Numerous other research groups also had to shift gears quickly. The result of all these initiatives so far: the fund has raised 2,730,497 euro since it was launched in March.
And Hakim Chatar, the resident DJ of the VRT programme Vandaag, pimped two chairs from the studio and auctioned them for this good cause. Two 15-year-old boys raised money in a similar way, by riding as many circuits as possible on the mountain bike trail in Linden. A telling example is the 103-year-old retired GP who walked a marathon in his garden in exchange for sponsoring. Numerous businesses made significant donations, some through fundraising initiatives, and individual donors came up with – often very original – actions to raise money. It raises financing for a variety of current research projects in the struggle against the virus and also supports the many passionate clinicians who translate the insights into patient-oriented care. To provide them with additional ammunition, the COVID-19 Fund was launched at the end of March. Top researchers at KU Leuven and UZ Leuven have joined forces to understand the effects of the coronavirus, to identify and apply effective treatments, and to develop a vaccine. The benefactors, in their own turn, derive a great sense of satisfaction from their commitment. “To us, the many donations are an expression of trust and provide a psychological boost.” The contributions that the COVID-19 Fund has received over the past few months are not only an important financial stimulus, but are also a morale boost for researchers at KU Leuven and UZ Leuven, who are combating the virus together.
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