Thanks for 18 078 716 euros! "A heart for children"

At this year’s “Ein Herz für Kinder” gala, a total of 18,078,716 euros were donated. Thank you very much!

18 078 716 euros – the children of the world say THANK YOU!

At the 16th big “Ein Herz für Kinder” donation show, everything revolved around the most important people in our lives!

The most touching moments of the big donation gala

More than 60 celebrities collected donations from viewers on the live show.

Stars such as Manuel Neuer, Andrea Berg and Wladimir Klitschko presented aid projects and reported on the use of the funds that benefit 100 percent of children in need.

One of the highlights of the evening: The awarding of the Golden Heart to Her Majesty Queen Rania al-Abdullah of Jordan (46) by Daniela Schadt (56), partner of Federal President Joachim Gauck (76).

“A heart for children” recognizes Rania Al Abdullah’s commitment to various children’s aid projects. The queen, herself a mother of four, is the honorary chairwoman of the United Nations Girls ’Education Initiative and campaigns for the protection of children from abuse and violence as the chairwoman of her Jordan River Foundation.

“Millions of children are at risk of death. However, even more are at risk of living as if they were no longer here, isolated, decaying, abandoned or invisible, ”said the Queen in a moving speech.

She asked the audience: "How can that be? In a time of unprecedented progress and opportunities when we only have to press a switch or click a mouse to connect, engage and engage in the world. How can that happen before our eyes? "

In the end, Queen Rania urged Al Abdullah: “Let’s say to all the children everywhere tonight: we’ll see you! And tomorrow – and every day afterwards. Let us work tirelessly to open our hearts and keep their hope alive. "

Perhaps the gala donation of millions can be a first step in this direction. Everyone Cent donated goes directly to the selected aid projects such as children’s clinics, therapies, kindergartens, soup kitchens, schools, as well as projects in sport and education at home and abroad foreign countries.

Shortly after 10 p.m. Nico Rosberg (31) took the stage and introduced millions of ZDF viewers as the new Formula 1 world champion.

"We made it. It’s gigantic. We will never forget that. "
How is the new champion and his wife Vivian (31) going after his surprising retirement? “We have a lot of projects together. I’m not worried about that. Now we’re going to make a big one vacation, we haven’t booked a return flight yet … "

Then Nico Rosberg announced: Daimler donates one million euros for "A Heart for Children"! "We now have a daughter ourselves, so it is even more important for me to support children," said the world champion. "We are really proud to be here today."

Moderator Johannes B. Kerner (51) led the show for the fourth time. Numerous stars, including Sophia Thomalla, Peter Maffay and Angelique Kerber, were on the phone in the studio, answering calls to viewers to collect donations for children in need of help.

And musically, the gala shone again with big stars. Actor Matthias Schweighöfer (35) sang his love ballad "Through the Storm" in a world premiere.

Superstar Marius Müller-Westernhagen (67) appeared for the first time with his daughter Mimi (31) in the TV gala. Also on stage: Nena (56), the Scorpions and alpine rocker Andreas Gabalier (32).

Comedy star Ralf Schmitz (42) walked through the ranks as a donation hunter and practiced "pickpocketing". His first victim: Daniela Katzenberger (30) – that brought in 400 euros. Then it was Verona Pooth’s (48) turn to donate roulette: she raised her 200 euros from the scratch card to 3000 euros! Uschi Glas (72) donated 5,000 euros, crime scene commissioner Maria Furtwängler (50) even 10,000 euros!

The result at the end of the program: more than 18 million euros. An evening that went to the heart.

Thanks for 18 078 716 euros! “A heart for children”

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