Apeldoorn siblings raise over €21,000 for Guinea medical centre with candle campaign
Two young siblings from Apeldoorn, Marijn (13) and Marinthe (11), have made a remarkable impact by raising €21,915.75 for a medical centre in Guinea. Their creative candle-making campaign not only supports healthcare abroad but also inspires local community involvement in charitable causes.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Names | Marijn (13) and Marinthe (11) |
| Location | Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
| Fundraising Campaign | Candle-making and sales |
| Duration | 3 months |
| Amount Raised | €21,915.75 |
| Beneficiary | Sint Gabriel Medical Centre, Guinea |
| Award Received | Youth ribbon |
| Presented By | Alderman Henk van den Berge |
| Supporting Organization | Fidesco Nederland |
The municipality of Apeldoorn, through initiatives like the youth ribbon, encourages and recognizes the efforts of young citizens in contributing to social causes. This program aims to foster a sense of community and responsibility among the youth by highlighting their positive impact.
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Youth ribbon awarded to Marijn and Marinthe following fundraising campaign for Guinea
Marijn (13) and Marinthe (11) from Apeldoorn have received the youth ribbon for their outstanding efforts in support of a charitable cause. Alderman Henk van den Berge presented the ribbon in recognition of their creative and socially impactful initiative. Children’s Mayor Madalie was also present at the ceremony.
The siblings came up with and organized their own fundraising campaign to collect money for the Sint Gabriel Medical Centre in Guinea, West Africa. They gathered old candle wax from churches and went door-to-door collecting candle remnants. Marijn and Marinthe said: “We’re surprised and really happy about it. It wasn’t necessary at all, but it’s obviously great. And who knows, maybe this will encourage people to buy even more candles.”
After school, Marijn and Marinthe melted the collected candle wax to make new candles, which they sold at a small price. Over three months, their campaign raised a total of €21,915.75. The full amount was donated to the Sint Gabriel Medical Centre, a project run by Fidesco Nederland, a Dutch mission organization. The centre provides medical care to the local population in Guinea.
According to Alderman Henk van den Berge, the youth ribbon highlights the importance of such initiatives: “With the youth ribbon, we shine a spotlight on children who go out of their way to help others. It’s wonderful to see how Marijn and Marinthe, at such a young age, developed an original idea to raise funds for a good cause.”
In addition to making and selling candles, Marijn and Marinthe also designed their own candle catalogue, which is available on the Fidesco Nederland website.