BRK Freising honors long-time helpers – proud of 50 years of commitment!

BRK Freising honors long-time helpers – proud of 50 years of commitment!

Today was a very special day in the Freising district office when the loyal members of the Bavarian Red Cross (BRK) were honored for their outstanding commitment. District Administrator Helmut Petz presented the honorary title and recognized the tireless work of the volunteers in the large meeting room. The event not only showed recognition, but also how important community work is for the region. The honorees have made a valuable contribution to society over decades.

This became particularly clear in the anniversary ceremonies, which document the breadth of the commitment. The following were awarded:

• Für 25 Jahre Mitgliedschaft: Barbara Schuhbauer, Margot Nagl, Robert Utz, Martin Bengler, Alexander Hartmann, Alexandra Rattenstetter, Robert Urbaneck, Florian Helmberger, Marco Sterlemann.
• Für 40 Jahre Mitgliedschaft erhielten die Goldene Ehrenzeichen: Alice Gaudlitz, Theresia Emmer, Robert Stampfer, Klaus Häckel.
• Bernd Schönfeld und Martin Maier wurden für ihre 50-jährige Mitgliedschaft mit dem Großen Ehrenabzeichen geehrt.

Commitment in crisis situations

The commitment of BRK members is particularly impressive in times of crisis. The commitment was recently demonstrated by a drone alarm at Munich Airport on October 9, 2025, where 60 volunteers from the Erding and Freising district associations were active. Together with the police, fire brigade and other aid organizations, they ensured the safety and care of the stranded passengers by providing food and camp beds. The close cooperation was essential in order to quickly deal with the situation, as ed-live notes.

This type of assistance is guaranteed by well-trained emergency services who are involved in disaster control. “We have specialized groups that are available for various areas of responsibility, including the rapid response groups and the water rescue trains,” explains a representation from the DRK-Voluntary Office. The extensive training and specialized equipment are key to being able to help quickly and efficiently even in challenging situations.

The BRK was also active, particularly during the corona pandemic, by operating both the test track and the vaccination center in the district. Support for refugee Ukrainians also found its place when a sports hall in Moosburg was converted into an initial reception facility. The BRK also played a crucial role in the evacuation of people from retirement homes during the floods in June 2024.

Volunteering – A responsibility for the community

In their speech, District Administrator Petz and BRK district manager Albert Söhl emphasized the important role of volunteers and recalled the roots of the Red Cross, which go back to the Battle of Solferino in 1859. The event was not just an honor, but an appeal to society to value volunteer work and to get involved. The solidarity in times of crisis impressively shows how important it is to be there for each other.

The commitment of the BRK members is a visible sign of their responsibility towards the community and a valuable sign of solidarity that should continue to exist in the future.