Welcome to hiking group EnergieK by Kim de Ruijtere
Who is the walking coach?
Kim de Ruijtere (53) decided to become a Pink Ribbon walking coach in 2021. As a Pinky Pioneer, she especially wants to motivate others to exercise regularly and to do so in an approachable way.
In three words, Kim would describe herself as an optimist, bon vivant and go-getter. The best compliment she ever received was "You are shining as always." As the name gives it away, there is no shortage of energy in Kim's group.
How often do we go hiking?
EnergieK meets once a month to hike, usually on a Saturday or Sunday. In addition, Kim also goes on weekly hikes with hiking members who live close to home. Each time for a route of 5 to 10 kilometers.
What region are we hiking in?
Kim walks in the region of Wuustwezel, Kalmthout, Brasschaat and Antwerp.
No items found.
No items found.
Relevant articles
Sien (25) is running 10 miles with Pink Ribbon for her grandmother: “She beat breast cancer, but the emotional toll took a heavy toll on her”
This Sunday, paramedic Sien Vleugels (25) from Bocholt will be at the starting line of the 10 Miles race. She’s running with the Pink Ribbon team—the nonprofit organization fighting breast cancer—on behalf of all the patients she encounters every day. But her biggest motivation is her “grandma”: “Physically, the cancer went away, but mentally, the toll on her was overwhelming. Today, she has dementia. I’m running so that other patients can get the psychological help she could have used so badly.” Pink Ribbon already Pink Ribbon over 4,000 euros in donations.
Breast cancer rehabilitation with yoga
With the support of Pink Ribbon , Sonia Vanderlinden, coordinator of the breast clinic Europe Hospitals Brussels, can offer low-threshold yoga sessions to cancer patients. "Not every cancer patient has the courage to get on a fitness machine," she says, "Yoga is a low-threshold alternative with proven beneficial effects.
10 benefits of hiking
Hiking is by far the most popular sport in Belgium. It is very accessible, inexpensive and offers numerous advantages.
.png)
.png){kind=logo}
.png)
.png)
