Community Rallies Behind Grieving Mother After Unexpected Loss
A fundraising campaign has launched on Spenderseite.de to support the family of Björn, a father who tragically died in a serious accident on the A7 near Knüllwald. The tragedy has left behind his partner, Beate, and their 16-month-old son.
“Support Mama Beate and her son,” is the title of a fundraising campaign initiated by Anna-Maria Henfling, the wife of the mayor of Sinntal.
The father of the family died in this serious accident on the A7 near Knüllwald. …Photo: O|N – Archive / Rene Kunze
“The idea came about when we, as Beate’s old school friends, wanted to send her a cash card. I quickly realized that our small contribution would only be a drop in the ocean, given the immense challenges she is facing. The personal ones “Experience with the loss of my cousin in 2015, who also left a young family behind, strengthened my desire to help,” said Henfling.
She knows Beate’s mother from her school days and rosemary’s husband had played football with the deceasedPathVariable ’ for a while. There is no family connection. “Beate is facing a very difficult situation. She has to come to terms with the loss of her partner and beloved father of her 16-month-old son and is looking after her son alone. Extensive renovation work is also currently being done on the small family’s shared house. Björn was a very proud one and a great dad who took loving care of his family and invested a lot in their shared home,” said Henfling.
How can the community support Beate and her son after Björn’s passing?
## Interview: Community Support for Grieving Mother
**News Anchor:** Tragedy has struck the Sinntal community after a fatal accident on the A7 claimed the life of Björn, a beloved father of a 16-month-old son. Today, we have Anna-Maria Henfling joining us, the driving force behind a heartwarming fundraising campaign for Björn’s grieving partner, Beate, and their young son. Anna-Maria, thank you for being here.
**Anna-Maria Henfling:** Thank you for having me.
**News Anchor:** This campaign, “Support Mama Beate and her son,” has quickly gained momentum. What inspired you to start this initiative?
**Anna-Maria Henfling:** Björn’s sudden passing has left a deep void in our community. As the wife of the mayor, I’ve seen firsthand the outpouring of grief and support for Beate and her little one. Starting this campaign felt like a natural way to channel that empathy into tangible help for the family during this incredibly difficult time.
**News Anchor:** How has the community responded?
**Anna-Maria Henfling:** The response has been truly overwhelming. People are donating generously, sharing the campaign online, and offering their support in countless ways. It’s a beautiful testament to the strength and compassion of our community. [[1](https://learn.rumie.org/jR/bytes/how-do-i-support-a-community-after-a-tragedy/)]
**News Anchor:** Where can people go to contribute and learn more about the campaign?
**Anna-Maria Henfling:** The campaign is hosted on Spenderseite.de and is called “Support Mama Beate and her son.” Every donation, big or small, will make a difference in helping Beate and her son navigate this heartbreaking loss.
**News Anchor:** Anna-Maria, thank you for your time and for your tireless efforts in supporting Beate and her son during this tragic time.
**Anna-Maria Henfling:** Thank you.
