The people of Vorarlberg donated around 450,000 euros to the emergency aid fund and the Mäder school home
Vienna (OTS) – The strong solidarity of the people of Vorarlberg for the good cause is once again reflected in the impressive donation result for “LIGHT INTO THE DARK”. A total of around 450,000 euros has been raised so far as part of various initiatives in Vorarlberg.
Three and a half hours of live TV
The ORF-Landesfunkhaus Vorarlberg in Dornbirn was the focus of the “LIGHT IN THE DARK” television programs on ORF 2 V over the Christmas weekend. On December 23rd and 24th, ORF Vorarlberg broadcast a festive three-and-a-half-hour special program to raise donations for “LIGHT IN THE DARK”. to collect. The live broadcasts were moderated by Kerstin Polzer and David Breznik.
Unique donation day on ORF Radio Vorarlberg
As part of a large donation day organized by ORF Radio Vorarlberg in favor of “LIGHT IN THE DARK” on November 30, 2023, the listeners and numerous major donors from the Vorarlberg economy have already made a great donation result of 269,713 euros possible. The three-and-a-half-hour TV programs brought in additional donations, which this year brought a total of around 450,000 euros for “LIGHT INTO THE DUNKEL” from ORF Vorarlberg.
Emergency aid fund and Mäder school home
This year, the donations for “LIGHT IN THE DARK” in Vorarlberg will benefit the emergency aid fund for families and children in need as well as the Mäder school home. In the Mäder school home, around 70 children and young people with physical and severe multiple disabilities receive educational, therapeutic and medical support in their development.
Markus Klement, regional director of ORF Vorarlberg: “On behalf of the entire ORF Vorarlberg team, I would like to thank all donors as well as our partners from the Vorarlberg economy for their generosity and willingness to help.”
Stefan Höfel, project manager “LIGHT INTO THE DARK” ORF Vorarlberg: “Even in challenging times, the people of Vorarlberg have once again proven that they do not forget about children and families in need. Thank you very much for the generous donations for ‘LIGHT IN THE DARK’.”
Donation account ORF Vorarlberg project Schulheim Mäder:
Raiffeisenlandesbank Vorarlberg
IBAN: AT62 3700 0000 0005 0500
BIC: RVVGAT2B
The donation is tax deductible.
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Julia Feurstein
Press & Public Relations | Events
Vorarlberg State Directorate | DV
+43 5572 301-22558
julia.feurstein@orf.at
vorarlberg.ORF.at