Donors personally received at the NKI Center for Early Diagnostics

Recent Event at the NKI Center for Early Diagnostics

We recently organized a festive event and tour at the NKI Center for Early Diagnostics for donors of the AVL Foundation. This group of generous benefactors has specifically donated to the theme of early cancer detection, including during a special benefit gala focused on this theme. The event, held six months later, focused on feedback on the progress made in projects and research financially supported by the donors.

Many Thanks

During the event, Ymke Fokma, member of the Executive Board of the Netherlands Cancer Institute, thanked all benefactors for their generous contributions to early cancer diagnostics at the NKI.

Guests then got to experience intellectual and culinary sampling. Enthusiastic physicians and researchers discussed their ongoing research and advancements in their fields, and answered questions with small groups of donors. All the while, guests could enjoy various small dishes served throughout the evening. There was plenty of time for a tour of the NKI Center for Early Diagnostics after the presentations.

We are deeply grateful to all the benefactors for their contributions to this important cause.

Become a Donor

Detecting cancer at an early stage makes it more treatable and increases the chances of survival. That’s why the NKI focuses on the early detection of cancer.

Would you like to donate to early cancer detection as well? You can transfer your donation directly to our bank account: NL26 RABO 0102 9000 00. Please mention early detection in your transfer. If you would like to receive a written confirmation of your donation, please include your contact details in the description as well.

You can also use our online donation form.

For more information and questions, please contact the Foundation to discuss your options.

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Foundation
Plesmanlaan 121
1066 CX Amsterdam
T: 020-512 2856
E: fondsenwerving@nki.nl

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