Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital
The Netherlands | The Royal Talens Foundation is happy to support the Erasmus MC Sophia Children’s Hospital to bring some colour into the hospital’s waiting room!
During the COVID period, the polyclinics introduced the idea of giving coloured pencils to the children in the waiting room. After using them, they are allowed to take the pencils home. The colouring sheets are printed at the hospital. The children respond very enthusiastically to colouring. A hospital visit is quite scary for most children and this way they have a nice distraction. The hospital also appreciates that the children are developing their creativity, instead of watching films on a screen. The Royal Talens Foundation was happy to support this project and donated art materials: crayons, gel pens and sketch pads, all in nice and bright colours. We hope this brings the children much joy and excitement!
The Erasmus MC Sophia Children's Hospital, located in the Netherlands, provides care to children with rare and complex disorders. Around 6,000 children are admitted annually. The government and health insurers contribute significantly to financing treatments. But additional funds are needed for optimal patient support, research into causes of diseases and new treatment methods, education and recreation. The ‘Friends of Sophia’ Foundation is committed to this through fundraising.
Supported projects
Spain | Art isn't just beautiful; it's also incredibly important for expressing oneself, especially for kids. That's why we were thrilled when our colleagues from Royal Talens Spain introduced us to Associació Sociocultural Ateneu l'Empelt. With our support and that of Royal Talens Spain, they organized a wonderful collaborative mural event.
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The Netherlands | Since 2022, the TOOF (Temporary Shelter for Ukrainians on Forthaarsweg) has been hosting weekly painting classes, sparking creativity and connection among its young participants. We are happy to support them with our Royal Talens materials. In the heart of Holten, the TOOF is a place where children from Ukraine come together to explore their artistic talents, and more!
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On March 3rd, our CFO and board member Michel Wessel ran the Tokyo marathon to raise money for a Royal Talens Foundation project. Together with Femke Schrijvers, Anton van Empel and Anne Rixt Epema they raised over 14.000 euros! Amazing work! Additionally, Robert Lodiers will run the Rotterdam marathon on April 14th to raise money for the same project as well. Good luck, Robert!
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Spain | Together with artist and Royal Talens Spain colleague Pilar Barrios Varela, fifteen migrant women and girls created four beautiful ‘Vertical Gardens’. During the process they found strength, confidence and support with each other. This is how they did it.
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