Celebrity ski race at Stuhleck: 20,600 euros for a good cause!

Celebrity ski race at Stuhleck: 20,600 euros for a good cause!

On February 22, 2025, the XXIV Celebrity Ski Race took place at Stuhleck, which was launched by charity event maker Kurt Faist. The event, which brought together numerous celebrities from art, sport and media, raised a remarkable 20,600 euros for the foundation of the ski emperor Franz Klemm. Well-known faces such as the ski legend himself, Michael Konsel, Hans Enn and football icon Peter Stöger supported the good cause by leading and officiating at the charity gala at Casino Baden. The proceeds will be used for various funding projects of the Franz Bracket Foundation, which takes care of socially disadvantaged athletes and has already supported over 300 athletes.

A passionate commitment to a good cause

"I never completed a ski race at Stuhleck during my active time - it was about time! And now for a good cause. Started for the first time and immediately found out 20,600 euros for athletes in need!" Klemm expressed his enthusiasm about the successful event. In addition to the ski race, there was also an auction where a special ski day with brackets was auctioned off, and numerous other tips for the foundation's supported projects. The Franz Bracket Foundation, which was founded in 1998, is actively committed to supporting athletes who are in need through sport.

Considered one of the greatest downhill skiers in his career, Klemm achieved countless successes, including five World Cup downhill titles between 1975 and 1983, and his unforgettable 1976 Olympic victory in Innsbruck is considered one of his highlights. He remains an inspiring figure in Austrian sport, and his foundation works actively to help disadvantaged athletes, as demonstrated by the impressive sum of 3.5 million euros raised over the last 25 years. There is more about this in a detailed article Wikipedia to find.