Transavia volunteers on winter sports holiday with sick young people
A group of young people between the ages of 13 and 15 with kidney disease experienced a unique winter sports trip in Flachau, Austria last week. The trip, organized by the Peter Pan Holiday Club, offered them the chance to enjoy a holiday in the snow despite their illness.
For many chronically ill young people, going on holiday is not a given. Due to their medical situation, travelling brings with it extra challenges. The Peter Pan Holiday Club – a foundation run by volunteers who work at Transavia – is committed to offering these young people an unforgettable experience.
Snow fun and new friendships
On February 3, the group left Eindhoven Airport for Salzburg, waved goodbye by family and friends. For some young people it was extra exciting: the first time flying or skiing! Once in Flachau, the tension quickly gave way to fun.
The youngsters stayed in cosy cottages, where they were woken up every morning with the cheerful song 'Guten Morgen, Sonnenschein'. During the day they followed ski lessons and discovered the snow and their skills with great enthusiasm. Backwards skiing, freestyle moves and self-invented techniques provided funny moments and applause from other winter sports enthusiasts. In the evenings they played games, sang songs and forged new friendships.
Not just any holiday
The trip wasn’t just about skiing, it was about connecting. The young people found recognition and support from peers who face the same challenges. “It’s incredible to see how quickly friendships are formed and how much this experience means to them,” says Sharona Wilderom, one of the accompanying volunteers.
Want to know more about our foundation? Visit www.peterpanvakantieclub.nl .
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