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Christmas parcel convoy 2025: a quarter of a century of solidarity in action

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The Christmas parcel convoy 2025 is behind us – with 151,576 lovingly packed Christmas parcels, the convoy set off for Eastern Europe at the end of November. It was the 25th trip since the campaign began in 2001.

Here in Nuremberg, we also helped out diligently. We at 2be have been an official contact point for the Christmas parcel convoy for many years – and in 2025, we once again collected numerous gifts. Many families, children, groups and individuals packed and dropped off parcels to show that sharing brings joy. Every single gift represents time, thought and a lot of heart.

This year, a total of 250 volunteers were on the road with 37 trucks, five coaches and several cars. The trip took them to Bulgaria, Moldova and Romania – including Albania for the first time. Ukraine remained part of the campaign despite the difficult situation. On site, the parcels were handed over directly to the children in schools, communities and social institutions – supported by local helpers. It is precisely these personal handovers that make the convoy so special.

More than just numbers

Of course, the figures are also impressive: Over two million Christmas parcels have been donated by children and families from Germany since 2001. But there is a story behind every number. Behind every parcel is a person who has thought of someone else. Or as Nadine Alder, honorary managing director of the convoy, puts it in a nutshell:

“Behind every parcel is a family, a child and a thought of sharing. The convoy shows how much togetherness is created when people stand up for each other.”

Encounters that last

What started out small 25 years ago is now one of the largest purely voluntary gift campaigns in Germany. Over the years, genuine friendships have developed in many regions of Eastern Europe. The helpers repeatedly report warm hospitality, gratitude – and moments that you never forget: when children open their parcels and everything else fades into the background for a moment.

We would like to thank everyone who took part again this year – especially all the supporters here in Nuremberg. The Christmas parcel convoy 2025 has shown: Together we can achieve more than we often think. 🎁✨

More pictures and first impressions from this year can be found on Facebook, Instagram and on the website:
weihnachtspaeckchenkonvoi.de
instagram.com/christmas-package-convoy
facebook.com/weihnachtspaeckchenkonvoi.de

 

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Foosball Cup in Nuremberg – An evening full of team spirit and commitment

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Nuremberg – An exciting evening for sports enthusiasts and entrepreneurs: for the ninth time, one of the longest table football tables in the world was set up in the main branch of VR Bank Metropolregion Nürnberg. The annual foosball cup organized by Unternehmer ORANGE attracted around 150 guests from the worlds of sport and business to the 12.26-metre-long table – all for a good cause.

3,000 euros for a good cause

Thanks to entry fees and donations, a total of 3,000 euros was raised this year, which was handed over to the Barmherzige Brüder Gremsdorf disability charity. This impressive sum underlines the community spirit of the event and the great willingness to do something good. Six teams from the region took part in the tournament, including the defending champions Team Handwerk, the Nuremberg Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the HC Erlangen handball team, Post SV Nürnberg, the hosts Tullnau Kickers from VR Bank Metropolregion Nürnberg and the members of Unternehmer ORANGE, the initiator of the evening.

Action-packed games and special rules

The games offered action-packed matches in which the extraordinary XXL table football provided thrills. In each round, 30 balls were put into play at the same time, including five colored balls with which the teams could score extra points. Yellow balls counted for five points, the red one for ten. These special rules made for heated duels not only in front of the goals, but also in midfield, where the players gave their all to get the red ball into the opponent’s goal as quickly as possible. In the final, Post SV Nürnberg beat Tullnau Kickers with aplomb and secured the coveted challenge cup. Third place went to Team Handwerk, ahead of entrepreneurs ORANGE. HC Erlangen beat IHK Nürnberg in the match for fifth place.

XXL foosball table at the Foosball Cup 2024 at VR Bank Nuremberg

Focus on fun and social commitment

For everyone involved, the focus was on having fun, as Sabine Michel from smic! , organizer of the tournament, emphasized:

The fun of all the players, a relaxed evening with colleagues and friends is a great experience for everyone. The fact that 3,000 euros were raised in the end beats everything!

Together with Dirk Helmbrecht, Chairman of the Board of Management of VR Bank Metropolregion Nürnberg, she presented the donation cheque to the Barmherzige Brüder disability charity in Gremsdorf. In addition to the XXL foosball table, the facility’s workshops also produce numerous classic foosball tables that are used in many youth clubs, clubhouses and other facilities in the region – a prime example of successful integration and social commitment.

An evening full of enthusiasm and community

Matthias was also there that evening and was able to experience the impressive games live. He was impressed by the community and the commitment of all participants.

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