“A Heart for Children”: Toni Kroos to Receive Golden Heart 2024

Toni Kroos will be honored with the “Golden Heart” at the “A Heart for Children” gala on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 8:15 p.m. on ZDF. This award is presented by the BILD aid organization.

Since 2015, the World Cup champion has dedicated himself to supporting seriously ill children through the Toni Kroos Foundation, providing families with prompt and straightforward assistance for fulfilling special wishes or funding necessary therapies and aids. Kroos personally finances the foundation.

Toni Kroos: “It’s essential that we engage socially. We need to balance those thriving and those facing challenges in life.”

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Sarah Majorczyk, Chair of BILD hilft e.V. “Ein Herz für Kinder”: “Toni Kroos is not just a sports icon; he’s a hero to many children through his foundation. We want to express our heartfelt THANK YOU with the Golden Heart 2024.”

During the fundraising event, host Johannes B. Kerner, alongside over 80 celebrities from various fields, will showcase national and international aid projects and accept donations for children in need.

“For millions, this gala is a key part of Advent—a time to reflect on the struggles of others: poverty, illness, war. Children are particularly vulnerable and need our help. ‘Ein Herz für Kinder’ truly makes a difference, and I anticipate many emotional moments,” says Johannes B. Kerner.

The donation hotline will be available from December 2 to December 13, 2024, between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. at 01802 101010, costing six cents per call from any German network. Donations can also be made online at www.ehfk.de or via PayPal at www.paypal.me/einherzfuerkinder. Importantly, every cent donated goes directly to aid without deductions. “Ein Herz für Kinder” is a member of the German Fundraising Council and certified by the DZI donation seal.

Musical performances will feature Calum Scott, Andrea Berg, Roland Kaiser, and Chris Norman, with support from British pop singers.

From 5 p.m., Twenty4Tim will provide exclusive backstage insights during the “Ein Herz für Kinder” show on BILD.de, highlighting the stars on the red carpet.

About BILD hilft e.V. “Ein Herz für Kinder”:

Based in Hamburg, the international aid organization has been active for 46 years, supporting over 25,000 projects with 511 million euros. In 2024, 641,786 needy children in Germany and worldwide received assistance. Notably, all donations go directly to children’s aid projects, with no deductions for personnel or administrative costs, covered by Axel Springer. Approximately half of the aid is allocated to Germany and the other half internationally. The organization supports medical research, builds schools and clinics, assists children in crisis areas, and promotes equal opportunities through educational projects. More information is available at www.ehfk.de and on social media using #ehfk.