PROJECTS 2014 - 2021
PROJECT 1 2014- 2015
Between December 2014 and March 2015 Micky's Foundation had organized their first project. A pediatric physiotherapist, Kim Rijnders together with a pre verbal speech therapist, Linda van Dijk have been giving intensive therapy to 13 children. Many children have shown great progress. To give an inside to the work they have performed with one of the children, here is a television program on Micky's Foundation, featuring Brandon Lopez (3 years): TeleNoticia February 2015.
PROJECT 2 2015
In June 2015 the second project has taken place. Pediatric physiotherapist Stéphanie van Gaal has given intensive therapy to 12 children until August 29th. Many children from the first project continued having therapy in the second project. Unfortunately the pre verbal speech therapist we contracted withdrew at the very last moment. Therefor we have only worked with Stéphanie in this second project. Meet Stéphanie working with Micky.
PROJECT 3 2016
This project has taken place between January and April 2016. Miss Jana van Hecke, pediatric physiotherapist from Belgium, together with miss Jael Bootsma, pre verbal speech therapist have treated 15-20 children for 3 months. They have given intensive and specialized therapy at the homes of the children. We will again strive to work as much as we can in close cooperation with the local therapists, in order to fine tune the therapy. Meet Jana working with Jevan.
PROJECT 4 2016
This project has started July 25th and ran until October 5th 2016.
We worked with miss Hilke Baumers, pediatric physiotherapist from Belgium. She has worked with mostly the same group from project 3 to guarantee the continuity with that group of around 10-15 children.
Hilke has also started working with new children in need of specialized therapy.
PROJECT 5 2016 - 2017
This project has started December 1st and ran until March 1st 2017. Pediatric physiotherapist Tim Peters and (for the first time) pediatric occupational therapist Sophie de Bont have treated a group of 20 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. We now have 46 children in need of therapy.
PROJECT 6 2017
This project has started March 21st and ran until June 18th 2017, with pediatric physiotherapist Kinke De Weerd and pediatric ergo therapist Sophie de Bont who has come back to continue working with the group she is treated in project 5.
PROJECT 7 2017
This project had started July 1st and ran until September 30th 2017. Pediatric physiotherapist Marissa Lake Hunsel and Pre verbal speech therapist Linda Vermeulen have given treatment to a group of 22 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Thank you Marissa and Linda!
PROJECT 8 2017 - 2018
This project started October 15th and ran until January 13th 2018. Pediatric physiotherapist Liselotte de Kort and pediatric ergo therapist Nathalie Houweling gave treatment to a group of 22 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. Since the start in 2014 we have had 57 children in need of therapy.
Thank you Liselotte and Nathalie!
SPECIAL PROJECT 2018
Micky's Foundation is very pleased to have organized a first and very special project. Between February 13th and March 27th 2018, one of our most experienced and specialized pediatric physiotherapists, ms. Kinke de Weerd, had started an intensive coaching trajectory of 6 weeks with the physiotherapist working for the department of rehabilitation of the Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital of Aruba. Our aim is, on a regular basis to benefit local therapists with our specialized knowledge and experience we bring to the island. Masha danki Kinke with your great work in this new project! Big thumbs up for our sponsors: Hertz who has sponsored Kinke's car, stichting Windkracht 10, represented by Ron and Rose Mary Conijn and Camiel and Maaike van Steekelenburg who have donated especially for this extra project.
PROJECT 9 2018
This project ran between March 19th until June 14th 2018. Physiotherapist Irene Pouls Reijnen and ergo therapist Silvie Vanstipelen have been giving treatment to a group of 28 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. Since the start in 2014 we have had almost 70 children in need of therapy.
Masha danki Irene and Silvie!
PROJECT 10 2018
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2018. Pre verbal speechtherapist Esther van Schendel and ergo therapist Inger Ruijgt have been giving treatment to a group of 20-25 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Thank you Esther and Inger!
PROJECT 11 2018
This project runs between October 10th and January 7th 2019. Pre verbal speechtherapist Saskia Niewold and pediatric physio therapist Marije Bastiaansen will be giving treatment to a group of 20-25 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Good luck Marije and Saskia!
PROJECT 12 2019
This project ran between January 7th and March 25th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Karin Franken has giving treatment to a group of 24 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Karin!
PROJECT 14 2019
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Marsha Burggraaff and ergo therapist Robin Teunissen have given treatment to a group of 34 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Marsha and Robin!
PROJECT 13 2019
This project ran between April 2nd and June 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Eli Kuijper gave treatment to a group of 24 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Eli!
PROJECT 15 2019
This project ran between October 2nd and December 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Els van Uden and pre verbal speech therapist Pamela Kreeuseler have given treatment to a group of 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Hopi danki Els and Pamela!
PROJECT 16 2020
This project ran between January 6th and April 2nd 2020. Pediatric physio therapists Carmen Ubachs and Anouk Otten have provided treatment to a group of 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list. Because we have been working with 2 specialized physio therapists, we have managed to start working with most of the children on the waiting list. Due to COVID 19 and the Aruba lock down, the project had to end two weeks earlier then planned. The lockdown lasted 3 months, so we could only start our next project in July.
Masha danki Anouk and Carmen!
PROJECT 17 2020
This project ran right after the lockdown was ended and the broders were openen again, from July 10th to September 30th. Pediatric physio therapist Pleun Kokken and verbal speech therapist Stephanie Rudelsheim have worked with a total of 37 children and despite the COVID-related difficulties and challenges, the children have progressed enormously.
Hopi danki Pleun and Stephanie!
PROJECT 18 2020
This is the current project and has started October 1st ending December 30th. Pediatric physio therapists Pleun Kokken will continue her great work and is now accompanied by occupational therapist mevrouw Kati Thor from Germany. They will provide treatment to a group of around 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Hopi exito Pleun and Kati!
LOOKING FOR THERAPISTS
Projects will continue in 2021!
PROJECTS 19-22 2021
Looking for a pediatric physiotherapist, pediatric ergo therapist and pre verbal speech therapists. Project 19: January - March (only a occuptaional therapist or a speech therapist. Project 20: April - June. Project 21: July - September. Project 22: October - December. Airplane ticket, car rental, house and 650 euro daily expenses are covered by the foundation. Please feel free to contact Gijs de Rooij: G_derooij@hotmail.com
Looking forward to your respons!
PROJECTS 2014 - 2022
PROJECT 1 2014- 2015
Between December 2014 and March 2015 Micky's Foundation had organized their first project. A pediatric physiotherapist, Kim Rijnders together with a pre verbal speech therapist, Linda van Dijk have been giving intensive therapy to 13 children. Many children have shown great progress. To give an inside to the work they have performed with one of the children, here is a television program on Micky's Foundation, featuring Brandon Lopez (3 years): TeleNoticia February 2015.
PROJECT 2 2015
In June 2015 the second project has taken place. Pediatric physiotherapist Stéphanie van Gaal has given intensive therapy to 12 children until August 29th. Many children from the first project continued having therapy in the second project. Unfortunately the pre verbal speech therapist we contracted withdrew at the very last moment. Therefor we have only worked with Stéphanie in this second project. Meet Stéphanie working with Micky.
PROJECT 3 2016
This project has taken place between January and April 2016. Miss Jana van Hecke, pediatric physiotherapist from Belgium, together with miss Jael Bootsma, pre verbal speech therapist have treated 15-20 children for 3 months. They have given intensive and specialized therapy at the homes of the children. We will again strive to work as much as we can in close cooperation with the local therapists, in order to fine tune the therapy. Meet Jana working with Jevan.
PROJECT 5 2016 - 2017
This project has started December 1st and ran until March 1st 2017. Pediatric physiotherapist Tim Peters and (for the first time) pediatric occupational therapist Sophie de Bont have treated a group of 20 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. We now have 46 children in need of therapy.
PROJECT 4 2016
This project has started July 25th and ran until October 5th 2016.
We worked with miss Hilke Baumers, pediatric physiotherapist from Belgium. She has worked with mostly the same group from project 3 to guarantee the continuity with that group of around 10-15 children.
Hilke has also started working with new children in need of specialized therapy.
PROJECT 6 2017
This project has started March 21st and ran until June 18th 2017, with pediatric physiotherapist Kinke De Weerd and pediatric ergo therapist Sophie de Bont who has come back to continue working with the group she is treated in project 5.
PROJECT 7 2017
This project had started July 1st and ran until September 30th 2017. Pediatric physiotherapist Marissa Lake Hunsel and Pre verbal speech therapist Linda Vermeulen have given treatment to a group of 22 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Thank you Marissa and Linda!
PROJECT 8 2017 - 2018
This project started October 15th and ran until January 13th 2018. Pediatric physiotherapist Liselotte de Kort and pediatric ergo therapist Nathalie Houweling gave treatment to a group of 22 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. Since the start in 2014 we have had 57 children in need of therapy.
Thank you Liselotte and Nathalie!
SPECIAL PROJECT 2018
Micky's Foundation is very pleased to have organized a first and very special project. Between February 13th and March 27th 2018, one of our most experienced and specialized pediatric physiotherapists, ms. Kinke de Weerd, had started an intensive coaching trajectory of 6 weeks with the physiotherapist working for the department of rehabilitation of the Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital of Aruba. Our aim is, on a regular basis to benefit local therapists with our specialized knowledge and experience we bring to the island. Masha danki Kinke with your great work in this new project! Big thumbs up for our sponsors: Hertz who has sponsored Kinke's car, stichting Windkracht 10, represented by Ron and Rose Mary Conijn and Camiel and Maaike van Steekelenburg who have donated especially for this extra project.
PROJECT 9 2018
This project ran between March 19th until June 14th 2018. Physiotherapist Irene Pouls Reijnen and ergo therapist Silvie Vanstipelen have been giving treatment to a group of 28 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. Since the start in 2014 we have had almost 70 children in need of therapy.
Masha danki Irene and Silvie!
PROJECT 10 2018
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2018. Pre verbal speechtherapist Esther van Schendel and ergo therapist Inger Ruijgt have been giving treatment to a group of 20-25 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Thank you Esther and Inger!
PROJECT 11 2018
This project runs between October 10th and January 7th 2019. Pre verbal speechtherapist Saskia Niewold and pediatric physio therapist Marije Bastiaansen will be giving treatment to a group of 20-25 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Good luck Marije and Saskia!
PROJECT 12 2019
This project ran between January 7th and March 25th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Karin Franken has giving treatment to a group of 24 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Karin!
PROJECT 13 2019
This project ran between April 2nd and June 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Eli Kuijper gave treatment to a group of 24 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Eli!
PROJECT 14 2019
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Marsha Burggraaff and ergo therapist Robin Teunissen have given treatment to a group of 34 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Marsha and Robin!
PROJECT 14 2019
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Marsha Burggraaff and ergo therapist Robin Teunissen have given treatment to a group of 34 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Marsha and Robin!
PROJECT 15 2019
This project ran between October 2nd and December 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Els van Uden and pre verbal speech therapist Pamela Kreeuseler have given treatment to a group of 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Hopi danki Els and Pamela!
PROJECT 16 2020
This project ran between January 6th and April 2nd 2020. Pediatric physio therapists Carmen Ubachs and Anouk Otten have provided treatment to a group of 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list. Because we have been working with 2 specialized physio therapists, we have managed to start working with most of the children on the waiting list. Due to COVID 19 and the Aruba lock down, the project had to end two weeks earlier then planned. The lockdown lasted 3 months, so we could only start our next project in July.
Masha danki Anouk and Carmen!
PROJECT 17 2020
This project ran right after the lockdown was ended and the broders were openen again, from July 10th to September 30th. Pediatric physio therapist Pleun Kokken and verbal speech therapist Stephanie Rudelsheim have worked with a total of 37 children and despite the COVID-related difficulties and challenges, the children have progressed enormously.
Hopi danki Pleun and Stephanie!
PROJECT 18 2020
This project ran between October 1st ending December 30th. Pediatric physio therapists Pleun Kokken has continued her great work and was accompanied by occupational therapist mevrouw Kati Thor from Germany. They have provided treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Pleun and Kati!
PROJECT 19 2021
This is project ran between January 4th and March 17th. Pediatric physio therapists Marije Bastiaansen was back on Aruba (from project 11) and has continued the great work of Pleun and was accompanied by the continuing occupational therapist mevrouw Kati Thor from Germany. They have provided treatment to a group of around 45 children, mostly the same as in the previous project and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Marije and Kati!
PROJECT 20 2021
This project has ended and ran between March 17th and July 3rd. Physio therapists Enya Martin and pre verbal speech therapist Kristy Heiligenberg have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 50 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Enya and Kristy!
PROJECT 21 2021
This project has ended October 3rd. Physio therapists Marije Bastiaansen and pre verbal speech therapist Esther van Schendel have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Esther and Marije!
PROJECT 22 2021-2022
This project has started October 2nd with pediatric physio therapists Manouk van der Windt and Ronald de Jong. They will provide continuous treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Hopi exito Manouk and Ronald!
LOOKING FOR THERAPISTS
Projects will continue in 2023!
PROJECTS 26 2023
Looking for a pediatric physio therapists. Project 26: January 4th- March 30th 2023. Airplane ticket, car rental, house and 650 euro daily expenses are covered by the foundation. Please feel free to contact Gijs de Rooij: G_derooij@hotmail.com
Looking forward to your respons!
LOOKING FOR THERAPISTS
Projects will continue in 2022!
PROJECTS 23 2022
Looking for a pre verbal speech therapists. Project 23: January 4th- March 30th. Airplane ticket, car rental, house and 650 euro daily expenses are covered by the foundation. Please feel free to contact Gijs de Rooij: G_derooij@hotmail.com
Looking forward to your respons!
PROJECTS 2014 - 2024
PROJECT 1 2014- 2015
Between December 2014 and March 2015 Micky's Foundation had organized their first project. A pediatric physiotherapist, Kim Rijnders together with a pre verbal speech therapist, Linda van Dijk have been giving intensive therapy to 13 children. Many children have shown great progress. To give an inside to the work they have performed with one of the children, here is a television program on Micky's Foundation, featuring Brandon Lopez (3 years): TeleNoticia February 2015.
PROJECT 2 2015
In June 2015 the second project has taken place. Pediatric physiotherapist Stéphanie van Gaal has given intensive therapy to 12 children until August 29th. Many children from the first project continued having therapy in the second project. Unfortunately the pre verbal speech therapist we contracted withdrew at the very last moment. Therefor we have only worked with Stéphanie in this second project. Meet Stéphanie working with Micky.
PROJECT 3 2016
This project has taken place between January and April 2016. Miss Jana van Hecke, pediatric physiotherapist from Belgium, together with miss Jael Bootsma, pre verbal speech therapist have treated 15-20 children for 3 months. They have given intensive and specialized therapy at the homes of the children. We will again strive to work as much as we can in close cooperation with the local therapists, in order to fine tune the therapy. Meet Jana working with Jevan.
PROJECT 5 2016 - 2017
This project has started December 1st and ran until March 1st 2017. Pediatric physiotherapist Tim Peters and (for the first time) pediatric occupational therapist Sophie de Bont have treated a group of 20 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. We now have 46 children in need of therapy.
PROJECT 4 2016
This project has started July 25th and ran until October 5th 2016.
We worked with miss Hilke Baumers, pediatric physiotherapist from Belgium. She has worked with mostly the same group from project 3 to guarantee the continuity with that group of around 10-15 children.
Hilke has also started working with new children in need of specialized therapy.
PROJECT 6 2017
This project has started March 21st and ran until June 18th 2017, with pediatric physiotherapist Kinke De Weerd and pediatric ergo therapist Sophie de Bont who has come back to continue working with the group she is treated in project 5.
PROJECT 7 2017
This project had started July 1st and ran until September 30th 2017. Pediatric physiotherapist Marissa Lake Hunsel and Pre verbal speech therapist Linda Vermeulen have given treatment to a group of 22 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Thank you Marissa and Linda!
PROJECT 8 2017 - 2018
This project started October 15th and ran until January 13th 2018. Pediatric physiotherapist Liselotte de Kort and pediatric ergo therapist Nathalie Houweling gave treatment to a group of 22 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. Since the start in 2014 we have had 57 children in need of therapy.
Thank you Liselotte and Nathalie!
SPECIAL PROJECT 2018
Micky's Foundation is very pleased to have organized a first and very special project. Between February 13th and March 27th 2018, one of our most experienced and specialized pediatric physiotherapists, ms. Kinke de Weerd, had started an intensive coaching trajectory of 6 weeks with the physiotherapist working for the department of rehabilitation of the Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Hospital of Aruba. Our aim is, on a regular basis to benefit local therapists with our specialized knowledge and experience we bring to the island. Masha danki Kinke with your great work in this new project! Big thumbs up for our sponsors: Hertz who has sponsored Kinke's car, stichting Windkracht 10, represented by Ron and Rose Mary Conijn and Camiel and Maaike van Steekelenburg who have donated especially for this extra project.
PROJECT 9 2018
This project ran between March 19th until June 14th 2018. Physiotherapist Irene Pouls Reijnen and ergo therapist Silvie Vanstipelen have been giving treatment to a group of 28 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list. Since the start in 2014 we have had almost 70 children in need of therapy.
Masha danki Irene and Silvie!
PROJECT 10 2018
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2018. Pre verbal speechtherapist Esther van Schendel and ergo therapist Inger Ruijgt have been giving treatment to a group of 20-25 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Thank you Esther and Inger!
PROJECT 11 2018
This project runs between October 10th and January 7th 2019. Pre verbal speechtherapist Saskia Niewold and pediatric physio therapist Marije Bastiaansen will be giving treatment to a group of 20-25 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Good luck Marije and Saskia!
PROJECT 12 2019
This project ran between January 7th and March 25th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Karin Franken has giving treatment to a group of 24 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Karin!
PROJECT 13 2019
This project ran between April 2nd and June 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Eli Kuijper gave treatment to a group of 24 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Eli!
PROJECT 14 2019
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Marsha Burggraaff and ergo therapist Robin Teunissen have given treatment to a group of 34 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Marsha and Robin!
PROJECT 14 2019
This project ran between July 1st and September 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Marsha Burggraaff and ergo therapist Robin Teunissen have given treatment to a group of 34 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Masha danki Marsha and Robin!
PROJECT 15 2019
This project ran between October 2nd and December 30th 2019. Pediatric physio therapist Els van Uden and pre verbal speech therapist Pamela Kreeuseler have given treatment to a group of 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the reserve list.
Hopi danki Els and Pamela!
PROJECT 16 2020
This project ran between January 6th and April 2nd 2020. Pediatric physio therapists Carmen Ubachs and Anouk Otten have provided treatment to a group of 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list. Because we have been working with 2 specialized physio therapists, we have managed to start working with most of the children on the waiting list. Due to COVID 19 and the Aruba lock down, the project had to end two weeks earlier then planned. The lockdown lasted 3 months, so we could only start our next project in July.
Masha danki Anouk and Carmen!
PROJECT 17 2020
This project ran right after the lockdown was ended and the broders were openen again, from July 10th to September 30th. Pediatric physio therapist Pleun Kokken and verbal speech therapist Stephanie Rudelsheim have worked with a total of 37 children and despite the COVID-related difficulties and challenges, the children have progressed enormously.
Hopi danki Pleun and Stephanie!
PROJECT 18 2020
This project ran between October 1st ending December 30th. Pediatric physio therapists Pleun Kokken has continued her great work and was accompanied by occupational therapist mevrouw Kati Thor from Germany. They have provided treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Pleun and Kati!
PROJECT 19 2021
This is project ran between January 4th and March 17th. Pediatric physio therapists Marije Bastiaansen was back on Aruba (from project 11) and has continued the great work of Pleun and was accompanied by the continuing occupational therapist mevrouw Kati Thor from Germany. They have provided treatment to a group of around 45 children, mostly the same as in the previous project and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Marije and Kati!
PROJECT 20 2021
This project has ended and ran between March 17th and July 3rd. Physio therapists Enya Martin and pre verbal speech therapist Kristy Heiligenberg have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 50 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Enya and Kristy!
PROJECT 21 2021
This project has ended October 3rd. Physio therapists Marije Bastiaansen and pre verbal speech therapist Esther van Schendel have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Esther and Marije!
PROJECT 22 2021-2022
This project ran between October 2nd and January 3rd 2022 with pediatric physio therapists Manouk van der Windt and Ronald de Jong. They have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 45 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Manouk and Ronald!
PROJECT 23 2022
This project has run between January 3rd and March 16th with physio therapist Esther van der Meer and ergotherapeute Anja Bijleveld. They have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 45 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects (19) and some new ones from the waiting list.
Hopi danki Esther and Anja!
PROJECT 24 2022
This project ran between April 4th and June 29th with pediatric physio therapist Laura Lecompte and pre verbal speech therapist Leonie Vercruysse. They have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 45 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects (and project 21) and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Laura and Leonie!
PROJECT 25 2022
This project ran between July 4th and October 1st with pediatric physio therapist Liv van den Berge and pre verbal speech therapist Anouk Raijmaekers. They have provided a continuous treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects (and project 21) and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Liv & Anouk!
PROJECT 26 2022-2023
This project ran between October 3rd and January 5th 2023, with pediatric physio therapist Daniel weeke and occupational therapist Tessa Palstra. They have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects (and project 22), around 12 children from physiotherapy center Hands on Health (for 4 months) and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Daniel and Tessa!
PROJECT 27 2023
This project ran between January 5th and March 31st 2023, with pediatric physiotherapists Ronald de Jong (from project 22) and Viola Sturm. They have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 40 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects, around 12 children from physiotherapy center Hands on Health (for 4 months) and some new ones from the waiting list.
Masha danki Ronald and Viola
PROJECT 28 2023
This project ran between April 3rd and June 30th 2023, with pediatric physiotherapist Sandra van Damme. She has provided continuous treatment to a group of around 35 children, mostly the same as in the previous project.
Masha danki Sandra
PROJECT 29 2023
This project ran between July 2nd and October 1st 2023, with pediatric physiotherapists Lex Bruinink and Karlieke Dijkstra. They have provided continuous treatment to a group of around 45 children, mostly the same as in the previous projects.
Masha danki Lex and Karlieke
PROJECT 30 2023
This project ran between October 2nd and January 6th 2024, with pediatric physiotherapist Marian Schouwaert and speech therapist Hanneke de Vaan. Marian has provided continuous treatment to a group of around 30 children, mostly the same as in the previous project. Hanneke had started with a group of around 25 children, mostly who have been provided treatment from Anouk in project 26.
Masha danki Marian and Hanneke
PROJECT 31 2024
This project ran between January 2nd until April 1st 2024, with pediatric physiotherapist Enya Martin, occupational therapist Helga van der Linden and speech therapist Martina Quant. Enya has provided continuous treatment to a group of around 31 children, mostly the same as in the previous project. Martina has continued the work of Hanneke with a group of around 25 children. And Helga had started again with a group of around 30 children mostly who have been provided treatment from Tessa in project 26. They managed to provide a steady treatment of 80n sessions a week.
Masha danki Enya, Martina and Helga
PROJECT 32 2024
This project ran between April and June 2024, with pediatric physiotherapist Hélène Verstraeten and pre verbal speech therapist Bente Pisman. Hélène has provided a continuous treatment to a group of around 28 children, mostly the same as in the previous project. Bente has continued with a group of around 26 children, mostly who have been provided treatment from Martina in project 31.
Masha danki Hélène and Bente
PROJECT 33 2024
This project ran between July and September 2024, with pediatric physiotherapist Pleun Kokken and occupational therapist Evie Smeets. Pleun has provided a continuous treatment to a group of around 30 children, mostly the same as in her previous project. Evie continued with a group of around 25 children, mostly who have been provided treatment from Helga in project 31.
Masha danki Pleun and Evie!
PROJECT 34 2024
This project runs between October and December 2024, with our Aruba based pediatric physiotherapist Pleun Kokken and occupational therapist Nicole van Klink. Pleun will continue treatment to a group of around 30 children, mostly the same as in her previous project. Nicole had been given a warm handover by Evie and she will continue with a group of around 30 children. Nicole will also monitore and evaluate stagiaire Nigel Molina, a student occupational therapy from the HS Rotterdam.
Hopie exito Pleun, Nicole and Nigel!
LOOKING FOR THERAPISTS
For projects in 2025-2026 we continue looking for skilled pre verbal speech therapists and occupational therapists (we already have a pediatric physiotherapist for all these projects):
PROJECT 36-42 2025-2026
Airplane ticket, car rental, rental house, laptops, phones and daily expenses are covered by the foundation. Please feel free to contact Gijs de Rooij: G_derooij@hotmail.com or mickysfoundationaruba@gmail.com.
Looking forward to your response!