Two brothers from Rotenburg: Fundraising campaign for Little Heroes” gets underway!

Two brothers from Rotenburg: Fundraising campaign for Little Heroes” gets underway!

When children become little heroes, it doesn't go unnoticed. Leonas (8) and Lenn (6) from Rotenburg are passionately committed to the “Little Heroes” children’s and youth hospice in Hünfeld. Inspired by a flyer from the hospice, Leonas had the brilliant idea to create a fundraiser that started with selling old toys. The two brothers receive support primarily from their mother, Nina Holzhauer, who actively supports their initiative.

The fundraiser quickly spread beyond the neighborhood, so it's no wonder that her friend Phil-Ole is also enthusiastically involved. The green light for the campaign also came from an official hospice donation box, which is now ensuring diligent collections in the neighborhood. “We really enjoy helping,” says Lenn. For the two brothers, every euro counts, after all, they have already exceeded their original goal of 400 euros by 20 euros and are now aiming for the new mark of 500 euros.

The importance of hospice care

The “Little Heroes” children’s and youth hospice is an important facility that supports families in difficult times. “We create a space for love and security,” is emphasized on the website of the German Children’s Hospice Foundation. It is a task that requires a lot of empathy. This is also made clear in the “Handbook of Child and Youth Hospice Work”, which was published in 2022 and is now a valuable reference work for specialists and interested parties. The handbook not only describes the practice of hospice work, but also provides an overview of historical and current developments in Germany.

“We can achieve a lot in children’s and youth hospice work,” explains Marcel Globisch, one of the editors of the handbook. Together with affected families and experts, a work was created that takes a clear look into the future of hospice work and supports both those affected and the professionals. Lessons from practice flow directly into the training and further education of the supporters.

Technological support through QR codes

For anyone looking for modern approaches to supporting fundraising campaigns, the use of QR codes is an interesting option. These small, handy codes can be used both privately and commercially without the need for a license. They are free and permanent, making them a practical solution for sharing and disseminating information quickly. A QR code could also strengthen Leonas and Lenn's fundraising campaign by making it possible for more people to contribute quickly and easily.

Now it remains to be seen how much the two little heroes can ultimately collect. In the next few weeks they plan to hand over the collected donations to the hospice. “We hope to encourage many people to get involved in this important cause,” says Nina Holzhauer proudly. A really big project that shows how much you can achieve with little. And that is certainly a good example of solidarity in action in the Rotenburg area.