Donation run in St. Florian blows up all records with 15,896 euros!

Am 10. Mai 2025 sammelte die Sportunion St. Florian bei einem Benefizlauf in Schärding über 15.000 Euro für die Kinderklinik Passau.
On May 10, 2025, the St. Florian sports union collected over 15,000 euros for the Passau children's clinic during a benefit run in Schärding. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Donation run in St. Florian blows up all records with 15,896 euros!

Schärding, Österreich - The Sportunion St. Florian organized a benefit run for the second time on May 10, 2025, which has set itself the goal of supporting the Foundation of the Passau children's clinic. The run was a complete success: a total of an impressive 15,896 euros were collected in donations, which makes the response to the second edition appearing to be outstanding. So also reports tips.at .

around 300 participants, including many children, pulled the six -kilometer route through the picturesque Grün Valley. Among those present were Mayor Günter Streicher and the Vice Mayor of St. Florian, Thomas Strauß. A special moment was the blessing of the children through pastoral assistants Michael Brandstätter, while a clown delighted the youngest visitors with his entertainment. Thanks to the committed organization by Uwe and Sibylle Punkenhofer, Sandra and Thomas Glinsner and Resi Winrother, the event was very well received, as well as Meinzirk.at reported.

A children's program ensures joy

particularly highlighted is the children's program specially designed for the smallest. The children's friends from St. Florian and Schärding made sure that the younger visitors also got their money's worth. With colorful games and exciting activities, interest and joy in the event could be increased.

chairman Uwe Punkenhofer announced that the benefit run will be carried out again in two years. This not only signals the commitment to the good cause, but also the hope of further expanding support for the Foundation of the Passau children's clinic. The proceeds will be officially handed over to the foundation in the coming days, which increases the anticipation for future events.

Interestingly, a look at similar events shows that benefit runs are a popular way to collect funds for important facilities. For example, on April 28, 2025, a benefit run in the lower Luisenpark in Mannheim received over 550 runners: in the inside and also achieved a record amount for the children's heart foundation with over 11,000 euros, such as Herzstiftung.de reported. Such events not only strengthen the community spirit, but also significantly support the often overlooked concerns of our little ones.

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