Crowdfunding Campaign to Support Renovation of the DRK Children’s Hospital Siegen “Children’s Island”

The DRK Children’s Hospital Siegen gGmbH is participating in the Volksbank in Südwestfalen eG crowdfunding campaign with a special project. The goal is to raise €8,750 for the urgently needed renovation of the Children’s Island – an intensive care unit with a residential feel for children and adolescents requiring long-term ventilation.

For 20 years, the Children’s Island (www.kinderinsel-siegen.de) has been a nationwide unique offering for children and adolescents who require long-term ventilation. Currently, there are two locations within the DRK Children’s Hospital on Wellersberg. However, the growing challenges in caring for these young patients, as well as increasing structural and personnel requirements, make structural modifications essential.

Volksbank in Südwestfalen eG supports fundraising to merge and modernize the unique intensive care unit for long-term ventilated children at the DRK Children’s Hospital Siegen

“The merger of the two Children’s Islands 1 and 2 is a pioneering step that not only improves organizational efficiency, but above all benefits the children and young people who depend on our specialized care,” explained Fred Josef Pfeiffer, Managing Director of the DRK Children’s Hospital Siegen.

The renovation and expansion of the DRK Children’s Island is part of a major project with a total volume of 1,250,000 euros. So far, 700,000 euros have been raised through generous donations, but around 550,000 euros are still needed. “The Children’s Island is a facility of the DRK Children’s Hospital Siegen, which operates as a non-profit organization. All funds go directly into the care and support of our young residents,” emphasized Managing Director Fred Josef Pfeiffer.

By combining the two children’s islands, the children’s hospital can optimally pool its resources and adapt its spatial infrastructure to the demanding requirements of long-term ventilation. “The children’s island not only offers residents a home, but also relieves the burden on families by providing them with the security of professional, round-the-clock care,” the managing director continues.

“The work at the children’s island is based on a unique concept that combines medicine, nursing, therapy, and education. The structural changes are necessary to continue this interdisciplinary model and to better integrate new treatment options. However, such projects in the area of ​​specialized care can only be implemented with additional financial support.”

Thanks to the crowdfunding campaign by Volksbank in Südwestfalen eG, citizens now have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future of the DRK children’s island with their donations.

“Every donation over €5 will be matched by an additional €10 by Volksbank, as the project has been classified as particularly sustainable,” explains Fred Josef Pfeiffer, explaining the concept. “The merger of Children’s Islands 1 and 2 is an investment in the future of our young residents. However, with the resources currently available, we cannot fully implement this ambitious project. Every donation helps us make this vision a reality and continue to offer excellent care at the highest level.”

Every donation – no matter the amount – brings the DRK children’s hospital a step closer to its goal. Details can be found on the crowdfunding platform’s homepage.

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