Thursday, October 16, 2025
Art Exhibition “Heroes: A world without childhood cancer” – Free of charge
Time: 10:00 – 17:00 daily
Venue: De Hallen, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 47, 1053 RT Amsterdam
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An exhibition on childhood cancer worldwide will be held at De Hallen from October 16 until November 15, 2025
Heroes: A world without childhood cancer
Her Majesty Queen Máxima will open the exhibition on October 15. Ten children with cancer drew their heroes, who have superpowers to achieve a world without childhood cancer. Professional illustrators turned these drawings into life-size movie posters. The posters are part of an exhibition showcasing the Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology’s international efforts to reduce inequality in childhood cancer survival rates. ‘Heroes: A world without childhood cancer’ will be on display at De Hallen in Amsterdam from October 16 to November 16.
Some of the superheroes drawn by children with cancer from the Netherlands, Indonesia, Suriname, Kenya, and Armenia are Super Teddy, Superfluf, Super Doctor, and Wonder Woman. These superheroes have unique powers to help eradicate childhood cancer. The children’s drawings and their creators will be displayed on large banners in De Passage of De Hallen.
Better chances of survival
The De Hallen exhibition also illustrates the 80/20 paradox of childhood cancer survival rates worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries, where 80% of children with cancer reside, the survival rate is only 20%. In high-income countries, however, the opposite is true. Despite this inequality, pediatric oncology professionals around the world are working to improve survival rates.
The Heroes Exhibition is therefore being held during the SIOP World Congress from October 20 to 23, where more than 3,500 pediatric oncology professionals will gather at the RAI in Amsterdam to share the latest insights. International cooperation and knowledge exchange are essential because each type of childhood cancer is rare.
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Thursday, October 23, 2025
Movie Screening “Audrey’s Children” – Free of charge but registration needed
Time: 19:00
Venue: DeFilm Hallen, Hannie Dankbaarpassage 12, 1053 RT Amsterdam
Audrey’s Children tells the inspiring true story of Dr. Audrey Evans (SIOP Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, played by Natalie Dormer), who is recruited to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 1969 as the first female Chief of Oncology. Frustrated with the futility of current therapies and refusing to accept more can’t be done for her patients, she pioneers revolutionary life-saving treatments, creates the first ever Staging System for Neuroblastoma, and co-founds the first Ronald McDonald House. Her fight for change redefined medicine and continues to impact the lives of millions around the world.
Immediately following the screening, the writer/producer of the film, and lifelong friend of Dr. Audrey Evans, Julia Fisher Farbman will be joining us via ZOOM for a live Q&A!
Register here free of charge.
