Here, sad children learn to laugh again

For 92% of German women aged 40 to 49, an intact family is the greatest source of happiness. This was the result of an Emnid survey commissioned by "Idee für mich". And what warms our hearts more than the happy laughter of a child? But not all children are lucky enough to grow up being cared for and looked after. Even in Germany, many children have very simple wishes that they may never be able to fulfill. The "Kinderlachen" association wants to help these children and make one or two dreams come true.

via steffen.gippner

05/26/2016, 15:24

For many people, a cheerful child's smile means the greatest happiness

At Easter, Kinderlachen founder Marc Peine (center) surprised sick children at Dortmund Children's Hospital together with supporters and volunteers from the association

Christmas Eve at Dortmund Children's Hospital: Kinderlachen ambassador Nika Krosny distributing presents to the young patients

Every year, the Kinderlachen association surprises the young patients at Dortmund Children's Hospital. Many volunteers take part, including Kinderlachen patron Matze Knop (center) and Kinderlachen ambassador Tom Lehel (4th from right) as well as the two Kinderlachen founders Christian Vosseler (1st from right) and Marc Peine (6th from right).

And you can help with this and even do good for yourself by volunteering with "Kinderlachen". Because the "Idea for me" survey also revealed that 82% of the women mentioned are of the opinion that you can influence your own happiness by gathering positive energy through good deeds.
This positive energy is also available at "Kinderlachen". The non-profit organization and its many volunteers support children in need throughout Germany with the things they need most urgently. This includes furniture, materials for school and leisure, medical equipment, beds and much more. In addition, "Kinderlachen" makes children's dreams come true by organizing unforgettable events and leisure activities. The focus of its commitment is on concepts such as equal opportunities, child development and social participation. "Kinderlachen e.V." is financed exclusively by private donations and private sponsorship. Kinderlachen" rejects public subsidies - also in order not to further reduce the already scarce public funds for child, youth and social welfare. The charity would rather use its commitment to acquire additional funds and make them available to needy children and their families. Under the motto "support with what is most urgently needed", only donations in kind are given to children, families and institutions.
Numerous celebrities from the worlds of entertainment, sport, culture and business have volunteered for "Kinderlachen", including patrons Michael Rummenigge and Matze Knop, Kinderlachen ambassadors Tom Lehel, Nika Krosny, Marina Kielmann, Neven Subotic, Madlen Kaniuth, Andrea Kiewel, Charlotte Würdig, Marc Marshall, the German eight in rowing, the BVB handball ladies, Dr. Reinhard Rauball, Hermann Gerdig, Dr. Reinhard Rauball and Dr. Reinhard Rauball. Reinhard Rauball, Hermann Gerland, Chris Andrews and Roland Kaiser as well as the Kinderlachen Donation Advisory Board, in which several business personalities have come together to support the association in economic matters. Kinderlachen is headquartered in Dortmund and has branches in Munich and Berlin.
If you would also like to support this valuable work for our children, you can find more information at kinderlachen.de.