Roses for a good cause: fundraising campaign of the Semper Opera ball in Dresden!

Roses for a good cause: fundraising campaign of the Semper Opera ball in Dresden!

Schinkelwache, 01067 Dresden, Deutschland - On February 8, 2025, a special flower sale started in the Opera Bar in the Schinkelwache, which emerged directly from the floral arrangements of the 100th Semper Opera Ball in Dresden. Already at 9:30 a.m. a long line was formed in front of the bar, while Hansjörg König, managing director of the University Medicine Dresden Foundation, received the flowers from the florists at 7 a.m. The guests of the ball, who celebrated the festive occasion with around 2,000 people, were given the opportunity to take home bouquets for donation to support a good cause.

The donations collected flow directly into the Saxon Children's Palliative Center (SKPZ), which looks after around 70 children with life -shortening diseases. The center of the center is made up of 18 members, including doctors, nurses and therapists. Maria Janisch, head of the SKPZ, pointed out that the goal of the campaign is the procurement of a total of 4,000 euros for the establishment of a consulting room that has so far been missing and is urgently needed. In the previous year, similar actions were financed by an ultrasound device for the center.

floral decorations for a good cause

The flower sales campaign was not only influenced by the high number of guests of the Semper Opera ball, but also by the enthusiasm of the buyers. Anja Neumeister and Nicole Herzog, who supported the campaign, took home bouquets. Another buyer, Dirk Voss, brought his wife a bouquet as a memory of the event.

by 11 a.m. almost 500 euros had already been collected in donations, the final amount finally grew to a total of 750 euros in the course of the sale, which shows the positive response and support. The event was carried out with a special focus on the connection between cultural experience and social engagement.

commitment and support

Volunteers helped to transport the flowers from the opera to the Schinkelwache and sell the flowers. The possibility of paying by card was also provided to ensure that everyone has the chance to make a contribution, even if there is no cash available. Annett Hofmann, Ambassador of the SKPZ, also supported the fundraising campaign and was actively involved in the sale on site.

The Semper Opera Ball attracts the attention of guests and the media with its magnificent flower arrangements, especially the long -stemmed roses with a baroque flower head. The floral creations are not only an aesthetic highlight of the ball, but also a symbol of the support of needy families through the Saxon children's palliative center. The connection between art and social engagement is impressively demonstrated, while the flora of the ball lives in memories of an unforgettable evening.