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Erik Huisman Lecture: Living Life to the Fullest with Cancer

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Awarded the best library in the Netherlands, the living room of the city.
Tue 12 May '26

/ 19:30-21:00

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Erik Huisman gives a lecture on living life to the fullest with cancer at School 7.

Meet Erik Huisman at School 7. He has been living with incurable cancer since 2020. Yet, every day, he chooses to live life to the fullest.

Experience an honest and hopeful story

Erik takes you into his life. He was in top shape and at the same time terminally ill. That turnaround changed everything. He tells how he learned to cope with his illness.

Discover new strength and perspective

You will hear how Erik learned to ask for help. And how he accepted it. He shares how he regained control. See how he continued to spot and seize opportunities. Erik’s wife also tells her side of the story. Additionally, you will hear a remarkable story about his son Kay and a European Championship gold medal.

To register

The lecture is organized by KopGroep Libraries and the IPSO Drop-in Centre Den Helder and runs from 19:30 to 21:00. A ticket costs €4.50 (including a cup of coffee/tea at the start at 19:00). You can register via the KopGroep Libraries website.

When

Tue 12 May '26

7:30-9:00 PM

Where

Places of interest
Awarded the best library in the Netherlands, the living room of the city.

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