Beach Olympics on Sylt: Children give courage and gain strength!

Beach Olympics on Sylt: Children give courage and gain strength!

On August 13, 2025, a special event took place on the beach in Rantum on Sylt, aimed at children and young people aged 8 to 18. Organized by Prof. Dr. Nicolas Kurpiers and students from the University of Hildesheim, the program offered participants the opportunity to become active and experience community. The planning incorporated valuable experiences and the long-term goal of giving children with cancer and their families access to activities that promote joy and solidarity outside of the difficult diagnosis. Loud uni-hildesheim.de The daily routine included a first surfing session at 6:30 a.m., followed by a beach Olympics in the afternoon, a second surfing session in the evening and a convivial barbecue evening with musical performances around the campfire.

The summer offer, which now includes surfing and stand-up paddling, was enthusiastically accepted by the 45 participants. Old acquaintances and new faces joined together and shared moments together in the form of food, games and other activities in the school camp. Students from the University of Hildesheim voluntarily contributed to the implementation of this program. The group's emotional connection was palpable and encouraged the development of new friendships and a strong sense of community, as the participants all looked to the future with courage and confidence.

Sport and exercise for cancer

The importance of sport and exercise for people with cancer is becoming increasingly recognized. Loud krebshilfe.de, even gentle and rhythmic movements can offer numerous benefits, especially for breast cancer patients. Targeted exercises such as opening and closing the hands overhead stimulate the muscle pump, which helps relieve lymphedema. In addition, water therapy is highlighted as an important pillar in rehabilitation after breast cancer surgery, as it minimizes sudden movements through the water resistance and thus prevents injuries.

Exercise options such as endurance sports or gentle forms of exercise such as Tai Chi and yoga are particularly recommended as part of cancer rehabilitation. These not only promote physical fitness, but also general well-being. The platform movement-at-cancer.org offers a reliable source of information for those affected and their relatives. It supports the search for individual exercise options and serves as a contact point for quality-assured therapy offers.

In summary, it can be said that sport and exercise can not only improve physical condition, but also promote mental health during and after cancer treatment. Participation in events such as the summer program on Sylt shows how important community and exercise experiences are for children and young people with cancer. Such integrative activities send a strong message of hope and courage that goes beyond physical limitations.