Between Black Friday and the holidays, gift shopping is in full swing. An alternative is being demonstrated by the initiative of students and trainees at Ledlenser: Following a successful factory sale in September, the team and management decided to donate a portion of the proceeds to the Burgholz Children's and Youth Hospice in Wuppertal. This hospice supports families of terminally ill children, teenagers, and young adults – and relies on donations to do so.
"We are very proud of our students and trainees – the factory sale was such a great success only because of their commitment. By donating to the Burgholz Children's and Youth Hospice, we are supporting a good cause in the region and can thus conclude the project on an even more positive note," said Kai Milewski, Managing Director of Ledlenser.
"After deciding to donate a portion of our proceeds, we quickly agreed on a recipient. One of our partners for the factory sale, a local food truck, collected donations for the hospice – we thought that was a really wonderful idea!" Naomi Avvenire, a dual-study student at Ledlenser, recalls the experience. The donation was quickly organized, as was the check presentation on site.
The Wuppertal Children's and Youth Hospice offers ten rooms for the families of children with life-limiting illnesses. "In addition to providing care, we focus primarily on relieving the burden on families and creating a positive environment where children can play, laugh, and talk together," explains hospice director Kerstin Wülfing.
According to Wülfing, in addition to providing accommodation and care for family members, the donations also benefit bereavement support and the employment of additional specialists. The hospice's work in these areas is approximately 50% funded by donations. Therefore, every contribution counts – from students who empty their class funds to large corporate donations.
“Perhaps our donation can serve as food for thought before Christmas: Does it have to be a mountain of gifts – or is supporting a charitable project a good alternative?” Naomi Avvenire concluded.
Ledlenser is one of the world's leading manufacturers of portable lighting and has made a name for itself as a true LED pioneer and one of the first LED flashlight manufacturers since 2000. The lighting specialist's portfolio includes headlamps, flashlights, lanterns, and work lights. German engineering and design, a seven-year warranty upon registration, and a multitude of revolutionary technologies make Ledlenser's award-winning products high-performance companions – indispensable in everyday life, during sports, or at work.
GoSee : kinderhospiz-burgholz.de + ledlenser.com