Red Cross Tannheim: 50 years of important help in the Tannheim valley!

Red Cross Tannheim: 50 years of important help in the Tannheim valley!

Reutte, Österreich - In the Tannheimer valley, the 50th anniversary of the Red Cross was recently celebrated. The anniversary celebration, which took place in the Gräner community hall, was a complete success and attracted numerous guests of honor as well as active and former members. Local point manager Daniel Müller was pleased with the high number of participants and paid tribute to the great achievements of the helpers. He emphasized that the local office has played a central role in the region's emergency medical care since its foundation, which includes between 800 and 1,000 missions annually. These operations include medical services, emergencies and support operations at events, and add up to around 10,000 voluntary hours a year.

The Red Cross Tannheim has proven to be indispensable over the years and is an integral part of the community. In his speech, Müller expressed gratitude and confidence for the future, driven by the commitment of all members and supporters. "We are proud of the past five decades and are optimistic about the front," continued Müller. The celebration was also a nice occasion for encounters among those present and the opportunity to express thanks to all those who contributed to the development of the local office.

volunteering and recognition

The annual general meeting of the Red Kreuz local office Tannheim on January 18, 2025 also showed the close networking of the organization with the region. In addition to local position manager Florian Müller, Mayor Harald Kleiner (Tannheim), Vice Mayor Martin Perle (Schattwald) and district rescue commander Bertram Schedler and emergency doctor Dr. were among the guests of honor. Eva Wurz present. This high presence illustrates the support and cooperation of the Red Cross with other blue light organizations in the region, which is not only for the missions, but also for the planning of the coming years.

Daniel Müller was unanimously elected as the new local position manager after Florian Müller no longer competed for election after more than five years. Müller emphasized the value of the work of his predecessor and looked at the upcoming challenges and opportunities in the new year with confidence. Among other things, participation in the Federal Music Festival in Grän is on the program, which means that the Red Cross Tannheim wants to continue to make its commitment to the region.

a long tradition

The Red Cross has an impressive story that goes back to its foundation. In 1863 the idea of ​​supporting war -leading armies by volunteer nurses came up with a vision that was implemented by Henry Dunant and other pioneers such as Gustave Moynier, later Vice President of the International Committee from the Red Cross (ICRK). This organization is now a global symbol for humanitarian aid and support. The basic values ​​of the Red Cross still live in the local local sites and are a cornerstone of their work.

Overall, the anniversary of the Red Cross in the Tannheimer Tal not only shows the success of the past five decades, but also the passion with which the helpers and members work for the community. Further information on the history and the current activities of the Red Cross can be found on the official pages of the Roten Kreuz and in the district sheet.