Sporty commitment, team spirit and lived solidarity: At the 13th benefit football tournament of the Public Service Union on September 24, 2026, impressive results were achieved. 21,223.80 euros in favor of the Children's Cancer Aid Vienna-Lower Austria-Burgenland together.

A total of twelve teams from the Interior Ministry and associated organizations competed on the grounds of the Kaisermühlen Police Sports Club. Among those represented were teams from sections I to V, the Directorate of State Protection and Intelligence, the Federal Criminal Police Office, the Federal Office for Foreigners and Asylum, the Federal Agency for Care and Support Services, and other organizations from Austria and Germany.

Despite all the sporting ambition, on this day one thing was especially important: to help children and families who are facing a cancer diagnosis.

Numerous colleagues, families, friends, and supporters created a great atmosphere on-site and encouraged the teams. Moderator Philipp Pertl led the afternoon, having already volunteered to cover all thirteen editions of the charity tournament.

The tournament now has a long tradition: since 2006, the event has combined sporting commitment with social engagement. Over the past 20 years, numerous non-profit organizations and projects have been supported as a result.

This year, as Kinderkrebshilfe Wien-Niederösterreich-Burgenland, we were able to accept the magnificent donation amount. During the final award ceremony, the deputy GÖD chairman Reinhard Zimmermann and Interior Minister Gerhard Karner presented the donation. 21,223.80 euros to Valentina Rieder and Cornelia Skach from the Children's Cancer Aid Vienna-NE-Burgenland.

We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Public Service Union, the Federal Ministry of the Interior, all participating teams, organizers, helpers, and supporters for this great commitment and the impressive amount of donations.

Cover photo: BMI / Tobias Bosina