Lieven Baats’ Post

Very moving talk about the importance of “failing forwards” with integrity, and aligning our actions with our goals and experiences that drive us.

Last call, athletes! 🚨 Only three days left to join the Strava challenge and make a difference in the fight against prostate cancer. This initiative has achieved the participation of nearly 60,000 brave people ready to move for a greater cause. Have you joined yet? It's your chance! ⌛ Until Dec 31, 2023 — Ends in 3 days 🏋️♂️ Challenge: Complete 4 hours of activity. You can choose from various activities: Cycling, Walking, Running, Yoga, Swimming, and much more! By joining, you contribute to raising awareness about prostate cancer that affects millions of men every year, and your participation matters. Every workout makes a difference! How to participate? 1. Register for the Strava challenge: https://lnkd.in/d-MFzECk 2. Move for 4 hours 3. Earn your badge and contribute to the cause! 4. Claim your reward Don't miss out! Join the movement, move against prostate cancer, and make a difference. #Unilabs #StravaChallenge #PreventiveHealth 🏃♀️🚴♂️🏊♂️

I am back to work after trekking the alps with 120 strong, beautiful, empowering people with CoppaFeel! It’s hard to explain the trek, but it has been the best thing I have ever done in my life and I have met the most amazing people who will be life long friends. But there will be a few things I take away into everyday life and work life and these are: *Asking people if they are okay and really taking the time to listen and understand the answer. It’s a question we ask all the time but do we every give the real answer or just hear the easy answer. * Feel and acknowledge yours and other people’s emotions. There was laughter, cheers on the trek as well as a lot of tears. It is okay to show your emotions and respect others when they show theres, and make sure they are okay. *Ask for and offer help. It doesn’t take much to make sure everyone crosses the finish line successfully and together as one team. *Only take what you need. Going from home life to mountain life was easy. Going back to home life from mountain life has been hard because we only had the necessities on the mountain, one job. Back in the world of so many choices - be resourceful, encourage strength, be organised but take time to breathe. Be you and your authentic you, not who you think you should be. *Have fun and smile. Life is for living and make sure you are filling it will things you enjoy. Whether that’s work, or in everyday life. We ticked of a lot living list activities for stage 4 cancer warriors this week which has been an honour to be a part of. Most importantly know what’s right for your body and teach others to be empowered to advocate for themselves and their bodies. Cancer caught early increases survival, many of the cancer warriors on the trek were not taken seriously because of their age. Breast cancer can happen to anyone no matter what your gender, race or age and no symptom should be ignored. There is still time to donate: https://lnkd.in/eUgx6kuB

https://lnkd.in/d_NAHrqu Once again it’s October, time to pull out the fall sweaters, get reintroduced to our favorite foods being pumpkin flavored and of course it’s National Breast Cancer Awareness month. For the last 30 years the American Cancer Society has been “Making Strides Against Cancer”, by literally taking steps against breast cancer, through walking, community, awareness/education and support. While there are events all over the country this month, we’ll be walking in New York City’s Central Park on Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Team Pink Hub is dusting off the old walking shoes, filling the water bottles and stretching out the hamstrings. This walk means so much, to so many…ourselves included. As with any cancer, breast cancer affects more than just the patient, it impacts families, friends, and co-workers. That being said, there are many ways to support this cause: Walk with us and for all those who cannot walk with us - for more details on when, where and how to join us - please go to https://lnkd.in/dNNhiAaS. Let us walk for you - you can donate at https://lnkd.in/dSkyij2N, we’ll do the walking for you Encourage family and friends to walk and/or donate Ask your employer to become a partner or make donation Continue to check in regularly at https://mypinkhub.com to learn more about breast cancer - knowledge is the best weapon. Whether you are personally on a Breast Cancer journey or you are supporting someone that is - exercise is very important. Any soldier preparing for battle, needs to be physically, emotionally and mentally fit. And so do you! For more info, check out our January blog - Stay Strong and Carry On in 2023 - Exercise Tips Before, During and After Breast Cancer. The walk is more than just getting active, it’s about building community. If you’re able to join a walk or be a cheerleader on the sideline - please join us! In solidarity, Team Pink Hub

In just over a week, our CEO is embarking on an extraordinary challenge - a 24-hour Boxathon to raise vital awareness and funds for the often fatal and forgotten cancers. We're on a mission to transform outcomes and survival rates for pancreatic, gastro-intestinal, and rare cancers, aiming to bridge the funding gap in research and clinical trials for these often fatal malignancies. Clinical trials are not about laboratories and test tubes; they're about discovering the best combinations of medications, surgical techniques, and radiation treatments to bring tangible benefits to individuals and their families facing these diseases. We're dedicated to leading and supporting trials and projects directly impacting patients' lives. The urgency is real! Western Australia boasts some of the world's best survival rates for these cancers, and we're committed to building on this excellence. We are uniquely positioned to lead the charge. Your support, no matter the size, can drive an immediate change. Click the link below to contribute now and be part of the solution: https://lnkd.in/gukJGw84 🤝 Share this post to amplify our message and gather support for our CEO's Boxathon and the imperative need for greater awareness of these cancers. Together, we can truly make a difference. #CEOBoxathon #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials

Cancer is a disease that affects everyone. But not everyone gets the care they need. In the lead-up to #WorldCancerDay on 4th Feb, the 10GM staff team is getting active and taking on the #CloseTheCareGap challenge of running, cycling, and walking 5k each. What a beautiful day to begin! The challenge aims to draw attention to the fact that cancer care inequalities exist worldwide. Read about how 10GM is working to #CloseTheCareGap in Greater Manchester cancer care: https://lnkd.in/e7wPaD7X

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And there was me thinking Marathons and a Mountain climb last weekend were going to be my “ Best Achievement “ what I did know…!!   3 days ago, my world got rocked to say the least, my (hero) Dad was diagnosed with mild prostate cancer, 4 weeks ago he attended his “ gentleman check-up”  4 weeks later he has had MRI scans, biopsies, blood tests, multiple visits to St Peters and Guildford hospitals, He didn’t tell anyone until the scans & biopsies were completed.   Because they caught it early, it means a favourable outcome: A daily tablet and fortnightly injection & at 77years old that was music to his ears, today he has a bone scan which we also hope goes in his favour.   After my tears, his relief & doing the whole “Daughter to Dad” conversation which he calls “ Nag talks”, I knew I needed to do my bit for Cancer (again)   on Wednesday I signed up for what I know will be the hardest challenge.“    I am running my FIRST Ultra-Marathon – Running 75 miles within a 24-hour period.   My first Marathon last month was a real self achievement, this Ultra is definitely more a personal and emotional one When:     Friday 1st March 2024 KO – 8AM Where: – Walton Running tracks - 75 miles / 303 laps of the track   I will still be completing the 2 and half Mara’s as planned before the end of the year, but the focus after Decembers Mara will be getting the legs working for the Ultra in March – again quite a quick turnaround….. 9 weeks in fact - from my December Marathon to the Ultra…. ☹   There is never a good time to ask for people’s money, kids back to school, Christmas, then there is the January blues month…… but PLEASE if you can help support this challenge of mine, I couldn’t put into words what it will mean.   I will be looking of ways to increase the fundraising over the next few months, Raffles for Christmas etc, so if you have a skill I can raffle off, please let me know…. Keep it clean though…. And I promise I won’t be raffling myself, but I will be tapping up a few on here for their skills 😊   All donations will be going towards Cancer Research & Prostrate Cancer   I will be doing the whole “ Ultra Updates“   but for now, enjoy your breakfast 😊 and remember, Health is wealth.   There's no denying this week has shaken me and my dad up, it won’t define him that’s for sure.   Link below of the funding page & a link for more information about the Walton Running track and the task I will complete.   https://lnkd.in/eimKyWG2 https://lnkd.in/e8v-3-m2

Planning on running, walking, hiking, cycling or even swimming a 5K tomorrow on World Cancer Day 2024? Make sure you tag World Cancer Day and us in your photos and we will share them. Close a loop of 5 kilometres by running, cycling, swimming, walking, hiking...you get the idea! Once you’ve completed the challenge, post your accomplishment on Instagram, or the channel of your choice and nominate 5 of your friends to do the same and help spread the word! What’s behind this initiative? World Cancer Day want to make some noise and draw attention to the fact that cancer care inequities exist worldwide. We want to get people everywhere to wake up to our call to get active and mimic the closing of the gap with this challenge. Are you ready? https://lnkd.in/ew25UCNG #Worldcancerday #cancer #Neuroblastoma #neuroblastomaawareness #5k #worldcancerday2024 #worldcancerday5k