Government Leader: Intestinal Centre Rhein-Erft travels nearly 300 km for participation in ILCO NRW charity cycling event
In North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, the "Every Meter Counts - ILCO moves NRW" charity bike tour took place on August 28, 2024. This event, organised by the self-help organization Deutsche ILCO e.V., aimed to raise awareness and funds for people living with a stoma, in connection with World Stoma Day observed annually on October 6th.
The Gastrointestinal Center Rhein-Erft, one of only 11 certified Visceral Oncological Centers in a hospital in the whole of NRW, participated in the event. Dr. Gernot P. Meyer, the coordinator of the center, noted that ILCO offers visiting services and local discussion groups for their patients. This collaboration reflects a shared goal: to maintain the best possible quality of life for those affected by colorectal cancer and to raise awareness of their needs.
The Colorectal Center Rhein-Erft contributed significantly to the charity bike tour, covering 276 kilometers. In addition, the charity tour led by the center added another 356 kilometers to the "Every Meter Counts" campaign.
Prof. Dr. Christoph A. Jacobi, the Chief Physician of the Gastrointestinal Center, supports the "Every Meter Counts" campaign due to the valuable work of ILCO. He emphasized that from diagnosis to treatment with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation or antibodies, to the aftercare phase, the Gastrointestinal Center Rhein-Erft is a first and important point of contact for patients with gastrointestinal or pancreatic cancer in the region.
The Dernbacher Group Katharina Kasper and its facilities, which include the Gastrointestinal Center Rhein-Erft, operate in Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, and North Rhine-Westphalia, with over 130 locations. Barbara Haas of Corporate Communication & Marketing of the Dernbacher Group can be contacted at [email protected] for further information.
The purpose of the event was to raise awareness that people with a stoma can lead an active and happy life. The kilometers covered during the event were added up and announced at the end of the action. The search results do not contain information directly related to the "Every Meter Counts - ILCO moves NRW" charity bike tour or its connection to World Stoma Day. However, it is known that World Stoma Day aims to increase public understanding about stomas and support ostomates worldwide.
The event was held on the occasion of World Stoma Day 2024, symbolizing the message that “every meter counts” in improving quality of life for people with stomas. The bike tour emphasizes physical activity and community support, reflecting the spirit of the "Every Meter Counts - ILCO moves NRW" charity event.
For more information about further actions within the "Every Meter Counts" campaign, visit nrw.ilco.de. The Dernbacher Group Katharina Kasper and its facilities are part of the Alexianer Verbund, a Catholic health and social care company active throughout Germany.
- The "Every Meter Counts - ILCO moves NRW" charity bike tour, held on World Stoma Day 2024, aimed to raise awareness about medical-conditions like stomas and promote health-and-wellness through fitness-and-exercise and nutrition.
- The Gastrointestinal Center Rhein-Erft, a participant in the charity bike tour, not only supports the event but also focuses on the treatment and aftercare of cancer patients, including those with colorectal cancer, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a good quality of life.
- As part of the Alexianer Verbund, the Dernbacher Group Katharina Kasper, which operates in multiple German states, continues its support for initiatives like the "Every Meter Counts - ILCO moves NRW" charity bike tour, contributing to a broader mission of health-and-wellness and community support.
