Running for my grandpa, who fought cancer till his last breath.
I'm running the Amsterdam Marathon for my grandpa, who taught me to love words, life, and curiosity, and who fought cancer with joy and courage until the end.
Opa raised me, taught me how to type, introduced me to books, museums, ice cream, markets, and the love of (the Dutch) language. He was my teacher and my biggest fan — and probably the reason I became a journalist. Every word I write carries a piece of him.
Without ever realising, he instilled endless courage within me. I'm running because my grandpa taught me, when I was a little girl, that I can do anything.
Cancer touches all of us, whether directly or through someone we love. That's why I'm running with the Dutch Cancer Society (KWF).
Together, we can create a better life with and after cancer. Because I know there are people just like him, who can still win the battle when there are the research and resources to support them.
Together, we can make a difference.
Against cancer. For life.
Will you sponsor me?
Mijn updates
First official half! ✅
Monday 23rd Feb 2026
Ran Malta's annual half-marathon in under 2:10 🥳
Mijn activiteiten volgen
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Mijn afstandsdoel 1.000 kms
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