decide to move, to go outside, to breathe, to feel nature. These are not small acts; they are a declaration of life, of resilience, of connection.

By changing our lifestyle into an active one in harmony with the outdoors, we strengthen not only ourselves but also the planet we live on.

This is human health and planetary health – inseparably linked, and urgently needed.

Prevention & Health. Inspiration. Global Relevance

International Film Festivals. National Broadcasters. Global Streaming Platforms. Community Screenings & Events. Partner Campaigns.

*Initial discussions with broadcasters and streaming platforms are already underway to ensure maximum visibility and international distribution.

It’s not just another documentary – it’s a global movement with sustainable impact.

A documentary between peaks and valleys, oceans and deserts, about prevention, resilience, and the role of physical activity for us humans and the planet we live on, with and beyond cancer.

Cycling across Europe

From Germany, through Austria, into the Balkan region and beyond.

Ski ascent to the top of Čvrsnica

2,227 m, part of the Dinaric Alps known for its distinctive rock formations, vast plateaus and demanding routes

OAC 4×4 Trainings on site

resilience in action with certified trainers

Talks & lectures

sharing knowledge and inspiring communities

National TV coverage

high visibility across Europe

All by fair means

sustainable, authentic and human-powered

„During a life-changing or challenging illness, there is nothing more valuable than feeling strong, independent, and alive again.
This feeling is not only a sign of physical recovery but also an essential step back into life.
Petra’s adventure reminds us that movement and community are among the most powerful forms of healing. Her courage is contagious – movement heals.“

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Dr. Tom Degenhardt

Medical Doctor | M.Sc. | OAC Medical Director

Supporting Partner of THE WAY. Health Unites Us.

As a supporting partner, MSD contributes to strengthening the social relevance and visibility of this documentary, aligned with global priorities in women’s cancer care.

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