HS Project: ‘Champions like you’

Empowering children with chronic disease in their physical activity through athlete role models
Project lead: Arend van Deutekom (Erasmus MC)
Partners: Mamascreen, Rotterdam Topsport, Schaatsbaan Rotterdam
Team: Carlijn Gunst (TU Delft), Rebecca Meuldijk (Erasmus MC), Suzan Wieffer (Erasmus MC)
Duration: January 2025 to date

Summary

This project aims to empower children with chronic physical or mental diseases to engage in physical activity through motivational videos featuring top athletes, including those who have overcome similar health challenges. We collaborate with these top athletes, children with chronic conditions, healthcare professionals, scientists and a professional production company to create high-quality, scientifically validated and engaging content. The project promotes inclusivity in sports and addresses the importance of physical activity for both physical and mental health in children. 

More information about this project

Do you have questions about this project or do you want to receive more information? Please contact the main applicant of this project: Arend van Deutekom