About one year and a half back, I was asked to become an ASBL ambassador. Not knowing what the mandate consisted of, I took the time to think about it before giving my answer. How time consuming would this task be? Would it be possible for me to insert it in my already overbooked work program?

All these doubts were quickly answered thanks to the enthusiasm of the President of the non-profit association Pinocchio.

According to him, I had enough energy to demonstrate to the general public the interest of his Asbl. Finally, I quickly accepted this mission. I wanted to invest my time for the children and the Pinocchio association seemed to be an ideal partner.

A few months later I got the status of a mum and this has further strengthened the sense of duty to help burned children.

I have become more aware of the dangers that await young children, carefree while they discover the world: one second of inattention and life can turn on a dime. I feel happy to watch these kids playing and enjoying life despite what has happened to them and it is a pleasure for me to give them a little attention and warmth through activities organised by Pinocchio such as the Saint Nicolas’s celebration and hydrotherapeutic cure Camp.

It is therefore with pride that I take my role as ambassador of the asbl Pinocchio and it is with great attention and willingly that I will pursue my mission.

Cathérine Moerkerke