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700 runners for a good cause: record donation at the hospice run in Neustrelitz!
Over 700 runners took part in the DRK hospice run in Neustrelitz and collected 18,565 euros for seriously ill people.
700 runners for a good cause: record donation at the hospice run in Neustrelitz!
The 12th DRK hospice run in Neustrelitz on September 13th attracted over 700 runners who supported a good cause. Among the 722 participants there were 98 children who started with enthusiasm and passion. This event not only has a sporting component, but also combines social responsibility. The collected donation amount of 18,565.36 euros flows predominantly into the outpatient and inpatient hospice work of the DRK district association. Help is provided here for seriously ill people in the region who often need support in the last phase of their lives.
As the DRK Mecklenburgische Seenplatte reports, the aim of the run is to combine sporting activities with social commitment. These events are intended to promote public awareness of the often invisible and important work in hospice work. Ronny Möller, the volunteer coordinator, was pleased with the high number of participants and the increasing public awareness of issues relating to hospice work.
Support for families in need
Part of the income, specifically 3,000 euros, is intended to support a specific family. These funds will be used for a wheelchair-accessible vehicle so that volunteers can better care for their daughter Frieda, who suffers from KMT2B dystonia. Such initiatives illustrate how important support is in difficult times and how solidarity works in the community.
Hospice work has become increasingly important in recent times. According to the Maltese, the hospice is a place where terminally ill people should be accompanied with dignity and respect until their last breath. The idea of hospice has its origins in England, where Cicely Saunders founded the first hospice in the 1960s. This movement aims to view people not just as sick people, but as a whole and to enable them to have a high quality of life until the end.
A look into the future
In the coming years, the DRK hospice run will offer the opportunity to sensitize even more people to the topic. The next run will take place on September 12, 2026. It remains to be hoped that this future run will be as well received again and that important funds can be generated for the great work in hospice work.
Overall, it shows that such events are important not only to raise money, but also to give people the feeling that they are not alone. Community cohesion plays a crucial role, and with every step participants take, they help enrich the lives of others.