Biesmans Group €15,000 for three charities

Every year, Biesmans Group selects Biesmans Group charities to support. In 2024, these were CKG De Stap, Hippo & Friends, and Stichting Strijd voor Strijders. Throughout the year, our colleagues organized various fundraising activities, resulting in a wonderful total of €15,000. Each charity received a check for €5,000.

Unlike previous years, where the check presentation took place during our staff party, this year we decided to visit the charities ourselves. This gave us a chance to see for ourselves where the money raised goes and how it makes a difference.

CKG De Stap (Genk)

https://www.ckgdestap.be/

What does CKG De Stap do?
CKG De Stap is a child care and family support center that helps families with children ages 0 to 12 with parenting challenges. The organization provides temporary, low-threshold help to prevent parenting problems and strengthen families.

Where does the donation go?
With our support, Biesmans Group to the project “Step Outside: A Place to Grow for Our Little Ones.” This project transforms the outdoor space at CKG De Stap into a safe and stimulating play environment for babies and toddlers. The donation will be used, among other things, for:

• Soft hills, stepping stones and crawling tunnels to promote motor development.
• A feel wall and music wall to stimulate sensory stimulation.
• Open-ended play materials for creativity and interaction.
• Shaded nooks for rest and relaxation.

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Hippo & Friends (Leuven)

https://www.hippoandfriends.com/

What does Hippo & Friends do?
This organization is dedicated to helping people with type 1 diabetes. They focus on raising awareness, improving quality of life for diabetics and scientific research on the disease.

Where does the donation go?
Our contribution is spent on projects such as:

• DiaT1op and DiaT1op Kids, sports projects that help children and adults with type 1 diabetes stay active and healthy.
• Support scientific research for better treatments and possibly a cure for type 1 diabetes.

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Strijd voor Strijders (Netherlands)

https://strijdvoorstrijders.nl/strijd-in-2025-alzheimer-nederland/

What does Fight for Fighters do?
This foundation raises money annually for a changing charity through athletic achievements and challenges. In 2025, this charity is raising money for Alzheimer's Netherlands, an organization dedicated to research and support for people with dementia.

Where does the donation go?
Our support helps Alzheimer's Netherlands:

• Research on prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
• Education and support for families and family caregivers.
• Improving quality of life for people with dementia.

Thank you to all our colleagues!

‍Thisdonation would not have been possible without the dedication of our staff. Their creativity and enthusiasm allowed us to support these three wonderful initiatives and make a tangible difference. Together, we continue to build a better future!