{"id":3241,"date":"2022-05-04T08:14:53","date_gmt":"2022-05-04T06:14:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heroes-world.de\/?p=3241"},"modified":"2022-05-04T08:26:43","modified_gmt":"2022-05-04T06:26:43","slug":"records-are-there-to-be-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heroes-world.de\/en\/blog\/2022\/05\/04\/records-are-there-to-be-broken\/","title":{"rendered":"Records are there to be broken"},"content":{"rendered":"

Four volunteer firefighters, hunting down records. However, titles aren\u2019t their primary goal \u2013 donations are. Known as the \u2018Blue Helmets Club\u2019, they strive to raise money for children with cancer and send an important message: No violence against emergency workers. Imitations are expressly encouraged, with tips for other charity campaigns in future.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Making a difference, together<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>

\u201cIs it carnival time again already?\u201d As a squad of special tactical police units in full uniform marched towards the exhibition center, the people of Cologne turned their heads to watch. The officers leapt onto spinning bikes and got their legs pumping. After them, firefighters, emergency relief workers and soldiers all took turns in the saddle and, before long, the kilometer count started to shoot up. In total, they pedaled just under 3,200 kilometers, collecting donations in excess of \u20ac4,000. This event was the brainchild of the \u201cClub der blauen Helme\u201d \u2013 the \u201cBlue Helmets Club\u201d \u2013 made up of Ingo, Klaus, J\u00f6rg and Daniel. At this year\u2019s FIBO, the world\u2019s leading trade show for fitness, wellness and health, members of the blue-light family came together under the slogan: \u201cNo violence against emergency workers\u201d. TV camera crews fixed their cameras on the uniformed cyclists, while a constant crowd of trade fair visitors remained around the attraction. Together with the sportsforcharity<\/a> foundation, the boys turn the kilometers they pedal into cash. However, FIBO was just the beginning. This year the firefighters plan to launch an event on water and run a marathon in Helsinki, among other things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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They have already raised over \u20ac75,000 in donations through previous charitable initiatives. In most cases, they share the funds between different organizations. However, a cancer charity, for children specifically, is always among the recipients. The four firefighters hope to provide motivation and demonstrate that fighting is worthwhile. \u201cAfter all, these kids can\u2019t just say: I\u2019m not doing chemo today, it\u2019s so annoying,\u201d explains Klaus. His colleague Ingo adds: \u201cOnce we\u2019ve started something, we always see it through!\u201d They always have their eyes on their ultimate goal: breaking the \u20ac100,000 mark for donations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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How to motivate yourself \u2013 and other
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Whether you\u2019re taking part yourself or serving in an organizational capacity, a charity run needs sound planning, reliable partners and plenty of time for preparation and follow-up. Ingo, Klaus and J\u00f6rg shared some of their tips with us.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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