Chain of Courage for Children with Cancer

Organization information

Dutch Childhood Cancer Organisation /Vereniging Kinderkanker Nederland

Location: Nieuwegein, Netherlands

Summary

The treatment of childhood cancer usually takes a long time and is hard. As the treatment continues a child might become more reluctant to co-operate with the necessary procedures. Knowing that there is a reward waiting at the end of the procedure improves the child's attitude. This is where the Chain of Courage (KanjerKetting) comes in. The Chain of Courage is a system that is used during the entire course of treatment. Children receive a special bead after every treatment, intervention

Project locations

Netherlands