Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper): For the third consecutive year, the Korbeek-Lo football club is donating teddy bears to UZ Leuven’s children’s department. Member Ronny says this brings joy to kids in the hospital during Christmas. He hopes to expand this effort to help even more children in the future.
For the third consecutive year, the Korbeek-Lo football club, located near Bierbeek, is spreading holiday cheer by donating teddy bears to the children’s department at UZ Leuven. Aiming to bring comfort to young patients who can’t celebrate Christmas at home, the club’s gesture is intended to provide joy to those spending the holidays in the hospital. They mentioned that this kind of act shows that these children are not forgotten during this festive season.
Why does Korbeek-Lo Football Club donate teddy bears to UZ Leuven’s children?
Ronny, a member of the Korbeek-Lo football club, explains why they give teddy bears to kids in the hospital at Christmas. He says, “Christmas is a time for feeling cosy. Many kids are in the hospital, and they deserve extra care.” The club may be small and not have much money, but they prioritize this gift-giving every year. They hope the teddy bears will help the children feel better and show care. For the club, it’s not just about football, it’s also about supporting their community.
According to Ronny, they are receiving a lot of positive feedback for their teddy bear donation to the hospital, which is happy that this is a yearly event and not just a one-time thing. He dreams of involving all children’s hospitals in the country and inspiring other clubs to give gifts to every child in the hospital on the same day. The hospital has some rules, like making sure the teddy bears are clean and free of stains, but Ronny is glad they got permission to donate them. He believes it brings smiles to children during difficult times.
