700 euro donation for the DRK children's clinic: Afholderbach shows solidarity!

700 euro donation for the DRK children's clinic: Afholderbach shows solidarity!

In a warm meeting, Holger Nickel, the first chairman of the Afholderbach homeland and beautification association, presented a donation of 700 euros to the DRK children's clinic in Siegen. The sum comes from the proceeds of the city of Netphen's omnibus anniversary, which was recently celebrated in Afholderbach. Nickel went to the Kinderinsel, a special intensive care unit on Siegen's Wellersberg, to hand over the amount personally. Seriously ill children and young people are cared for here, and Nickel emphasized how important it is that the money stays in the region to help those who need it most. The director of the children's island, Anne Schmitt, gratefully accepted the donation and was pleased with the commitment of the association, which, with its 210 residents and 138 club members, sets a strong example of living community. wirsiegen.de reports that the clinic, which plays an essential role in regional care, is currently planning renovations to merge the two wards on the children's island and make care even more child-friendly and efficient.

A look at the DRK children's clinic

The DRK Children's Clinic Siegen has established itself as one of the most important facilities for the care of sick children and young people in the region. This clinic recently won Sabrina Mockenhaupt-Gregor as a brand ambassador. She brings personal connections to the facility, as her mother worked as a nurse in the central emergency room for many years. Mockenhaupt-Gregor emphasizes how important a specialized clinic with experts is in Siegen and has decided to actively support the maintenance and positive development of the clinic. A short film about her motivation can be found on the clinic's social media channels and homepage. The clinic's managing director, Carsten Jochum, expressed his joy about the long-term support and informed that projects are already planned for 2024 in collaboration with the clinic's marketing department. Further information about the possibility of supporting the DRK Children's Clinic through donations can be found on the Clinic homepage.

Commitment to children in need

Commitment to children in need has a long tradition in Germany. In 2023 flowed loudly Test.de 75% of private donations go to humanitarian aid, especially child and youth welfare. Numerous organizations that support the needs of children have collected a total of over 1 billion euros in donations. Among them are prominent institutions such as Kindernothilfe and Plan International Deutschland. These collections not only benefit the children themselves, but also strengthen their families and communities. People can choose between different forms of support, be it through sponsorships or direct monetary donations, with most organizations supporting a variety of projects to positively impact the local community.

However, there are also some relevant points to consider when making donations. Critics of sponsorships express concerns that they could have a negative impact on the social fabric. However, institutions that have certificates such as the DZI donation seal have always been perceived positively, as this guarantees that funds are used transparently and a large part goes to the actual purpose of the donation.

This shows that even a small community like the one in Afholderbach can achieve great things as long as its heart beats for a good cause. With structures like the DRK Children's Clinic Siegen and the support of organizations and individuals, the hope for a better future for our children always remains alive.