I want to do with you
what spring does
with cherry trees.
— Pablo Neruda
There are poignant moments in the life of each of us,
which unexpectedly profile themselves as a cradle of reflection,
a sense of perspective, a growth in resilience.
They are ‘scars’ that set the stage and can become levers towards a new future.
Heads Up
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Heads Up stands for me as a sign of strength, of perseverance, a point of light at the end of a dark tunnel. Heads Up is a way for me to engage with others who know a similar story to Luka's. In particular, Heads Up aims to support research into the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumours in children and, by extension, now in adults.
Driving Power
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Thus, grief became the driving force behind - or perhaps even the engine of - a foundation dedicated to further financially enabling scientific research in (paediatric) oncology. All these years, I have noticed that in the midst of this busy, stressful and down-to-earth world, there is also a ‘heart’. Despite the uphill battle, Luka has taught us to go to extremes to achieve our goals.A beautiful attitude for Heads Up to grow and prosper, but also a life lesson for perhaps each and every one of us.
Who are we
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