Haliç University and the Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Foundation Meet for “Kampüste İyilik Var”

As part of Leukemia Children's Week, Haliç University and its founder, the Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Foundation, hosted children in treatment for leukemia, children who have completed treatment and their families at the “Kampüste İyilik Var” (Goodness on Campus) event. A day of talks in which experts answered families' questions, a Kahoot game with children and university students on the same team, music and a workshop with chefs was capped by a draw in which two electric bicycles found their owners.

On 3 November, Haliç University opened its campus to children in treatment for leukemia, children who have completed treatment and their families. Throughout the day families put their questions to the experts, from diagnosis and treatment to nutrition, while the children spent a day full of games, music and workshops with university students.

Opening the event, Haliç University Rector Prof. Dr. Enes Eryarsoy spoke about how advances in medicine have helped extend human life. Drawing attention to the importance of scientific progress and the right treatment approaches in leukemia care, he underlined the value this work holds for patients and their families. He also described the importance of turning the university's knowledge into a contribution to society:

“Together with our founding foundation, we are delighted to host children in treatment for leukemia, children who have completed treatment and their families on our campus. Universities are institutions that not only produce knowledge but also bring that knowledge to meet society's needs. Today, while our experts answered families' questions, our students showed through the bond they formed with the children how goodness finds its place on campus. The doors of our campus are always open to these children and their families.”

Experts Answered Families' Questions

In her presentation on childhood leukemias, Prof. Dr. Deniz Tuğcu shared information on the characteristics of the disease and on diagnosis and treatment. Psychologist Buse Başakgil addressed how children experience illness, touching on their emotional needs during this period, the importance of psychological support and the points families should keep in mind as they go through the process together.

After sharing her own experience of leukemia, dietitian Başak Çakmak turned to the role of nutrition in treatment, covering children's nutritional needs, what to watch for during treatment and healthy eating habits, and answered families' questions.

After the talks, children who have completed their treatment shared their life stories with the audience. The children and Haliç University students teamed up in an interactive Kahoot quiz. The programme also featured a music recital and fun activities with mascots.

In the draw held for the children and their families, two electric bicycles found their owners. The day ended with a hands-on kitchen workshop, where the children joined the chefs together with their families, and a group photo.

“Our Children Will Succeed!”

Kemal Bilal Aydın, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Haliç University and the Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Foundation, said the event reflected the bond between the two institutions:

Kemal Bilal Aydın, Chair of the Board of Trustees

“When the Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Foundation founded Haliç University in 1998, it did not just establish an educational institution. It built a value that brings goodness, solidarity and science together under one roof. Hosting our children who are fighting leukemia and those who have beaten it on our campus today is the most tangible expression of that value. We chose the name ‘Kampüste İyilik Var’ deliberately. A university is not only a place that grants diplomas. It should also give its students empathy, responsibility and sensitivity towards society. Today we saw our students playing games at the same table as our children and listening to their stories. That is a kind of learning no lecture can fully provide. Today we also gave our children's families the chance to meet our experts. Access to accurate information during treatment helps families walk this road with more strength. With its knowledge, its students and its volunteers, Haliç University and the Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Foundation will continue to stand by these children and their families. Because we believe in one thing with all our hearts: our children will succeed.”

Nurkan Karabulut, General Manager of the Bizim Lösemili Çocuklar Foundation, thanked the Haliç University community and shared the plans for the rest of the week:

“Today our children both had fun and learned. Our families got answers from the experts to the questions on their minds. We thank Haliç University, our academics, our students and all our volunteers who made this lovely day possible. Throughout Leukemia Children's Week we will continue to meet our children, on the Bosphorus on 4 November and in the EuroLeague stands on 5 November.”

Moments from the event

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