Overview
- The Alpe d'HuZes climb, which drew roughly 5,500 physical participants on Thursday, produced a provisional record haul of €25,020,619 for KWF.
- An indoor virtual variant at Rotterdam Ahoy involved 517 climbers and contributed to the overall total reported by the organisers.
- High‑profile pairings and personal stories featured prominently, including former pro Michael Boogerd riding with patient Stephan van Kessel and Ben and Thomas Hiddinga raising over €30,000 after a difficult diagnosis.
- Organisers emphasised that the announced sum is provisional and that a definitive, audited total will be published in October.
- The event’s cumulative fundraising since 2006 stands at about €271 million and the 2026 result is expected to fund scientific research and projects to improve life for people affected by cancer, while also sustaining volunteer and community fundraising efforts.