Braunschweig’s lantern walk honors children facing life-limiting illnesses

A lantern procession will take place in Braunschweig on February 10 to mark Children’s Hospice Care Day. The main event aims to draw attention to the struggles of children and young people with life-limiting illnesses. Organisers hope to offer support to affected families while raising public awareness of this often-overlooked issue.

The procession, starting at 5 p.m. at the Schloss-Arkaden shopping centre, is organised by Löwenherz and SONne mobile children’s hospice service. Both groups want to make child and adolescent death and dying more visible in society. They also encourage people to break the taboo around discussing these difficult topics.

Anyone can join the walk, even without prior registration. Participants are invited to bring their own lanterns and show solidarity with families in need. Tobias Capelle from Löwenherz and Carina Poßberg from SONne stress the importance of greater public engagement with children’s hospice care. The event is part of a wider effort to highlight the challenges faced by young patients and their loved ones. Löwenherz, Braunschweig’s children’s hospice support centre, provides ongoing assistance to families dealing with life-limiting conditions.

The procession will begin at Schloss-Arkaden and is open to all. Organisers hope the event will spark conversations about children’s hospice services. They also want to ensure families feel supported and less alone in their experiences.