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Dream come true?

Dream come true

On 31 july 2024 was my last working day and a bright future with lots of free time was lying ahead. But just one and a half month later, on September 21, disaster struck and I was urgently admitted to intensive care with a cerebral infarction. My dream shattered but I’m not planning to give up. My dream is still simple yet overwhelming: to create a warm and inviting cafe in Romania where locals can gather, unwind, and forge connections over a delicious cup of coffee, a refreshing drink, and a nice, simple and small dish.

Slowly I start recuparating and I hope that my fundraising and your help brings me the necessary funds to realize what I started.

I’m Bert, and for 42 years I worked always with pleasure in a mental health institution with kids and young adults who experience all kind of mental and psychiatric issues. During these 42 years, I have poured my heart and soul into the mental health working with these young people. But now, I have a dream for my own and I’m ready to go into an entirely other direction and start a new journey for myself. I love Romania and I want to strat a small café there to bring joy, comfort, and community to Romania.

Thank you for your generosity, your kindness, and your belief in the power of dreams. Together, anything is possible.

With heartfelt gratitude,

The Bert’s Cafe Restoration Team