Together for children’s hearts
An initiative that can save lives. As part of DATEV Challenge Roth 2025, a relay team representing the Stiftung KinderHerz took to the start line. The team, consisting of Daniel Dörre, Nina Hunziker and Sonja Eggl, raised funds to provide defibrillators for schools. One of these devices has now been installed at the Kreissportzentrum Roth, where it can be used by students and athletes in case of an emergency.
Sport as a platform for awareness
The idea behind the project was driven by personal motivation. Initiator Daniel has been supporting Stiftung KinderHerz through his sporting activities for several years. What once began with the question of whether people could be motivated to donate quickly developed its own momentum. “In the very first year, we raised an impressive amount. It showed me how powerful collective engagement can be,” he says. “Many small and large contributions together made something truly meaningful possible.”
From a spontaneous idea, a community project quickly evolved: in addition to the relay team, there was a stand at the triathlon expo, a raffle, and support from the nationwide KinderHerz community.
A free expo stand as a sign of support
DATEV Challenge Roth provided Stiftung KinderHerz with a complimentary stand at the event expo. This gave the organization the opportunity to present its important work to an international audience and engage directly with visitors. The foundation will also be represented with an expo stand again in 2026.
The funds raised demonstrate the real impact of this commitment: in addition to other initiatives, several defibrillators were financed as part of a nationwide support project. One of them is now specifically allocated to the school center in Roth.
“Thank you to Daniel for choosing Roth as the location for installing a defibrillator. Supporting children is something very close to our hearts. In an emergency, this device can help save a life,” says Kathrin Walchshöfer-Helneder, Managing Director of TEAMCHALLENGE.
Fast response can save lives
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are specifically designed to be used by people without medical training. In the event of sudden cardiac arrest, the device automatically analyzes the heart rhythm and provides clear voice instructions. If necessary, it delivers an electric shock to restore a normal rhythm.
Especially in public places such as schools, a defibrillator can make a crucial difference: just a few minutes without assistance can cause severe damage. An AED bridges this critical time until emergency services arrive and significantly increases the chances of survival.