Ruben Stavast

£665.00donated
67%
Goal: €1,000.00

Hello,

Nice that you're on this site, let me introduce myself. I am Ruben Stavast, 35 years old and a proud father of a daughter (4 years old) and a son (1.5 years old). On June 27th, I will be walking 50 kilometres for the ItsMe foundation. ItsME is a foundation that supports research into meningitis. Every day, 10 to 15 people in the Netherlands are affected by meningitis. Many of them do not survive or are left with permanent disabilities, such as paralysis, cognitive impairments and memory loss. That is why the independent ItsME Foundation was established in 2019. The 'M' stands for Meningitis, the 'E' for Encephalitis – because your brain, that's you. It’s me…

Four years ago, we tragically lost our 4-year-old nephew to meningitis. It was a difficult time for my sister, brother-in-law, niece, and the rest of the family.
Last year, my sister took part in the #ThijsEffect team. And this year, I’m going to join their team and hopefully raise a good amount for the ItsME Foundation.
Will you also donate to;
1️⃣ Support crucial scientific research to enable faster recognition and better treatments.

2️⃣ Increasing awareness of meningitis and encephalitis, both among the public and medical professionals, via educational events, among other means.

Every amount, large or small, contributes a little!
The power of WE is stronger than the power of ME.

Thank you in advance for the donation. My friends and I will make it a special day with many stories, moments of quiet reflection, emotions, but above all, fun and laughter, celebrating cherished memories of our nephew Thijs and others who have lost loved ones.

Behind every number lies a personal story. Read the stories of people affected by meningitis and encephalitis on the website at Allies.
https://itsme-foundation.com/lotgenoten/

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Every day, someone is affected by encephalitis or meningitis, often with lifelong consequences. The ItsME Foundation enables top researchers worldwide to conduct groundbreaking research into these rare diseases.

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  • Increase the chances of recovery for patients worldwide

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