Ice artist Antti Pedrozo: Charity carving for Mia Sophie in Stainz

Ice artist Antti Pedrozo: Charity carving for Mia Sophie in Stainz

A spectacular ice carving event lit up Stainz's main square on December 22, 2024. Finnish artist Antti Pedrozo, who has close ties to the region, carved an ice nativity scene with impressive skill as part of a charitable effort organized together with Lukas Insurance Office and other helping hands. This campaign particularly benefited little Mia Sophie, who urgently needs support. The participants collected an impressive 3,089.68 euros meinkreis.at reports.

Katharina Lukas, managing director of the insurance office, together with her team, encouraged visitors with a food stand that offered mulled wine, children's punch and Christmas delicacies. They had previously organized a stand at the Grünewald company and collected a total of 4,400 euros for Mia Sophie with additional donations, including from the Kostnix store. Mayor Karl Bohnstingl praised the committed team and donors for their commitment and the associated hope for relief for the affected family. Antti Pedrozo, despite his shin injury, mastered the challenge of carving with flying colors, so that at the end of the day he was able to put the nativity scene lights into operation.

Joint commitment for a good cause

In the festive atmosphere of the market, various organizations came together for a good cause. The Stainz Pensioners Association and the Stainz Greens also contributed to the support and handed over additional donations. The event not only offered an artistic performance, but also strengthened the sense of community in Stainz.

The beautiful artwork and atmosphere of the event were appreciated by many visitors and are seen as an important part of the region's Christmas tradition, while Mia Sophie's family were delighted by the generous donations. The photographer Fabi, who documented Katharina and Lukas' wedding, also takes care of photographs and memories of the event ohliebe-fotografie.de reports.