External initiatives

Back on Track Foundation

The Back on Track fund was founded by ten-camp Thomas van der plaetsen in collaboration with Maria Middelares to support cancer patients and their loved ones.

Be sure to take a look at the website www.backontrackfoundation.org

Villa Zomernest

Villa Zomernest is an open house in Sint Martens Latem for people with and after cancer. Every last Friday of the month, Villa Zomernest organises coffee afternoons for people with cancer and their loved ones, in collaboration with Kom op tegen Kanker. Take a look at the website for more information: www.villazomernest.be

The Majin House

The Majin House, in the heart of Ghent, is a support house for people with a cancer experience. There, they can participate in activities tailored to their needs during and after their treatment. In addition, The Majin House offers the opportunity to meet fellow sufferers. It also welcomes loved ones and survivors.

Take a look at the website for more information:

https://majinhuis.org/

Stand up to cancer - initiatives

Chatting with a care volunteer

Online chat café

Every month, Kom op tegen Kanker organises an online talk café around a particular theme. An overview can be found at www.komoptegenkanker.be/wat-we-doen/zorg/komende-praatcafes-koffiemomenten

Online workshop Look good, feel better

Every last Thursday of the month, you can attend an online workshop "Look good, feel better". All info can be found at www.komoptegenkanker.be/wat-we-doen/zorg/verzorgingsactiviteiten

Rentree - working after cancer

In Rentree, you look for answers to your questions together with a coach. This support is non-committal, free and tailored to your needs.

Going back to work is an important step for many (former) cancer patients to get back on track after being ill. However, for many this is unfortunately not an obvious choice. Physical, cognitive and/or psychological consequences of the disease and treatment can cause a lot of doubts and uncertainties when returning to work. The legal possibilities for reintegration are not always known, as well as the role of the different actors in this. People are often still rehabilitating, have a lot on their minds and do not know where to start.

Rentreecoaches assist with free individual coaching and counselling throughout the entire process of returning to work. People who have already resumed work or have continued to work during treatment can also turn to Rentree for tailored guidance. This service is for everyone confronted with cancer. Employees, civil servants, self-employed people and jobseekers alike can use our services.

Were you confronted with cancer and do you have questions about work?

Would you like to know how Rentreecoaches work?

Would you like quicker information about Rentree? Or would you like to contact a Rentree coach sooner?

Feel free to contact Ellen Caers, coordinator of Rentree :

- on 0487 90 74 80

- via the e-mail address Ellen@dewerkplekarchitecten.be

- or via the contact form on the website www.rentree.eu

VZW OIGO - Giving up is not an option

"As a specific goal, VZW OIGO focuses on improving patient comfort. By initiating new activities, funds will continue to be raised for the benefit of the various cancer departments."

Thanks to OIGO's support, we have already been able to realise many wonderful things:

Sponsorship of 2 new recliners for the new patient rooms

Donations of various children's books "Big tree is sick", chemo kasper, immuno Lisa, etc.

More information at https://www.oigo.be/

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