Members of the extended Dutch Royal Family are showing their athletic prowess in the second edition of the 'Holland 100'. It is a charity event to raise money for serious research into the nature and treatment of lymphoma and to raise awareness of this cancer. Participants will cycle for 90 kilometers and speed skate for 10 kilometers.
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The 'Holland 100' is organised by Lymph&Co, an organisation co-founded by Prince Bernhard, who suffered from lymphoma. Many members of his family take part, including his mother Princess Margriet of the Netherlands. “I am Bernhard's mother and I support this wholeheartedly. I will skate at least 10 km. Just as last year !! And you can donate money for each additional kilometer”, she said while already raising 3000 euros.
Prince Bernhard's youngest brother Prince Floris has been the most active and succesful fundraiser. With some friends he has already reached 82 percent of the set goal of 100,000 euros. “Impressive fundraising. Really amazing!!", Bernhard said of his brother's efforts. Other members who are involved are Bernhard's wife Princess Annette and his elder brother Prince Maurits.
© RB Hans Jacobs; Photos by © RB Hans Jacobs
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