Hendrik Willem Oonk

Alpe d'HuZes 2024

AMOUNT RAISED

3680.96

Why I participate in Alpe d'HuZes?

I'll join the Alpe d’HuZes, because I believe we can work towards a world in which people don't die because of cancer. Do you support me? 

This year I lost three important people who died of illnesses that could potentially be cured if there is enough money to do research. Bouke Walvoort (uncle, cancer), Gerrit Walvoort (granddad, cancer) and Rob ter Brugge (Employer, autoimmune disorder).

All of these three guys always went 100% for it, and with the smallest chance of survival, they gave it all. Unfortunately, they all did not succeed, and therefore I lost three great idols of mine. 

I want to cycle up the Alpe Huez as many times as I can during the 6th of June. With these key figures in mind, I'll only stop when the organisation takes me off my bike. My goal? Cycle up Alpe huez at least six times with the real goal of cycling up the vertical meters of Mount Everest in just one day (8848 meters, 8 times). I believe that this effort is nothing compared to the fight people with deadly diseases have to go through.  

Please sponsor me during this day to gather as much money to donate to charity, with the goal in mind that we don't lose loved ones to illnesses we can cure (100% will be donated to charity).

I promised Bouke to do this crazy event and cycle up this hill as many times as I could and encourage as many people to join me. Together with the rest of the cycling crew in 'Denken in mogelijkheden 2' and the walking crew in 'Denken in mogelijkheden 1' we'll try to gather as much money we can. 

Bouke Walvoort | My uncle I already know as long as I live. The team name is his motto: "Think in solutions", he was always positive and he could achieve anything in the world with his determination. He was an entrepreneur and people around him could always count on him. On think of him on a regular basis in my adventure in Australia. 

Gerrit Walvoort | My granddad, same as my uncle I know him all my live. I played countless hours around their house with my nieces and nephews. He loved to teach us how to build stuff. Enjoyed outdoors and the most imporant to him was his family. How he, and my grandmother educated my uncles and my mother, and later me and my nieces and nephews was amazing. He had an amazing laugh and I'm thankfull for all of the moments we had together.

Rob ter Brugge | my former, and current employer. I started working for Rob 6 years ago. Over the last 2.5 years, Rob was my mentor. He guided me through my own journey. He was always honest, keen to learn and interested in people. Rob was a real believer and invested a lot of time in the people he believed in. Rob believed in me, and he gave me the opportunity to set up CAPE in Australia and the APAC region. Every day I'm thinking about Rob. His entrepreneurial and learning mindset, style of communication and transparency. Also, Rob had an amazing laugh I can still remember. I'm grateful for the time we spent together.

Please sponsor me during this day to gather as much money to donate to charity, with the goal in mind that we don't lose loved ones to illnesses we can cure. 






My Achievements

Ik heb me ingeschreven

Foto's toegevoegd

Zelf een eerste donatie gedaan

Vijf donaties ontvangen

Streefbedrag gehaald

Streefbedrag hoger dan 3500 ingevuld

Emails verstuurd

Pagina gedeeld op social

Donateurs bedankt

My Updates

First target is met! (2500 Euros)

Many, many thanks to all of the generous donors. I did not expect I would hit the 2.5k mark in just two days. Since we nearly have 6 months left I adjusted my goal to 5000 EUR. 

Again, many thanks to everyone. I'll make Bouke, Gerrit and Rob proud!

With regards,
Harmjan

My activity tracking

469
kms

Thank you to my supporters

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Bas & Anne
4 December 2023

Prachtig doel Harm! Zet ‘m op!!

50

Niek Staman
4 December 2023

Zet ‘m op HJ! Met jouw drive gaat dit lukken!

5

Bianca Broenink
4 December 2023

Dit ga jij redden! Zowel het streef bedrag als de alp zelf! 💪🏻🚵‍♂️🏔️

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Anonymous
2 December 2023

Succes!

26

Martin Leppen
1 December 2023

88.48

Lynn En Wouter
14 November 2023

Super initiatief Harm! Alvast heel veel succes gewenst.

10

Aniek Bolks
14 November 2023

Heel veel succes!

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Annemiek En Gerrit Geerdink
12 November 2023

Harmjan ontzettend veel succes. Hartstikke trots op jou.

26

Bram Ter Brugge
11 November 2023

Succes!!

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Angelien Ter Brugge
11 November 2023

Veel succes Hendrik Willem, zo mooi dat Rob je ook nu stimuleert tijdens deze uitdaging!

26

Irene Van Der Ploeg
9 November 2023

Ter nagedachtenis aan Rob. Fantastische man.

26

Tijmen Lintsen
9 November 2023

Lekker bezig kerel!

100

Petra Hegeman
9 November 2023

Wat mooi hoe je Rob omschrijft 🤍 Geweldig dat je dit doet. Veel succes!

50

Ronald Wijnsma
9 November 2023

Succes!!!

66

Kees Kwakernaak
8 November 2023

Good on you HJ. This will make the Derby downhill look very easy 😂😂

26

Anonymous
8 November 2023

88.48

Thomas
8 November 2023

Ontzettend mooi doel Harm, je legt de lat hoog maar dat gaat je zeker lukken!

26

Seth
8 November 2023

Gaaf man, heel veel succes!

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Judith Herwig
8 November 2023

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Jeroen Van Huizen
7 November 2023

Heel veel succes met dit prachtige doel

26

Kick Ditzel
7 November 2023

Geweldig dat je dit doet HJ!

66

Maria Solórzano
7 November 2023

Success!!

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Anonymous
7 November 2023

Fantastisch wat je doet. Staat al jaren op mijn to do lijst. Volgend jaar?? Zo onwerkelijk dat Rob er niet meer is. Ik koester hele mooie herinneringen met Rob tijdens onze beklimming van de Kilimanjaro samen. Veel succes.

20

Eline Vink
7 November 2023

Super trots op jou Herm en jouw oom, opa en collega zouden dat zeker ook zijn geweest. Heel veel succes!

26

Niels Broekhuis
7 November 2023

Een hartstikke mooi doel, succes!

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Kirsten Scholten
7 November 2023

Je bent een topper Harm! Je hebt 1 ding gemeen met jouw drie inspiratie voorbeelden. Jij gaat ook altijd ergens 100% voor!!! Je kunt het!

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Anonymous
7 November 2023

Fietse!

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Tim Geerdink
7 November 2023

Zet hem op kerel!

66

Riek Ter Brugge
7 November 2023

Succes Hendrik namens Riek ter Brugge, de moeder van Rob

26

Mart Kreijkes
7 November 2023

Respect Harmjan, knallen! 🚀

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Anonymous
7 November 2023

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Ruben Ten A.
7 November 2023

Zet 'm op kerel! Mooi initiatief waar ik diep respect voor heb!

26

Tom Ten Vregelaar
7 November 2023

Zet ‘m op baas!

50

Stefan De Witte
7 November 2023

Zet hem op Harmjan!

26

Senior Rodrigo
7 November 2023

Need to see some PR’s buddy! 🦾🇳🇱

20

Ingrid Van Der Aa
7 November 2023

Good luck! Well done for doing this challenge for a very good cause!

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Jacco Vos
7 November 2023

Prachtig doel Harmjan!!

1.5k

Capegroep
6 November 2023

Dank Harm Jan! Rob zou verschrikkelijk trots op je zijn. En ik ben het ook

26

Rok Klunder
6 November 2023

Prachtige en herkenbare woorden over Rob. You go Hendrik Willem!

5

Kim Broekhuis
6 November 2023

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Anonymous
6 November 2023

Beste Hendrik, Veel succes met jouw uitdaging! Fijn en hartverwarmend dat je o.a. ter nagedachtenis aan Rob deze zware tocht gaat ondernemen. Het gaat je lukken! Groeten Judy

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Anonymous
6 November 2023

Ik ken je niet maar we kennen beide Rob.

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Gerard Ter Brugge
6 November 2023

Fantastisch Hendrik. Laat het gebeuren. Veel respect voor je deelname.

My Activity: Cycling