‘Ein Herz für Kinder’ Gala Raises Over €23.5 Million for Charity

The annual event featured emotional moments, major donations, and recognition for social contributions, including Toni Kroos and Vicky Leandros.

The 2024 'Ein Herz für Kinder' charity gala raised more than €23.5 million to support children's aid projects worldwide, with all administrative costs covered by Axel Springer to ensure every euro goes to charity.
Toni Kroos received the 'Golden Heart' award for his foundation's work supporting severely ill children and their families, contributing €100,000 during the event.
Vicky Leandros bid farewell to her TV career with a heartfelt performance, including her hit 'Ich liebe das Leben,' and donated €100,000 alongside her family.
Prominent politicians, including Christian Lindner, Friedrich Merz, and Markus Söder, made live donations, though their contributions drew mixed reactions online due to perceived modesty compared to others.
The gala, hosted by Johannes B. Kerner, also featured performances by Andrea Berg and Roland Kaiser, with over 2,000 volunteers managing donation hotlines.