500 participants at the second #patriziarun

Jan. 2022

Remote Run for Rwanda Reloaded Scheckübergabe PATRIZIA Foundation

The Remote Run for Rwanda Reloaded ended successfully in mid-January with over 500 participants. The entry fees and additional donations resulted in 6,430 euros, which will go to the PATRIZIA Vocational Training Center Ntarama to support the development of infrastructure for digital learning. About half of the runners of the #patriziarun were students from this school in Rwanda – they could participate as well thanks to running sponsorships.

“Everyone runs for themselves, but all together we are running for a good cause” – many were inspired by this idea. The charity run was organised for the second time as a volunteering event by Christina Lutz, a passionate runner and PATRIZIA employee. Like last year around Christmas time, she was again able to motivate numerous colleagues and friends to run along for the good cause.

6,430 euros in income from entry fees, running sponsorships and donations

502 participants had registered to run a five-kilometre route of their choice between 20 December and 16 January. Everyone tracked their own time, but the goal was not to be the fastest, but to motivate as many people as possible to take part and thus support the vocational school in Rwanda with their entry fee, assumption of running sponsorships and optional donations.

Thanks to the running sponsorships, the students from Rwanda were also able to run. In total, the Remote Run Reloaded raised 6,430 euros, which will benefit the Digital Classroom project in Rwanda.

 

 

Sportler mit Nummernschild steht im Vorgarten vor einem Weihnachtsbaum
Frau mit zwei Mädchen schauen lachend in die Kamera und halten alle ein Nummernschild in der Hand, Remote Run for Rwanda
Frau hält ein Schild für den Lauf, Remote Run for Rwanda
Sportler mit Nummernschild vor Fluss mit Brücke
Drei Personen mit Nummerschildern stehen vor einem Pool
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Mann hält Zettel mit einer Nummer in den Händen - Runkeeper Remote Run for Rwanda

Raffle of prizes

In the end, there was still something to win: the foundation raffled six prizes among all participants. The main prize, a sensory running coaching, was donated by Bernhard Westermeier, just like last year. In this coaching, you learn to experience running in a new way and to trust your own abilities. The second prize was a pack of PATRIZIA Foundation Roast, an exclusive coffee roast donated by MAK Coffee in Augsburg. The third prize was HOPE, the foundation mascot as a large cuddly toy, and the other prizes were each a small HOPE cuddly toy. Christina Lutz was again the lady luck and the winners were notified by e-mail.

 

Lady Luck Christina draws the winners of the raffle

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Digital Classroom for the PATRIZIA Vocational Training Center Ntarama in Rwanda

Die Einnahmen aus dem #patriziarun fließen in das Digitalisierungsprojekt am PATRIZIA Vocational Training Center Ntarama in Ruanda. The students there have already built a computer lab themselves, which was financed by the PATRIZIA Foundation’s coronavirus relief fund. The next step is to equip this ICT Lab with furniture and digital devices. In addition, the defective solar system has to be repaired in order to guarantee the power supply. Moreover, the students should be able to receive a training opportunity to become solar system technicians so that they can repair and maintain such systems themselves. Both the proceeds of the first #patriziaruns and the proceeds of the “Remote Run for Rwanda Reloaded” will be used for this project.

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A Musical Programme with Lasting Impact

Young musicians from the MiSST programme welcomed guest with an opening performance.

Throughout the evening, the students further captivated guests with their performances, including Adoration by Florence Price and selected pieces from The Phantom of the Opera.  

An Evening of Shared Vision and Personal Stories

In his welcoming speech, founder Wolfgang Egger talked about the importance of investing in young people and creating opportunities that allow them to thrive — academically, personally and socially. Ambassador Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber delivered a passionate speech on the importance of protecting arts education in the UK, particularly at a time when music and creative subjects continue to face significant cuts within the school system. He spoke movingly about the responsibility to ensure that every child, regardless of background, has access to creativity, culture and music education.

Chairwoman of the Board Astrid Gabler, together with Board Member James Muir, reflected on their recent visit to one of the programme’s partner schools. James shared how deeply a passionate music teacher had influenced him during his own school years and how this experience continues to shape his belief in the importance of the support in education infrastructure. 

Rachel Landon, CEO MiSST, brought the programme vividly to life through inspiring footage and powerful stories from participating students, offering guests a meaningful glimpse into the daily impact of the initiative.

 

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came from Rain Spiegel-Johnson, a former participant of the programme, who shared her personal story and reflected on the impact music education has had on her life. Growing up in a low-income household, opportunities to take part in extracurricular arts education were often out of reach, leaving her feeling excluded from experiences many others could access. Through MiSST, however, she discovered a creativity and confidence that had long remained hidden.

Speaking about her experience, she described music not only as a form of artistic expression, but also as a powerful sense of belonging:

“Through music, I discovered not only artistry, but the profound feeling of being part of an ensemble so unified, disciplined and unwaveringly beautiful.”

She also emphasized the broader importance of the programme, calling MiSST “an outstanding microcosm for the future of music and the arts in this country.”

Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and our Ambassador, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, for the “Thrive Cubed with Music” evening in support of music education in the UK — and for your shared commitment to creating new opportunities for young people through the power of music!

PATRIZIA Music Programme

With the PATRIZIA Music Programme, the PATRIZIA Foundation continues its commitment to educational support and equal opportunities across Europe. The programme was established to provide children and young people from disadvantaged communities in the United Kingdom with access to high-quality music education and to open new pathways for their personal and academic development. In partnership with MiSST, the programme supports schools in Morecambe and Manchester by providing classical musical instruments, professional music tuition and regular performance opportunities. Over the course of three years, the PATRIZIA Foundation is funding 300 instruments, creating long-term access to cultural education and helping young people build brighter futures through the transformative power of music.

PATRIZIA Music Programme