Funders save lives
Initially, treating cancer during pregnancy seemed impossible, forcing women to choose between their own health and their baby's life. Our groundbreaking research, made possible through the generous support of our funders, changed this reality. We've proven that cancer can be treated effectively during pregnancy
More babies are on the way
Many areas remain unexplored
Significant knowledge gaps remain in our understanding of cancer in pregnancy, and your support is crucial to bridge these gaps. With your help, we can advance our research, develop better treatment protocols, and ensure that future babies are born healthy and unharmed.
The Fund supports both the overall operations of our research group and specific studies targeting these critical issues. It also provides opportunities for young researchers to gain professional, clinical, and technical expertise and contributes to patient-focused social projects.
Donate
Donating can be done by IBAN BE45 7340 1941 7789 (BIC: KREDBEBB) of KU Leuven, citing "Gift Prof. Amant - 400/0000/67131". KU Leuven is happy to issue tax receipt for donations of 40 euros and more.
Previous Donations
Our case manager Katrien Van Tornout sold cookies to support the Fund for Research on Cancer and Pregnancy and our family day. A big thank you to all the sweet-tooths who purchased the cookies and to our dedicated baker Katrien for her enthusiasm and hard work!
In May 2015, the Roparunners Londerzeel (Team 256 VZW Vrienden Lotgenoten Vlaanderen) ran and cycled to raise funds for our research. We thank all the Roparunners and supporters from Londerzeel!
The family Eric and Carine Demets - De Coninck from Ingooigem is a loyal sponsor of the Fund for Pregnancy Cancer Research. We are very grateful to the Demets-De Coninck family for their support and commitment!
During her second pregnancy, Hannelore was diagnosed with cancer. Six months later, she gave birth to a healthy daughter. For her 30th birthday, friends and family organized a surprise party, where her parents pledged €2 for every card she received. We are deeply grateful for this generous and heartwarming gesture!
Isabelle Ralet, a long-time supporter of our research, has designed an exclusive collection of trendy accessories. Her goal is to increase visibility for the Fund for Research on Cancer and Pregnancy while also providing significant financial support. Thank you, Isabelle! Wishing you and your sales team great success.
On November 19, 2015, Professor Amant delivered a lecture on cancer during pregnancy at the second symposium for midwives titled "Het loopt anders... en nu?" organized by vzw Solidariteit voor het Gezin. The proceeds from the symposium were donated to our research. We extend our heartfelt thanks for this generous gesture!
On Friday 30 January 2015, Dr. Magali Verheecke received a very generous cheque from the organisers of the ‘Clásica Egaña’. The Clásica is a sports event in memory of Alberto Egaña who died of cancer in 2010. We are very grateful to the vzw Berto and would like to express our respect for the founders and for all friends and supporters of this fantastic initiative.
Thanks to the Mitialto Foundation, we are able to fund a case manager to ensure the contacts and cooperation between the research team, doctors, parents and children run in the best conditions. This support shows the great social commitment of Mitialto chairman ir. N.A.J. Hooijmaaijer and his board members, they greatly care about the well-being of mother and child.
From 11 to 21 December 2014, our fund together with the Fund Vriendtjes tegen Kanker and the Olivia Hendrickx Research Fund were given a place in the ‘charity stall’ at the Leuven Christmas Market. Visitors could support the three cancer funds by lighting a candle or buying a Christmas gift. Thank you to the organisers of the Leuven Christmas Market, all the volunteers and visitors!
Alicia learned about the ‘Cancer and Pregnancy’ research at KU Leuven earlier by chance. 'It is to be admired that someone puts their heart and soul into a project to help others at an already not easy stage of life, being when they hear they have cancer. I would like to contribute to that, and hopefully even more people can be helped by these studies.' Thank you very much, Alicia, for this generous donation!
