It is said that the Christmas season is the children’s holiday. But not all children experience the everyday magic that Christmas brings. For many children in Denmark, loneliness, bullying, overweight, low self-esteem, and lack of friends are a reality.
But every child deserves the joy of Christmas. That is the belief of Julemærkehjemmene, and we completely agree!
Therefore, we are delighted to share that Compass Group has raised 50,000 DKK in our annual Christmas auction, which will go entirely to Julemærkehjemmene.
As tradition goes, Compass Group is doubling the amount, so we are donating 100,000 DKK.
Wendy Rasmussen, Office Manager and Executive Assistant at Compass Group, led the auction as the auctioneer.
The prizes, awarded to the highest bidders, were generously donated by more than 30 of our kind-hearted suppliers. A big thank you for your heartfelt donations. (See suppliers in the comments).
The auction was held live at our HQ, and colleagues across the country participated online. Everyone at Compass Group Denmark was invited to join us in supporting this great cause.
Our colleague, Rikke Borre Jørgensen, Credit Controller, also took part. She has a 12-year-old son who benefited from a stay at Julemærkehjemmet Kildemose earlier this year.
Rikke and her family have had a close-up experience with the amazing work they do.
She explains what donations like this mean for Julemærkehjemmene:
“I am super happy and proud to be part of a company that collaborates with Julemærkehjemmene, as they make a huge difference for many children and families in Denmark.
The staff at Julemærkehjemmene do an incredible job and make a real difference for children, teaching them that they are good enough as they are.
We have noticed a big difference at home – a much happier boy has come back to us. Of course, there is still work to be done, but with all we have learned – including as a family – we’re confident it will succeed.”
Since 2018, Compass Group and Julemærkehjemmene have worked together, and we are now their strategic partner.