LöwenMutKids celebrated their anniversary at the Steinmühle
This month, the association Leben mit Krebs Marburg e.V. invited guests to a celebration at the Steinmühle for several occasions. Not only were the association’s 30th anniversary and the 10th birthday of the LöwenMutKids celebrated, but the handover of the association’s leadership from Christiane Schmitt to Anke Scheld was also marked. After Steinmühle School Principal Bernd Holly retired, school board member Tobias Karlein took over the role of maintaining contact with the association, particularly with the LöwenMutKids. He himself was present at the anniversary celebration, along with his colleague Tim Elmshäuser, whose advanced sports class provided sports activities for some of the students at the event. Technical support was also provided by Jaron Häußermann from “Sound and Light,” who is also from Steinmühle.
Review and Overview of the Programs
Just how many—and how many different—people are working together toward the goal of improving the quality of life for cancer patients and making the challenges faced by patients and their families more bearable was evident from the packed hall filled with public figures and from the well-wishes offered to the association during the traditional birthday cake candle-blowing ceremony. In addition to wishes for the future, there were reflections on the association’s history, such as the move to the “Krebsbüro” in Niederweimar, the St. Lucia services during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, and the “Lichtblick” project, which continues to have an impact on some families to this day.
New Movie About the LöwenMutKids
The new film about the LöwenMutKids along the Lahn River was also presented. This group provides help and support to children whose parents or family members are battling cancer. Following creative interview segments, a heartfelt thank you was extended to the founders, longtime companions, volunteer supporters, and sponsors. Those who could no longer join in the celebration of this anniversary were remembered, and despite the colorful program, there was room for silence. Above all, it was an anniversary of caring for one another and giving, and one farewell in particular made it clear just how much passion has gone into strengthening this organization: After 25 years, Christiane Schmitt is handing over the leadership of the organization to Anke Scheld. The mark she has left—the big footsteps she leaves behind—will remain, but as Anke Scheld aptly summarized in her speech: “We can walk side by side. That way, your footsteps will always remain, and I’ll leave my own behind.” Following the varied and colorful program, everyone celebrated, laughed, and danced together until sunset, and many good conversations took place, as Hannah Golin, Anke Scheld, and Theresa Ottenthaler reported in closing. Our selection of photos gives a glimpse of the event.
Contacts for Those Affected
The association Leben mit Krebs e.V. hopes to remain a point of contact for anyone affected by cancer for the next 30 years as well. Email: beratungsstelle@lebenmitkrebs-marburg.de, Phone number: 06421-162625.
