Yeses and noes⚖️
⚖️ While preparing for the marathon, I’m facing a lot of sacrifices, careful planning, and often long, uncomfortable training runs. Of course, all of this was my own decision – but this period still comes with compromises. Many times I have to say no to things I would enjoy doing, and yes to things I would rather skip. ❤️🩹 For children who need hospital treatment, however, their everyday lives are not determined by their own choices. Their days are shaped by the medical team and strict protocols. They don’t get to decide whether to say yes or no to a medical test. The team at Bátor Tábor makes sure they are not forgotten. They give these children a chance to break away from the monotony of hospital days. GO! volunteers bring a bag full of adventure and carefree moments right into the hospital rooms. The children can decide what they would like to join. Here, finally, they have a say in what happens to them. In 2024, I also joined this team, and once a month one of my afternoons fills up with wonderful smiles and laughter. 💫 At the end of every session, we receive a sticker – and as adults, it brings just as much joy as it did when we were kids. Each sticker later brings back the adventures and unforgettable moments from that day. 💭 These small memories will also be with me during the marathon – reminding me with every kilometer why it’s worth running. Ha szeretnéd, tudok még készíteni: egy kicsit természetesebb “native” LinkedIn/Instagram változatot, vagy egy adománygyűjtésre optimalizált angol verziót, ami általában több támogatót hoz. 🏃♂️
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