Activities

The Johannesweg Forum was pleased to present a donation of €250 to the Rheumalis Association. On October 12, 2025, numerous runners and walkers once again participated with great enthusiasm in the “Rheumalis Run – Blasenstein Trail” in St. Thomas am Blasenstein.
Thanks to entry fees, numerous donations, and the support of dedicated partners, a substantial sum was raised for children with rheumatic diseases. Among other things, the funds will enable the purchase of essential therapeutic equipment and support affected families in financing treatment weeks.
Together, we are sending a strong message of physical activity, health, and solidarity.

On June 14, 2025, the Immanuel Association held its summer festival, where clients and board members gathered to enjoy a special day. The new chairman, Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Franz Hochstöger, led the group on a tour of St. Georgen/Walde and offered interesting insights into the region’s history and culture. For the clients of the Immanuel Association, the summer festival offers a welcome change from the often “gray” daily routine. It gives them the opportunity to leave their own four walls and gain new experiences.
The Forum Johannesweg supported this event with a donation of €250.

On October 8, 2023, the “Blasenstein Trail” charity run was held for the second time to raise funds for the RHEUMALIS association. Numerous runners took advantage of this great sporting opportunity to help children with rheumatism through their entry fees.

RHEUMALIS is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases, as well as their family members and caregivers. The Forum Johannesweg is contributing with a donation of €500.

To raise awareness about children with rheumatism and collect donations for the RHEUMALIS association, Nadja Winkler (a mother whose son was diagnosed at the age of four) teamed up with Sportunion St. Thomas am Blasenstein and several companies to come up with a special initiative. On October 9, 2022, a charity run was held—the Blasenstein Trail.  Participants had to complete a 12.4-kilometer course, either individually or as a relay team. The entry fees went to the Rheumalis association, allowing a substantial amount of donations to be collected.

RHEUMALIS works to support children and adolescents with rheumatic diseases, their family members, and caregivers, with a particular focus on assisting those who are ill and providing aid in emergencies.
The Forum Johannesweg also contributed a donation of €500.

On August 6, 2022, the Johannesweg Forum once again supported the Immanuel Association this year with a check for €200.
The clients enjoyed a fun-filled day on August 6, 2022.

The Immanuel Association has been helping people with mental, intellectual, and/or psychosocial disabilities for many years. Its community-based work integration program is designed to support job seekers with psychosocial challenges. In doing so, the association addresses the individual’s entire living environment. As the Forum Johannesweg, we are pleased to be able to support regional associations with a donation.On August 6, 2022, the Johannesweg Forum once again supported the Immanuel Association this year with a check for €200.
The clients enjoyed a fun-filled day on August 6, 2022.

The Immanuel Association has been helping people with mental, intellectual, and/or psychosocial disabilities for many years. Its community-based work integration program is designed to support job seekers with psychosocial challenges. In doing so, the association addresses the individual’s entire living environment. As the Forum Johannesweg, we are pleased to be able to support regional associations with a donation.

Once again this year, the Johannesweg Forum invited affected families to an outing on October 3, 2020. With good weather, the group headed to the Stoaninger Alm in Schönau im Mühlkreis. Many families accepted the invitation and enjoyed a wonderful day. The speed slide and the adventure playground provided entertainment and fun for all participants. Refreshments were also provided—parents and children were treated to lunch as well as coffee and cake.
The Forum Johannesweg covered all costs and made a donation of €1,000 to Upper Austrian Children’s Cancer Aid.

On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the Johannesweg Forum invited affected families to the Prandegg Castle Ruins in Schönau im Mühlkreis. The Forum’s chairman, OMR Dr. Johannes Neuhofer, welcomed the guests to this magnificent setting. First, bread was baked with tavern owner Franz Leitner, after which guests could either grill their own food over the campfire or dine at the castle tavern, depending on their preference. During an “exploration” of the castle, the children went on a “stamp hunt,” which was rewarded with a children’s book. A special highlight was the balloon release for the children. The Forum is pleased to support the outstanding work of the Upper Austrian Children’s Cancer Aid once again this year with a donation of €1,000.
We would like to thank the sponsors—Sonnberg Organic Meat, Stöcher Organic Bakery, Sparmarket Gusenbauer from Bad Zell and Tragwein, and Holzmann Vehicle Construction in Königswiesen.

To mark its 30th anniversary, the Upper Austrian Children’s Cancer Aid, together with the Johannesweg Forum, invited affected families and supporters to the Hirschalm in Unterweißenbach on June 9, 2018, amid glorious weather.

Around 300 adults and children enjoyed the day. A varied program was offered, featuring plenty of outdoor fun. Johannesweg founder Dr. Johannes Neuhofer also took advantage of this opportunity to join in the anniversary celebrations.

Once again this year, on September 24, 2017, the Johannesweg Association invited affected families on an outing. With good weather, the trip this time took them to the Stoaninger Alm in Schönau im Mühlkreis. Many families accepted the invitation and enjoyed a wonderful day. Activities such as the adventure playground and the speed slide provided entertainment and fun for all participants. Refreshments were also provided—parents and children were treated to lunch as well as coffee and cake.
The Johannesweg Association covered the entire cost. We are happy to support the Upper Austrian Children’s Cancer Aid with such outings for affected families.

On May 31, 2015, the Johannesweg Association invited affected families to an outing to the Hirschalm. The families were taken by bus from the Urfahr fairgrounds to Hinterberg in the Mühlviertel region. After a welcome address by the founder of the Johannesweg, MR. Dr. Johannes Neuhofer, a hearty lunch awaited the participants. Refreshed, they then explored the Jagdmärchenpark, where they also tried out attractions such as the “Free Fall Tower” and the family roller coaster. The afternoon passed quickly, and the bus brought the families safely back to Linz. As they said their goodbyes in the evening, a sense of heartfelt gratitude was palpable. The costs were covered by the Johannesweg Association, allowing the families to truly enjoy the day.