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Leipzig's football stars fight for children: Kick cancer in the stadium!
Charity tournament “Kick the Cancer” on June 12, 2025 in the Südost Stadium Leipzig: Ex-professionals, raffle and support for children with cancer.
Leipzig's football stars fight for children: Kick cancer in the stadium!
On Sunday, June 12, 2025, the “Kick the Cancer” charity tournament will take place in the Südost Stadium in Leipzig, which is being organized by Marcus Wulftange for the 24th time. The event starts at 9:30 a.m. and ends at 6:30 p.m. Every year, this event attracts numerous participants and spectators who fight together for a good cause. The proceeds go to the parents' support for children with cancer in Leipzig.
A highlight of the event is the children's tournament, which kicks off, followed by a tournament with 24 teams in which active and former professional footballers play for the Fielmann Cup. Among the prominent participants are Marco Rose, the coach of RB Leipzig, and ex-professionals such as René Adler, Clemens Fritz, Ingo Hertzsch and Torsten Kracht.
Participants and supporting program
The tournament is supported by traditional teams from the Leipzig clubs Chemie and Lok. There will also be an all-star team on the pitch, including Perry Braut, Sebastian Heidinger, Torsten Görke and Jürgen Rische. The two coaches Torsten Ziegner and Danny Röhl from Sport im Osten are also involved. The defending champion of the event is the N39 men's daycare center.
The supporting program is colorful and varied: a large raffle, a play and craft street as well as a jersey auction are offered to visitors. There is also the option to donate online; Those interested can do so on the website kickdenkrebs.de do.
Proceeds for children with cancer
Last year, an astonishing 55,000 euros in donations were collected, which will benefit the valuable work of the Leipzig Parent Support Center for children with cancer. This initiative supports affected families with various offers such as inpatient sports, art and music therapy as well as psychological support and outpatient aftercare.
The “Kick the Cancer” charity tournament is not only a sporting event, but also an important solidarity campaign that offers hope and help to those affected and their families.
The event promises an exciting and emotional experience for everyone involved, because the combination of sport, team spirit and strong social commitment makes this day special.
Further information about the event and the participants can be found on the website Leipziger Volkszeitung and Ahoy Leipzig to find.