The automation company ifm electronic, based in Tettnang, is donating a total of 8,900 euros to the local hospice association, the ASB Wünschewagen and the solidarity association ifm e.V. The money comes from the profit generated by the Christmas market in December, which is traditionally organized by the company's trainees.

Mulled wine, punch, waffles and much more: This is what the trainees and students at the ifm location in Tettnang sold at the ifm Christmas market they organized, giving the entire workforce a wonderful time in the run-up to Christmas. The joy of the market still reverberates in 2025, as the celebration raised proceeds of 8,900 euros, which the ifm young people traditionally donate to charitable causes in the region. After the children's hospice service Amalie and the Radio 7 Drachenkinder were pleased to receive the funding last year, the trainees have donated three organisations this year: The Tettnang Hospice Association and the Wünschewagen of the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) will each receive 3,500 euros, the remaining 1,900 euros will go to the solidarity association ifm e.V.

Great service to the community

The hospice association and the Wünschewagen perform important tasks in society: As an outpatient hospice service, the hospice association offers support for seriously ill and dying people and their relatives at home, in the nursing home and in the clinic. Among other things, ifm would like to use the money to enable training for other volunteers, because the hospice association is always looking for more committed people. The ASB's wish wagon fulfills the last unfulfilled wishes of people whose lives are coming to an end. These include a day together with the family, a concert by your favourite musician or, especially popular in the region, a day at Lake Constance. For this purpose, the ASB uses a special ambulance that brings guests to their wishes as easily as possible.

Solidarity association helps in emergency situations

ifm itself is also interested in social work. The solidarity association ifm e.V. supports employees in need as well as temporary workers. The help can be organizational, human or financial. When the donation was handed over, the trainees were therefore greeted with a great wave of gratitude. Compared to 2023, the young professionals have been able to exceed the donation amount by another 1,300 euros this year.