Vintage truck enthusiasts support cancer-stricken children with charitable adventure from Trondheim to Germany

Outside St. Olav’s Hospital in Trondheim, a parking lot filled with vintage trucks is waiting to take children battling cancer on an adventure. Among the children well enough to participate is 13-year-old Anton Sæther, who has spent many hours at the hospital over the past three years. Today, he has chosen a striking red Scania truck for his ride.

The truck owners and drivers, who refer to themselves as a group of enthusiasts with a passion for vintage vehicles, gather annually for a trip. This year, however, they decided to do something special by raising funds for a cause close to their hearts.

Bjarne Hagen proposed the idea of collecting donations during their trip, and the decision on the recipient was straightforward. The group felt particularly compelled to support the Children’s Cancer Ward due to personal experiences with the illness.

“Entering a cancer ward filled with sick children can leave you feeling helpless,” Hagen explained. “It’s heartbreaking that they face such challenges so early in life, so it makes sense for us to do whatever we can to help.”

Mads Bøhle, a nurse at St. Olav, recognizes the importance of experiences like these for the children. “These are memories they can take home and share with friends, teachers, and family,” he said, praising the truck drivers for their initiative.

This year’s trip is headed to Germany, and the participants are donning matching shirts that read: “Veterans drive for the children’s cancer cause – contribute your support.”

Before setting off towards Germany and the Kiel ferry, the children enjoy a thrilling ride in the trucks. Anton, seated in the large red cabin, expresses his excitement and shares his dream of becoming a truck driver. As the powerful horn blares, the convoy embarks on its journey.