Sinterklaas at MariaOord

At the end of 1944, the civilian population of Gennep had already been evacuated, but about 800 patients and caregivers were still staying in the two sanatoriums of the town. The lack of everything became increasingly pressing, and food had to be searched for daily during raids in the surrounding area. As if that wasn't enough, December 5th was also approaching, and the situation did not become any brighter.