Exceptional hockey match catering to wounded athletes receives high praise from spectators
In a heartwarming display of solidarity, an ice hockey game was held in Cologne on June 4, 2023. The event, a charity match, aimed to raise funds for the emergency services personnel injured during a lions game in Ratingen on May 11, 2023.
The game, which took place at the Cologne Arena 2, saw two teams go head-to-head: Backdraft Cologne and the Bull Sharks of the police. The applause from the audience was particularly reserved for the injured emergency services personnel, with many of them present to cheer on the teams.
Notable attendees included NRW Interior Minister Herbert Reul, Cologne's city director Andrea Blome, Cologne's police president Schnabel, Mettmann district administrator Thomas Hendele, Ratingen's fire protection commissioner Harald Filip, and Ratingen fire chief René Schubert.
The fire department in Ratingen expressed its gratitude for the numerous charity and aid actions, stating that the public and ravens' support and solidarity are greatly helping the injured emergency services personnel. Many of the injured personnel are still in a serious condition.
Cologne fire chief Dr. Miller played for Backdraft Cologne during the game, adding an extra layer of excitement. The donations for the injured personnel of the fire department, police, and rescue service can be made to the Association for the Promotion of Fire Protection in Ratingen e.V. with the reference "Berliner Straße".
The original content of this information is from the Fire Department Ratingen, transmitted via news aktuell. While the exact location for donations in Ratingen is not specified, inquiries regarding donations should be directed to Stefan Dahlmann of the Fire Department Ratingen, contact details provided are 02102/55037777, [email protected], and www.feuerwehr-ratingen.de.
The charity action will benefit the injured emergency services personnel, their families, and relatives in full. The live-streamed game allowed some of the injured emergency services personnel to watch, providing a sense of community and support.
The game was a testament to the power of community and the spirit of giving, as everyone came together to support those who risk their lives to keep us safe.
