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About us

Students Fight Cancer (SFC) was founded in 2019 and is part of Cancer Research Fund Limburg. The board consists of eight students from Maastricht with all different fields of study. This board is renewed every year.

Since its founding, SFC has already grown tremendously and smaller projects are organized in addition to the annual big event. On April 14, the run took place for the fourth time. Together with all participants we raised a fantastic amount where a total of over €196,904 was raised for cancer research at the MUMC+. 

Besides fundraising, SFC also tries to inform students about the dangers of cancer and the research we support. We have an extensive network on various social media where we post personal stories and updates about the studies. In order to be able to raise as much money as possible this year, we are counting on all Maastricht students. However, the run is an event open to everyone; young, old, student or not. Every participant contributes. For this help we are very grateful!

This year the run to fight cancer will take place on Sunday, April 6, 2025, register now and help in the fight against cancer!

 

Roos Michiels
Chair

Hi! I'm Roos Michiels, 21 years old and studying Health Sciences. This year I am the president of Students Fight Cancer, where I am responsible for managing our team and representing our organization.

Cancer is a devastating disease that affects an awful lot of people, directly and indirectly. Therefore, this year I want to work with our team in Maastricht to raise as much money as possible for valuable research at MUMC+. Every amount we raise can contribute to new treatments and offer hope for the future. Our goal is to support patients during their illness and improve their quality of life after treatment.I am really looking forward to achieving as much as possible this year together with our team. Will you join us in the fight against cancer?


Merle Smulders
Secretary

Hi, I'm Merle Smulders, 21 years old, born and raised in Limburg and currently a third-year student at the Hotel Management School in Maastricht. This year, I will take up the position of secretary, for which I am extremely enthusiastic and motivated. By dedicating myself to the fight against cancer in this way, I hope to give more people the chance of a better future.

Cancer is a terrible disease and, unfortunately, there are still too many people affected by it. I therefore look forward to organising inspiring activities together with my fellow board members and putting Students Fight Cancer even more on the map in Maastricht. Together, we have one goal for the coming year: raise as much money as possible to do our bit against this disease. This money will be used for various cancer research projects at the MUMC+. Will you help us achieve this goal? 


Twan Janssen
Treasurer

Hey! I'm Twan Janssen and I started my master's degree in Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management at Maastricht University this year. This year, I will hold the position of treasurer. Besides keeping track of all the finances, I will also be involved in this year's activities.

I am looking forward to dedicating myself to the fight against cancer this year. I have seen up close how profound this disease can be. Despite the steps already taken, effective treatment is not always possible. That is why I am extra motivated to do my bit this year. I believe that together we can raise another great amount for incredibly important research. Will you join us?

 

Xante Keuleers & Juul Riemens
Activity Managers


Hey! My name is Xante, I am 20 years old and I am currently in my third year of undergraduate Biomedical Sciences. This coming year, I will take on the position of activities manager within the board of Students Fight Cancer. Together with Juul, we are mainly responsible for organising our biggest activity, the ‘Run to Fight Cancer’. I am really looking forward to this year because I would like to contribute to cancer research at a young age. After all, cancer is very topical and has a big impact on many people. Unfortunately, these days we all have someone close to us who suffers or has suffered from this destructive disease. I am therefore incredibly motivated to dedicate myself to this important cause and, together with you, to raise as much money as possible for cancer research. Together, let's make a difference and contribute to a better future for cancer patients!

Hey, I'm Juul, 24 years old and from Brabant. I am now in my 3rd year of medicine and have been living in Maastricht for 5 years. Together with Xante, I am going to hold the position of activities manager this year, which mainly means that I am responsible for organising the ‘Run to Fight Cancer’. I chose this position because I already have experience organising events, and now want to use my hobby, studies and previous experience to put together something really cool to support the charity.  

 

Darline den Dulk & Maarten van Roode
Acquisition Managers


Hi! My name is Darline den Dulk, I am 22 years old and studying Health Sciences at Maastricht University. Next year, Maarten and I will fulfil the role of Acquisition Manager. Together, we are responsible for bringing in sponsors to raise as much money as possible for cancer research. I am grateful to be able to dedicate myself to Students Fight Cancer this coming year, in order to contribute to research at MUMC+. Cancer is a disease that has an increasing number of victims, so this terrible disease affects more and more people. Thanks to research, treatments are getting better and more effective. And that's why even more research is needed. Together with my board members, I am very driven to raise as much money as possible this coming year! Will you join us in this fight? 

Hello, I'm Maarten, 21 years old and from Rotterdam. This year I have the opportunity to join Students Fight Cancer in Maastricht, and I am extremely excited about it. It is an honour to get involved in a cause that is so important for so many people. Together with Darline, we will fill the position of acquisition manager as best we can. Cancer is a terrible disease that touches many lives, and I believe that together we can really make a difference. With my fellow board members, I look forward to organising inspiring activities to put Students Fight Cancer in Maastricht even better on the map. Our common goal is to raise as much money as possible for important cancer research. With your support, we can offer hope and a better future to those who need it. Will you help us?


Pien Verspeek
Public Relations

Hi! I'm Pien, 20 years old and currently in my third year of medicine. Next year, I will be doing the Public Relations role. 

A board year at Students Fight Cancer is a special opportunity to do my bit for research into this terrible disease. Cancer is a profound disease that affects people both directly and indirectly. I have seen this at first hand and I am therefore extra motivated to dedicate myself to charity this year. Significant progress has already been made in treating it last year, but despite this, effective treatment is not always possible. I am really looking forward to working with the team to raise a nice amount of money for various cancer research projects this year. Will you help us in the fight against cancer?