Heinz Helgers – Chairman of the Heinz Special Holiday Travel Foundation
My name is Heinz Helgers , founder and chairman of Stichting Heinz Bijzondere Vakantiereizen. My journey began after more than 27 years of experience as a coordinator and caregiver at organizations that offered adapted holidays. When those organizations ended their activities, we decided in 2018 to set up our own foundation.
Why a foundation and not a commercial organization?
The answer is simple: we do not want to make profit from the suffering of others . Based on this conviction, we opted for a non-profit form, fully focused on the well-being of our guests. Our foundation runs on voluntary commitment, involvement and solidarity .
More than 300 guests travel with us every year. People who, for whatever reason, cannot go on holiday independently. We dedicate ourselves to this target group with heart and soul.
Care, attention and involvement
Within our foundation, the guest is always central . For those who need care, there is a dedicated team of volunteer nurses and carers IG . They ensure that our guests receive the medical care they need during their holiday.
Thanks to this commitment, our guests can enjoy affordable holidays without any worries , at home and abroad, by luxury adapted bus or by plane.
We also welcome:
- Informal caregivers
- Partners
- Single guests
Our logistics team is ready to support with wheelchairs, luggage and guidance, so that no one feels alone during the journey.
Why I do this
After all those years in healthcare, I felt the need to mean even more to the most vulnerable people. The increasing loneliness and demand for care among the elderly affects me deeply. Being able to mean something to these people gives me an enormous sense of personal satisfaction .
A journey full of warmth and friendship
There is nothing as beautiful as traveling with a group. During our vacations , new friendships are formed, special encounters are made and lasting memories are created. Sharing stories, laughing with each other and just getting away from the daily routine: that is what we do it for.
With great pride and love I dedicate myself every year to making these unique experiences possible. Because I truly believe:
Everyone has the right to a holiday.
See you on one of our trips!