And because joy is the only thing that doubles when you share it, we are foregoing traditional Christmas mailings this year. Instead, we are donating to the Initiative krebskranke Kinder München e.V., an organisation in the immediate vicinity that is very close to our hearts. In this way, we share our joy in several ways: with the affected children and their families, with the dedicated helpers, teachers and carers on site – and with you.

The Initiative krebskranke Kinder München e.V. offers its help where it is needed most: in the families. Where our donation goes can therefore be tracked very specifically. Here is a brief overview of the many meaningful, empathetic and well thought-out measures taken by the initiative:

• Emergency financial aid
  for affected families in need
• Parents’ flats close to the clinic
• Funding of staff
  such as educators, teachers and psychologists for the paediatric cancer ward to ensure the highest possible level of care
• Art therapy
  stationary and mobile
• Music therapy
• Sports therapy
• Nutritional counselling
• Discussions, exchange of experiences and counselling
  for affected families
• Financial resources for time out
  for families to recharge their batteries: holidays, home help, sibling care
• Upgrading the equipment
  on the children’s cancer ward (furnishings, kitchen, games, films, etc.)
• Joint activities
  for children and parents that offer fixed rituals and increase well-being on the cancer ward (e.g. cooking together, celebrating birthdays)
• Information events
  on all relevant topics
• Supervision and further training
  for psychosocial staff
• Grants for paediatric cancer research