Voluntary hero: Thorsten Gruner is awarded for commitment!

Voluntary hero: Thorsten Gruner is awarded for commitment!

In the Central Saxony district council, there was a moving moment when Thorsten Gruner was awarded the district's medal of merit. This honor recognizes his extraordinary voluntary commitment in the field of disabled assistance. Gruner, who is blind in the course of his life, has campaigned not only in one but in at least ten honorary offices. The first deputy of the district, Lothar Beier, described Gruner as committed, human and helpful. This award took place on December 11, 2023 as part of a district meeting, in which it was also entered in the Golden Book of the district, as reported.

commitment to the concerns of the disabled people

his impressive commitment includes the positions as the contact person of the regional group Döbeln at the blind and visually impaired association Saxony and as a member of the district council of the district. Thorsten Gruner is not only a member of these committees, but also a co -initiator of the day of action “Living together in Central Saxony”, which has been taking place since 2016 to raise awareness of the concerns of people with disabilities. At these events, Gruner shows practical skills, for example in dealing with the long stick, and wants to reduce barriers and prejudices. He is convinced that more should be spoken to in order to achieve a better understanding of each other, which is also clear in the laudation of Beier. Thorsten Gruner managed not only to improve the quality of life of many people with disabilities, but also actively participated in the planning of disabled -friendly measures, such as the conversion of the port at the Kriebstein dam, as in Sächsische.de reported.