3 Years Flea Market Hall of the Children's Cancer Aid Haid/Ansfelden

A place close to the heart grows: Review and outlook with chairman Gerhard Baumberger

In March 2023, the Children's Cancer Aid Haid/Ansfelden opened its new flea market hall – built by PEM as a heartfelt project. Three years later, the hall is much more than just a place to sell goods: it is a lively meeting point for the community and an important source of income for a valuable social institution. Chairman Gerhard Baumberger looks back and ahead in the interview.

A meeting place with heart

According to Baumberger, the development since the opening has been extremely positive. The construction of the hall has paid off and was an investment that was worthwhile in every respect. Every Tuesday and Friday, the flea market opens its doors – and now attracts a loyal regular clientele. „The flea market has become an important meeting point. Many regular customers come every Tuesday and Friday. It's simply a nice get-together – and everyone knows everyone,“ says chairman Gerhard Baumberger happily.

Income for an important cause

The proceeds from the flea market operation go directly to supporting children with cancer and their families. This year, 30,000 EUR have already been donated to the St. Anna Children's Cancer Research and another 30,000 EUR to the Children's Cancer Aid of Upper Austria. The operation is made possible by six volunteers – chairman Baumberger and his colleague Andrea are always on site.