Instead of giving Christmas gifts to customers, Vetico chooses each year to donate to others. This year, the donation was made to WensAmbulance Brabant. Volunteers Albert van Maasakkers and Ria Hanenberg accepted the year-end donation cheque on behalf of the organization.
One last trip to the beach? A final visit to the open-air museum? Or being able to attend the wedding of a loved one? WensAmbulance Brabant fulfills the final wishes of people who are terminally or chronically ill. Albert and Ria are two of no fewer than 160 volunteers. “We have six ambulances our provence Noord-Brabant, and we make around 800 trips each year,” Albert explains. “We can only do this thanks to gifts and donations. That’s why we’re incredibly grateful to Vetico.”
Lasting memories
Thanks to the donation, WensAmbulance Brabant can give even more people an unforgettable day. “The person experiencing their final wish is always extremely grateful,” says Ria. “But it’s not just about them. For family and friends, these moments become lasting memories as well. That’s what makes this volunteer work so special. If we go to the beach, for example, I encourage family members to take some sand or shells home as keepsakes for later.”
Giving back to society
Vetico board member Mark van der Burgt explains why the company is happy to contribute. “The company is doing well, and we believe that should extend to our colleagues and to society as a whole. We support various social initiatives, and at the end of each year we make a donation to a foundation or charity that supports vulnerable people. We choose this cause together with our colleagues.”
This year, the suggestion came from Angélique Nooijen, executive secretary at Vetico. “I know Angélique through running,” Ria says. “I think it’s wonderful that she thought of us. And not just me. All our volunteers, every resident of Brabant with a final wish, and their loved ones feel the same. On behalf of everyone: thank you for this beautiful donation.”
