Sunnin' It Out for a Cause: Famous Faces Play for a Purpose in Leipzig This Sunday
Celebrities to Perform in Leipzig on Sunday for Charity Event
Prepare for a charitable extravaganza as the 24th edition of the blockbuster charity football tournament "Kick for a Cause" is ready to roll in Leipzig this Sunday, June 15th. Some renowned football icons like Marco Rose and René Adler are slated to attend.
By Jan-Gerrit Vahl
Leipzig - Come Sunday, the 15th of June, the city of Leipzig is abuzz with the highly anticipated 24th edition of the charity football extravaganza, "Kick for a Cause". Like its predecessors, the event will feature a dazzling lineup of famous football stars as part of the All-Star team. Proceeds generated from this event will benefit the Leipzig Parents' Aid for Children with Cancer.
In Brief
- Charity football tournament "Kick for a Cause" in Leipzig
- Celebrity footballers such as Marco Rose and René Adler will take part
- Funds raised will go towards Leipzig Parents' Aid for Children with Cancer
- Autographed jerseys to be auctioned following the game
- No admission fee; donations gratefully accepted
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"We all gather on the field for a noble cause," shares former RB Leipzig coach Marco Rose (48), who graced the field last year, contributing significantly to the record donation of 55,000 euros. The event's organizer, Markus Wulftange (58), hosts an illustrious roster of All-stars: "We anticipate Marco Kurth, Clemens Fritz, Tim Sebastian, Perry Bräutigam, Sebastian Heidinger, Ingo Hertzsch, Ronald Werner, René Schmidt, and Robert Claus to join the lineup". The jerseys worn by the celebrities during the game will be auctioned off on-site at a silent auction post-match.
Away from the pitch, a vibrant side program promises a cornucopia of entertainment. Other than a wheel of fortune and a lottery, there will be activities for kids, such as arts and crafts and a ball pit. Carrier pigeons will be available for sending news, while various food options will cater to everyone's physical well-being.
Charity Football Tournament "Kick for a Cause"
The generously donated funds from the tournament directly contribute to the Leipzig Parents' Aid for Children with Cancer Leipzig e.V., which supports both stationary care provided directly on the children's cancer ward at the Leipzig University Hospital, including psychological support, sports, music, or art therapy, as well as outpatient care for affected families.
The event commences at 10 a.m. on Sunday with a kids' tournament, followed by the kick-off for the corporate cup at 1:30 p.m.
The event takes place at the Leipzig Südost-Stadion (Oststraße 177). Entrance is complimentary; donations for the work of "Parents' Aid" are cordially requested.
Featured image: Federico Gambarini/dpa
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- The charity football tournament "Kick for a Cause" will feature an array of entertainment options, including a wheel of fortune, lottery, arts and crafts for kids, a ball pit, and food options, all aimed at appealing to everyone attending.
- celebrities like Marco Rose and René Adler, who have graced the field in previous editions, will join other esteemed football personalities such as Marco Kurth, Clemens Fritz, and Sebastian Heidinger, to form the All-Star team, aiming to raise funds for the Leipzig Parents' Aid for Children with Cancer.
- Following the conclusion of the charity football match, autographed jerseys from the celebrities will be auctioned off in a silent auction, with the proceeds also going towards the Leipzig Parents' Aid for Children with Cancer.
