Every year, Zomerspektakel chooses one or more charities to which they donate a percentage of the proceeds from the festival. We always try to support local projects. This year the choice fell on a special cause: the ALS Foundation.
ALS, the full name of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a devastating disease that attacks the motor nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The result is a gradual loss of muscle function, eventually leading to complete paralysis and often fatal complications. After the first symptoms, people suffering from ALS only have an average life expectancy of 3 to 5 years.
ALS Foundation
This small foundation works hard to bring about a world without ALS, PSMA and PLS. Their mission is clear: to mobilize people and resources to raise as much money as possible for scientific research into the causes and treatment of ALS and related diseases. In addition, the foundation also funds projects that aim to improve the quality of care and the lives of patients and their loved ones.
One of the reasons for choosing Summer Spectacle for the ALS Foundation is the recent progress in technological developments. These advances have raised hopes for progress in the treatment and cure of ALS. However, to turn this progress into concrete results, funding is essential. That is why Zomerspektakel has chosen to provide the support the ALS Foundation needs this year to continue their important work.
Parkinson Cafe and Teus de Kruyf Boxing School
Last year the group chose that not one but two goals to support; both in relation to Parkinson’s disease. One of these charities was the Parkinson Cafe from Alphen aan den Rijn. In addition, the Summer Spectacle presented a check to the Teus de Kruyf Boxing School for their ‘Parkinson Box’ programme.
Photo from left to right: Wim Bloemzaad (Parkinson Café Alphen), Stanley de Looze (Summer Spectacle at the Lake), Teus de Kruyf (Teus de Kruyf Boxing School)
2024-05-09 12:10:00
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