Music and cuisine for a good cause: Innsbruck's big charity event
A spectacular event at the Ristorante Garde in Innsbruck combined sport, music and culinary delights for a good cause. All proceeds went to “Licht ins Dunkel” for the benefit of disadvantaged children.

Music and cuisine for a good cause: Innsbruck's big charity event
Last weekend Innsbruck experienced a remarkable event at the Ristorante Garda, which had the motto “Sport and music for light in the dark”. This special event attracted numerous guests and offered a varied, entertaining program. Josef Nocker, the host, was enthusiastic about the lively participation in this top event.
All proceeds from the event benefited the Licht-ins-Darken emergency aid fund, which supports needy children and their families. Folk music stars, including Marc Pircher and Ralph “the Voice” Schader, led the evening and created a good atmosphere. Prominent guests, such as the state office director Herbert Forster and actor Ludwig Dornauer, enriched the event with their presence, while Christian Kuen and Bernhard Triendl, as organizers behind the scenes, ensured that things ran smoothly.
Special guests and culinary highlights
A highlight of the evening was the surprising appearance of football legend Walter “Schoko” Schachner, which was presented by Ralph Schader. The event was characterized by a cheerful atmosphere and guests were able to enjoy not only musical performances, but also delicious dishes from the Ristorante Garda kitchen and fine wines.
The “HaiZill” fundraising initiative, which was launched by Christian Kuen, brings together several artists and aims to collect donations for the Licht ins Dunkel campaign. At the same time, cultural development is promoted in order to enrich social and cultural life in Austria.
Since founding the “HaiZill” initiative in 2012, Josef Nocker and Christian Kuen have collected over 130,000 euros in donations through many events, which go directly into the emergency aid fund. The support that comes from such events is of great importance for the families affected and offers quick help in difficult times.
Ultimately, this event not only shows how collaboration supports creative projects, but also how community engagement and entertainment can provide meaningful help to children in need and their families. Further details on events of this type and their effects can be found at www.meinkreis.at be read.