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


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


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
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
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
