The PATRIZIA Foundation on the red carpet – an evening that touched us deeply.
At the Mon Chéri Barbara Day on 04 December 2025, we not only had the honour of walking the red carpet – our projects and the children we support worldwide also stepped into the spotlight. And we received a generous cheque for our major goal: reaching one million children by 2030.
Mon Chéri Barbara Day is an annual charity event hosted by confectionery manufacturer Ferrero, held around 4 December, the feast day of Saint Barbara. Celebrities come together to raise donations for charitable causes and to draw attention to social projects. The event combines a festive atmosphere with social engagement. This year’s guests included TV host Frauke Ludowig, model Franziska Knuppe, and singer Yvonne Catterfeld. Surrounded by red décor, guests celebrated together with drinks and canapés.
The highlight of the evening:
U.S. actress and “goodwill messenger” Marcia Cross, together with Ferrero representative Andreas Lehmann, presented our wonderful ambassador Ann-Kathrin Götze with a cheque for 60,000 euros for the PATRIZIA Foundation. Ann-Kathrin briefly introduced our foundation and emphasised the importance of the event:
“Events like this give the foundation visibility. There are so many projects, and of course a lot is needed to keep everything running.”
A gesture of appreciation and support for which we are deeply grateful.
This is exactly what we felt that evening:
Our mission touched people.
Our projects were seen.
Our children were given a voice.
A heartfelt and enormous thank you to Mon Chéri for this overwhelming support and for giving our projects a platform.
This evening has given us strength, hope and visibility – and will hold a special place in the history of our foundation.
Many thanks to Ann-Kathrin Götze, who advocates for our worldwide projects and for children across the globe – for better future opportunities everywhere.