A place of security. A second home.
Why your donation strengthens families.
When a child suffers from a life-shortening illness, Sternenbrücke becomes a place of security and comfort for the whole family. Here they find support, assistance, and moments of closeness and community. With your donation, you give hope and help so families find strength and relaxation.
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738€
We need to raise this amount every day through donations in order to support the entire family.
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1.640€
This is how much a day's stay costs for a family at Sternenbrücke.
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45%
Almost half of our daily expenses – are not covered by health and care insurance funds.
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180
Sternenbrücke supports around 180 families with seriously ill children every year.
Donate directly
Your support makes all the difference. Every donation helps families going through a difficult time.
Start a fundraiser
Whether as an individual or as a business – by setting up your own fundraising campaign, you can make a real difference together with others.
Donations instead of gifts
Whether it’s a birthday, an anniversary or a wedding – share hope and support on your special occasion.
Fines
By making a donation from fines, you are making a significant contribution to the work of Sternenbrücke.
Volunteering
We would be delighted if you would volunteer your time, either regularly or occasionally.
Training
Our training program provides you with comprehensive preparation for your volunteer work at Sternenbrücke—practical and personalized.
Requirements
Do you have time, stability, and commitment to offer? Then we look forward to welcoming you as part of our community.
Fields of activity
Get involved where help is needed: whether it's nursing, cooking, or public relations—your support makes a difference.
This is how we use our resources
We use our financial resources – including donations, grants and benefits from health and nursing care insurance funds – with the utmost care. They are allocated to various areas, all of which are geared towards providing the best possible support for seriously ill young people and their families.
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49% Care-related expenses
We take care of the children's medical and nursing needs – always with love, respect, and the goal of providing them with a sense of security.
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17% Administrative expenses
Behind every helping hand is a well-organized structure. Our administration ensures that everything runs smoothly—so that our guests can take center stage.
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10% Material expenses
From special care beds to food and energy, these expenses ensure that our guests can enjoy a warm and child-friendly environment.
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11% Grief counseling and psychosocial support
When words fail, we are there. We support parents, siblings, and relatives with open ears, empathy, and services that provide support in difficult times.
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5% Therapeutic Offers
Music, art, or animal-assisted therapies—these offerings create small rays of hope and help our guests find joy and expression, even in difficult moments.
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4% Pedagogical support for siblings
Siblings also need support. We create spaces where they can share their feelings, be understood, and simply be themselves.
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4% Medical Care
Our medical care ensures that our guests receive the best possible care—with a focus on freedom from pain, quality of life, and dignity.
Prominent support
Prominent personalities also support us with heart and commitment. They are committed to raising awareness of children's hospice work. We thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their solidarity with Sternenbrücke and the families.
Hugo Egon Balder
Volkan Baydar
(Bild: ©Alex Schoenberg)
Isabel Edvardsson
Yasmina Filali
Steven Gätjen
(Bild: ©Anelia Janeva)
Thomas Helmer
Guido Maria Kretschmer
(Bild: ©Christoph Köstlin)
Udo Lindenberg
(Bild: ©Tine Acke)
Tim Mälzer
(Bild: ©Philipp Rathmer)
Johannes Oerding
(Bild: ©Tim Tyson)
Sascha Röntgen-Schmitz
(Bild: ©Jens Koch)
