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Multiple world champion windsurfer Sarah-Quita Offringa shares why she supports Fundashon Ultimo Deseo Aruba as an ambassador and why fulfilling a final wish is so meaningful to her.

Retired I am Trudy Hassell, former Commissioner of Police (2003–2025) with extensive leadership experience within the national and regional police force. In addition to holding senior positions, I organized youth symposiums, community meetings, and neighborhood initiatives to ensure that everyone’s voice could be heard, driven by a strong commitment to the empowerment of both young people and the elderly. After many years in law enforcement, I understand how essential it is f

Visual artist, painter, photographer, and multimedia specialist In October 2024, I was introduced to Fundashon Ultimo Deseo Aruba for the first time when I was asked to create a mural for Emmy Theysen. At the time, Emmy was staying in hospice care and was terminally ill. He loved painting and, inspired by a nature photograph by Michiel Oversteegen, had created a painting of a prikichi perched on the fruit of a cactus. Emmy’s wish was for this painting to be transformed into a

FUDA is pleased to present our new bilingual brochure in both Dutch and Papiamento. This publication highlights our dedication to fulfilling the final wishes of Aruban terminally ill and bedridden people. Our mission is to brighten difficult moments with a ray of joy and unforgettable memories. In our brochure, we introduce ourselves, explain what FUDA does, and explain how FUDA fulfills special wishes and how to submit a wish. Thanks to the support of volunteers and donors,

After a valuable period with Faith & Hope Medical Transport, which made four special wishes come true, ImSan is now taking over. Thanks to their support, FUDA can continue to ensure that terminally ill and bedridden people in Aruba can fulfill their final wishes. Meanwhile, FUDA is working on introducing its own Wish Ambulance in 2026.

FUDA is pleased to present our new bilingual brochure in both Dutch and Papiamento. This publication highlights our dedication to...

Secretary position available at FUDA: help fulfill last wishes in Aruba. Interested? Email renate.raven.fuda@gmail.com

Sharii Winterdaal is stepping down as a board member of FUDA. We thank her and welcome her as a volunteer to Team FUDA.

Our team at Fundashon Ultimo Deseo Aruba (FUDA) is thrilled to have fulfilled Emmy Theysen's wish on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Inspired...

Fundashon Ultimo Deseo Aruba (FUDA) is a foundation established to fulfill the final wishes of people in Aruba who are terminally ill and...

My name is Matsy van Oers. When I was asked to become an ambassador and be involved in this wonderful initiative, I didn't hesitate. As...

My name is Renate Raven (Chairman), and together with Shariënne Winterdaal (Secretary), we embarked on the adventure of establishing...