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Funded project 2026

Smiling Stars

When horses give strength and little hearts shine again!

A labour of love by Andrea and Frank Schloßmacher

At SIGIS RANCH in Klausen, Smiling Stars offers socially disadvantaged and psychologically burdened children free animal-assisted therapy, support and loving care. KICK & CARE supports the project in 2026.

SR Westernsports e.V. · Klausen

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Andrea and Frank Schloßmacher at SIGIS RANCH

When horses give strength and little hearts shine again

That’s when Smiling Stars is at work – a labour of love launched with great dedication by Andrea and Frank Schloßmacher.

At their SIGIS RANCH in Klausen, together with other supporters, they have created a place where children facing difficult circumstances can find new courage.

Animal-assisted therapy – free of charge for the children

Their project Smiling Stars, run by the association SR Westernsports e.V., gives socially disadvantaged and psychologically burdened children – with or without physical disabilities – free animal-assisted therapy, strong support and loving care. A valuable service that is usually not covered by health insurance and would otherwise remain out of reach for many of these children and young people.

With passion, commitment and the help of donations, a safe space has been created here – a place where little hearts can settle through closeness, warmth and trust, gather strength and simply be children.

Our support in 2026

Every donation gives these children a smile – and the chance of a little carefree childhood. That is why KICK & CARE – Fußball hilft supports Smiling Stars through its campaigns and events in 2026.

To support the project, follow it on social media.

Events for this project

  • Flyer for the KICK & CARE FUTURE CUP, St Nicholas charity tournament from 4 to 6 December 2026 at the Sporthalle Bernkastel-Kues, showing two young players competing for the ball indoors

    KICK & CARE FUTURE CUP

    St Nicholas charity tournament for youth teams: 56 teams in 7 age groups from 4 to 6 December 2026 at the Sporthalle Bernkastel-Kues.

    Sporthalle Bernkastel-Kues, Bernkastel-Kues

    Tickets
  • Couple in evening wear in front of the illuminated SWT Arena Trier under a starry sky

    DER WEISSE BALL 2026

    DER WEISSE BALL brings together people from sport, culture, business, politics, media, society and entertainment – raising real help for nestwärme e.V., Wegbereiter and Smiling Stars.

    SWT Arena Trier, Trier

    Tickets
  • Visitors at beer tables and stands at the KICK & CARE Charity Day at the Salmtalstadion, with a bouncy castle in the background

    KICK & CARE Charity Day 2027

    Save the date: KICK & CARE Charity Day on Saturday, 12 June 2027, from 10 am to 8 pm at the Salmtalstadion in Salmtal-Salmrohr.

    Salmtalstadion, Salmtal-Salmrohr