16,000 Euros for the Anniversary: Open House Day at Teddy House Vienna Was a Complete Success

Around 100 guests celebrated the tenth anniversary at the Teddy House Vienna yesterday. "It was a celebration full of emotions. Seeing how many people feel connected to our families and celebrated with us fills me with great joy," emphasizes Michaela Altendorfer, President of Herzkinder Österreich.

Support for Relatives of Children with Heart Conditions

Since 2015, the Teddy House has offered children with heart conditions and their families a "home away from home" during stressful hospital stays. To date, around 1,350 families have used this support, and over 12,000 overnight stays have been made possible.

Teddy House Delighted by Generous Donations

The check presentations brought great joy: Kinderpatenschaft Österreich presented 10,000 euros and the Sportfreunde 1,000 euros to the Teddy House Vienna. House manager Astrid Baumgartner accepted the donations together with Natalie Unger. Additionally, the Teddy House received an anonymous donation of 5,000 euros.

Numerous Attendees at the Open House Day

Among the numerous attendees were Herzkinder ambassadors Andreas Zankovitsch and Martin Siebermair, as well as Herzlauf ambassador Werner "Running Schritti" Schrittwieser. The Children's Heart Center Vienna was also well represented: interim head Erwin Kitzmüller, deputy Andreas Hanslik, and the center's psychology team. The head of the University Clinic for Cardiac Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna, Daniel Zimpfer, was also present. Donors, sponsors, cooperation partners, and heart families rounded out the diverse audience.

The open house day provided a varied insight into the history and development of the Teddy House. In addition to informative retrospectives and figures on the use of the facility, tours of the house were offered, where a residential unit could also be viewed. For families, there was also a photo booth and a craft corner for children.

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