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Paul Hey Middle School: 3000 euros for terminally ill children!
The Paul Hey Middle School in Starnberg donated 3,000 euros from a fundraising run to the JoMa project to support seriously ill families.
Paul Hey Middle School: 3000 euros for terminally ill children!
The Paul Hey Middle School in Cologne recently organized a significant fundraising run that not only highlighted the students' sporting ambitions, but also served a good cause. This year, such a run was held for the fourth time, and the generous sum of 3,000 euros went to the JoMa Project e.V. in Weßling, an organization that supports families with seriously ill or deceased children, teenagers and young adults. Over the years, the fundraising runs have already supported schools in Morocco, Turkey and Ukraine.
The decision to donate locally this time aims to directly support the community. The students had the opportunity to choose between several organizations: sophisticated suggestions such as the animal shelter in Starnberg and the Gautinger bone marrow donation were available. Ultimately, the choice fell on the JoMa Project e.V., which has been supporting countless families living in grief since it was founded in 2015. Yalda, a member of the Student Co-Responsibility Committee (SMV), emphasized how important it was for the students to find out more about the organization in advance, which underlines the young people's sense of responsibility.
Background of the JoMa project
The JoMa Project e.V. not only offers financial help, but also valuable psychosocial support for affected families. In addition to consultations and seminars for stabilization and strengthening, there is a wide range of offers aimed at different family types - from single-parent families to patchwork families to stepfamilies. Grandparents, cousins and close friends who have emotional ties to the affected children can also request support. More details can be found on the website JoMa project.
The project was founded in 2000 when a parents' initiative was launched. Named after two children, Joshua and Maren, who battled serious illnesses, the organization provides families with exactly the support they need during the most difficult time of their lives.
The effect of the fundraising run
In her statement, liaison teacher Daniela Thirdpreis made it clear that the students' commitment contributes enormously to strengthening the community and gives those affected new hope. One of the core messages of the Paul Hey Middle School is to show how important social cohesion is. Events like these not only raise money, but also raise awareness of the challenges many families face.
The Paul Hey Middle School and the JoMa Project e.V. are sending a strong signal of compassion and willingness to help. At a time when many challenges lie ahead, it is important that youth realize how much of an impact they can have on the lives of others. Further information about the JoMa Initiative projects can be found at Life Bridge.
The community in Cologne can be proud of the Paul Hey Middle School - it not only promotes school sports, but also puts the heart and willingness to help in the foreground. A great step towards a more solidarity-based future!