Proximus - Run for a Good Claus

Proximus 2022 Run for a Good Claus & The Warmest Week:
The Warmest Week is an annual solidarity movement of VRT, the Flemish public broadcaster, which takes place in the week before Christmas and the focus is on the direct commitment of people through beautiful and inspiring initiatives. The incredible Proximus’ Enterprise Segments-team has also this wonderful tradition to organize every year-end an action for a good cause! We go hand in hand for several years already…


So, the 7th edition of the Proximus Run, this year baptized: Proximus 2022 Run for a Good Claus has been launched! This year we believe Corona can no longer stop us and we revert back to the foundations of the Proximus Stairs 4 Life action, meaning we will challenge our colleagues to run the stairs in the Proximus Towers: from 0 to the 27th floor in both towers U and T!
The run will take place on 14 December - 15h00 in the Proximus Towers.


Charities:
With the benefit of the Proximus 2022 Run for a Good Claus-action, we will support several charities. This year again we are supported by Joséphine vzw, who will take care of the third-party payments of the specific projects for the 3 selected good causes. Joséphine vzw has as its main social objective "to provide financial, moral and social assistance to parents or close relatives of children who are affected by a serious illness or condition, as well as financial support to institutions and associations, of any nature or origin, that are working towards the same goal". All internal costs are borne by the board members so that donations and contributions go entirely to the projects.

This year we are supporting 3 charities:

(1) Peter Pan vzw (https://peterpangroep.be)

Peter Pan is an organization that started in 1969, established by former youth movement leaders of Chiro Sam (Merksem). They try to respond to questions from neighbourhood- and community organizations in the city of Antwerp, and want to focus on children in general poverty. Every year they collect old toys to reuse and during the year, volunteers carefully refurbish, clean and repair all the pieces. At a large toy market, all toys are distributed among about thirty Antwerp district and neighbourhood organizations. This is how it ends up with children who would otherwise receive little or nothing on Dec 6th. The second part of the Peter Pan action consists of financial support for children in poverty. For example, by purchasing school materials, paying for a holiday camp or help the poorest families in our society financially. They obtain these financial resources through the annual "Sinterklaas" campaign with more than 100 volunteers. You can book the holy man and his helpers to visit your home or at schools, youth associations, sports clubs, families and groups. See also: http://www.sinterklaasactie.be



(2) Merlijn vzw (https://merlijnvzw.be)
Merlijn is a multipurpose center that supports children aged 0 to 6 years with care needs arising from multiple disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder. They encourage and support the children medically, pedagogically and therapeutically in a sustainable process tailored to their unique needs. Merlijn assists infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers with disabilities in their center. They also support children and their networks at home, school and day-care. With additional financial support they will provide even more efficient, effective and quality care for the children. Merlijn spends additional funds on extra equipment: pedagogic, diagnostic, sensory, therapeutic or recreational tools, and on infrastructural projects that ensure or increase the quality of life of the children in their center.


(3) Steunkring Nest (https://steunkringnest.be)
Nest is a boarding school, where 100 children and adolescents from 3 to 21 years stay because this is (partly) no longer possible at home. “Huis aan Zee” has a beautiful location, but the buildings are in serious need of renovation. 
The infrastructure has been a pain point for years. Already a lot has been achieved in recent years: renovation of two corridors and indoor play areas, construction of a complete new building for two living groups. Every year Nest tries to optimize one of the existing living units. Existing resources are limited, and they have to take into account safety, hygiene, privacy, space, light and, most importantly, it must be homely and cozy. These children with a specific background, need a warm nest.


What can you do?
This is a warm call to contribute as many euros as possible! Each participant can be sponsored as from 5€. Sponsor as much participants as you want! You can find the list of runners here below! The sky is not the limit! Your donation will be distributed equally to all charities!

You wish to sign up as runner?
Great idea! We are always looking for extra runners who wish to fundraise money for our project.
Please send a photo and title of yourself to "proximusrungoodclaus@proximus.com" and we will add you to our website.