Expressing gratitude | Margo de Kock | TEDxMaastricht

Managing Director at the Ronald McDonald house Maastricht and self-described storyteller, Margo de Kock, won the TEDxMaastricht 2016 Pitch Night with her compelling story about an encounter that changed her perspective on life. “Speaking at a TED event has always been on my bucket list. But I knew that I would never apply if I wouldn’t have a truly inspiring story that was worth sharing. This is it.” Margo’s compelling storytelling talent combined with her enthusiasm makes for a truly inspirational combination. A story everyone needs to hear on how seemingly small and random events can influence a lifetime.
Margo was born in Maastricht in 1969, graduated from her studies in youth welfare work in 1991. Working with sick children has been a common thread throughout most of Margo’s career. She has worked as a pedagogue and play-therapist at the AZM/MUMC+ for over 10 year including one year as the manager of the children’s television channel, creating television broadcast for- and together with sick children. Since 2005 she started working at the Ronald McDonald house Maastricht, where she aims to create a warm and safe home away from home, close to the hospital, for families with a severely ill child.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@sandeepoberoi3709]

Have never ever heard anything so inspiring.

[@MusicLover-mk4ol]

Thanks for such lovely talk :)

[@jessicamaden707]

❤😃 Thank you for touching my heart. For bringing me to tears. 💚❤

[@therealscreech8059]

Thank you, Margo for sharing your story! What a testimony of what can happen when we open ourselves up to share our lives with other.

[@Ree_Thee_Enigmatic_Virtuoso]

I’m crying happy tears at work lol this was VERY inspirational. Thank you!

[@tdk3054]

gratitude to both of u, I can't control my tears.

[@duggydugg3937]

you are right. gratitude is a better path...good to plan and prepare..also express gratitude.. thank you lord...thank fortune...thank the stars...thank Margo ..thank people..

[@MilindBorkar_MENTOR]

Thank you for sharing your story
Much gratitude to both of you.
And TED talk team.

[@michalbro8200]

Very tearful and inspire stroy. Gratitude is leading you 26 years, that's why you both were met.

[@fluffy9592]

Such a beautiful and inspiring story! 😢❤️

[@zzprado]

Thank you for sharing your story. ❤️💕

[@hsaengerp]

Thank you so much , you inspire me !

[@nicolekanaan4801]

Beautiful story, thank you so much for sharing with us all and bringing such beauty and happiness to our day. Thank you so very much 💜

[@allgood3639]

Thank you 💗🙏

[@ArunKumar-hj9tc]

This deserves a million views

[@miteshbhagwant4615]

amazing

[@yogawelt]

What an inspirering story, thank you

[@geesjehaan1457]

Dank je wel voor dit prachtig , ontroerend en kippenvel verhaal.

[@USA50_]

Thanks 👍👍🇺🇸❤️😊🙏

[@cynthiachidimma3901]

Amazing 😢

[@marthaelledunning5144]

What a beautiful story

[@hay16233]

powerful, indeed.

[@anitasahu7940]

Love you there are a lot zeu in my life ... I wanna thank all❤️

[@meerunagpal7003]

A very beautiful expression of Gratitude and learning 💕

[@lucasvanrijn]

RIP Jules

[@TheAnkukumar]

My daughter is my zeu

[@lean9709]

Nice story indeed