When I was five years old, I suddenly became ill. In the days that followed, my symptoms became increasingly worrying. My mother took me to the doctor, and she had to have blood tests. In the afternoon, the phone call came: the diagnosis was cancer. It was a huge shock for all of us. I will never forget that first night in the hospital; my father stayed with me, while my mother went home with my brother, who was only six weeks old at the time. So began a long and difficult period. But thanks to the dedication of doctors and nurses, the love of those around me, my own determination and a huge dose of luck, I survived this terrible disease.

The hospital stay was tough, and I often felt scared, but it also brought a deep sense of connection. I learned how precious life is, and I feel blessed to have recovered. Today, healthy and happy, I want to give something back to the children who are still fighting this terrible disease.

In 2020, my mother and I launched 'Buy a Find - Help a Child' as part of our jewelry brand, The Finds. With this initiative, we want to support the Princess Máxima Center, a fantastic clinic with the goal 'to cure every child with cancer, with optimal quality of life.' With our initiative, we donate 100% of the proceeds from the sale of the 'Lieve' bracelets to the Princess Máxima Center. We have sold hundreds of them by now. The bracelet symbolizes unity and is made of circles plated with 18k gold.

Love,
Florence - co-founder of The Finds