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What is the purpose of the Foundation?<\/h2>\n

Purpose of the “Children of the Future Foundation”.<\/p>\n

Name : Children of the Future Foundation
\nWith registration with the Chamber of Commerce no.
\nDirectors : Remi L.H.T. Gerkens<\/strong> – chairman
\nC.S.H. Gerkens-Lim<\/strong> (Founder) – Secretariat
\nC.J. Gerkens<\/strong> – treasurer
\nTerm of office provisionally unlimited.<\/p>\n

The objective of this foundation is to create a kind of “legacy<\/strong>.”
\nLady Lynn wants to leave something of her knowledge and cultural heritage for children, small children and older children of third parties who are facing problems.<\/p>\n

Lady Lynn wants to help children to be more independent, to find happiness with what they have and also the appreciation they deserve. Sick, healthy or inquisitive, children of all skin colors and origins. Children are innocent<\/strong> and can form<\/strong> a ring of alliance<\/strong>. Young or older children, whether they are on their own or as a family in more difficult times or due to lack of finances.<\/p>\n

Also, elderly people who are alone and feeling lonely, can by a card, a small gift or a bunch of flowers to cheer them up, is also part of the intentions. As with Covid many of us acquaintances were on our own. For those people, we cooked and brought the food together with Remi to give them heart.<\/p>\n

All of this is Lady Lynn’s dream wish of a legacy under the umbrella of STICHTING CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE FOUNDATION.<\/strong>
\nLady Lynn also supports the ANIMALS IN NEED<\/strong> such as Dierenlot<\/strong> foundation. Lady Lynn would like to help churches\/temples in countries like South Africa<\/strong> or Far East. <\/strong>Also in countries like now in Ukraine, Middle East, or troubled in TIBET<\/strong> where children are involved in wars\/political unrest. Currently there is war in Ukraine,<\/strong> natural disasters in Turkey<\/strong> or children have our attention. But in the Netherlands there are also children who are bullied or in psychological problems, we offer them a safe place in our hearts. Of course, this is only on a small scale now, but we are doing what we can.<\/p>\n

Later Lady Lynn would like to write textbooks and bequeath the rights to the foundation so that with the sale of the books the proceeds would be used to directly help children in need<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

With a favorable donation amount of : \u20ac 18,60 <\/strong>Then you are a member for one year! With no strings attached.<\/p>\n

Case – Burn :<\/strong>
\nRecent story is of a 16-month-old baby “Adam”<\/strong> who was burned with hot water on New Year’s Eve and taken to the burn hospital in Beverwijk. Lady Lynn took the mother with baby and grandmother to Ter Gooi hospital in Blaricum after which they were taken by ambulance to Beverwijk Burn Center.
\nShortly thereafter, Lynn started a “crowd-funding”<\/strong> campaign for the affected family. It took her a lot of effort but the payoff was very favorable. She passed it on to Adam’<\/strong> s father and grandmother to pay their expenses. The father has to commute with his 3-year-old daughter every day from Dronten or Bussum to Beverwijk by train or with Remi’s car. So gasoline money was also needed.
\nResidence of Adam in Beverwijk was already since December 31, 2021 to February 2022<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Baby Adam<\/strong> will also have surgery on his burns transplant on Jan. 17, 2022<\/strong>. His left arm also sustained damage.<\/p>\n

This family are official asylum seekers at AZC in Dronten.<\/strong> They fled to the Netherlands because of war. This is a recent example which caught Lady Lynn’s attention and immediately carried out her charity with vigor. Over a period of time, baby Adam<\/strong> has to undergo some more examinations and skin transplants or surgeries, we support him.<\/p>\n

Case : Double Lung Transplantation<\/strong><\/p>\n

A dear friend was called immediately (after several waiting years) to go to Groningen for surgery. It was in the spring of 2023. Her children had to travel from the South of the country to Groningen, which was a big task. We support part of transportation and contingencies which are not covered by health insurance. <\/p>\n

Case :<\/strong> Earthquakes in southern Turkey<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lady Lynn and her team collected food with clothing and had it transported by truck to a central collection depot. Then to be sent by plane to Turkey. <\/p>\n

Case : War in Ukraine<\/strong><\/p>\n

We donated beds complete with quilts and comforter covers, pillows, etc. through a private Dutch family, to support a family in Naarden who fled Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Case : Stained glass\/blowing school in Valassk\u00e9 Mezirici<\/strong> – Czech Republic – Donation for Future in Glass<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Children of the Future Foundation recently made a special donation to make possible the construction of a new wing of a glass school. In this inspiring learning environment, 205 young students will have the opportunity to learn the age-old craft of glass blowing and stained glass making. <\/p>\n

Thanks to the foundation’s contribution, not only a physical space will be created, but also a future full of creativity and craftsmanship. The expansion will accommodate modern workshops, safe ovens and studios where passion and technology come together. This gives students the tools and space to discover and develop their talents. <\/p>\n

With this support, Children of the Future Foundation is investing in more than a building – it is investing in the hands, hearts and dreams of a new generation of glass artists.<\/p>\n

Case :<\/strong> Mary Church 100 years anniversary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Donation for jubilee! Also contribute to churches annual actions for South Africa! <\/p>\n

We as the foundation team do this voluntarily.<\/p>\n

Kind regards,<\/p>\n

C.S.H. Gerkens-Lim (Lady Lynn)<\/p>\n

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