Düsseldorf, November 31, 2025 – From November 4 to 7, 2025, Germany’s “blue light family” will demonstrate unity, solidarity, and compassion at the international trade fair A+A in Düsseldorf (the leading event for safe and healthy work). Under the motto “Blue-lights for Charity,” members of the fire brigade, police, THW (Feder-al Agency for Technical Relief), judiciary, and rescue services will join forces on indoor bikes to raise donations for the RTL Donation Marathon.
The four-day charity event is held under the patronage of NRW Min-ister of the Interior Herbert Reul. The entire initiative will be accom-panied by the RTL team and covered in the media as part of the do-nation marathon.
Every kilometer counts for a good cause
Each day from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., participants can show their com-mitment in 30-minute slots at the trade fair grounds (Hall 10). Participa-tion is possible with a donation of €25 per slot. In addition to the sporting challenge, the event offers a platform for exchange and camaraderie. All participants receive free admission to the A+A fair, catering, and access to additional sporting activities.
Thursday: Focus on Youth Fire Brigades
A special highlight of the event is Thursday, November 6, 2025, which will be dedicated entirely to the Youth and Children’s Fire Brigades of North Rhine-Westphalia.
On this day, groups of youth and children’s fire brigades are warmly in-vited to take part free of charge:
• Youth Fire Brigades can actively collect kilometers on the bikes for a good cause.
• Children’s Fire Brigades can look forward to an exciting supporting pro-gram with workshops on the topic of the “blue light family” (approx. 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.).
Participation for youth groups is free of charge and includes a trade fair ticket. Part of the total donations collected will go directly—via the RTL Donation Marathon—to the project “Speak Like a Pro – Language De-velopment with Storycubes” of the Youth and Children’s Fire Brigades NRW. The funds aim to sustainably support the valuable work of local youth and children’s brigades.
On this day, Messe Düsseldorf will place a special focus on the “blue light” theme, offering young participants exciting insights and encounters.
Interested youth groups are kindly asked to register by October 15, 2025.
