The Making of a Clown!

17.04.2024
Or, what it takes to become a hospital clown. Most folks, when thinking of a clown, routinely imagine a circus clown, wearing heavy make-up, oversized shoes and a grotesque outfit. The harlequin! Or, a rather dark, bloodstained “Joker”. But hospital clowns actually have very little in common with these stereotypes. Hospital clowns are dedicated and

Sarka’s Magic Wand

26.03.2024
Let C4C’s IT teacher, Sarka, whisk you away into her magical world of mouse clicks, the magic of 3D printers and the excitement of sailing through Internet waters. C4C’s Springboard to Life program aims to help orphaned children find their place in life. My little IT wizards Author: Sarka Paletarova Every time I walk into

It’s that time o’year again…

12.02.2024
…for the C4C team to get together and enjoy a day of sharing, workshops and fun! The by now familiar venue, the prestigious Clarion Congress Hotel Prague, opened their doors wide again to welcome the C4C team, replete with snacks, drinks and a sumptuous dinner at the end – as always, on a complimentary basis

C4C and Copy General’s Christmas celebration in Unhost senior home:

11.01.2024
Looking back on 20+ years of cooperation, bringing hope and joy to children and elders alike. In the spirit of giving and fostering a sense of community, Copy General and C4C, with the help of the children from Children’s Home  Unhošt, have joined forces in a heartwarming Christmas event, tailored specifically for the elderly in

Coaching with THE COACH!

20.12.2023
C4C recently had the immense honour to host renowned coach PhDr. Marian Jelinek Ph.D. to address and inspire our annual gathering of directors and educators from Children’s Homes, cooperating with C4C’s HelpMate initiative, at the luxurious Corinthia Hotel Prague. Passionate speaker, best-selling author, motivator, mentor and coach of distinction, Marian first came to fame coaching

Meet Marketa Franke, wife of C4C founder, Manfred Franke

19.08.2019
  Markéta is a woman, who inspires us in C4C in many ways. See her story as told by Ženy s.r.o. website: Help is never enough, and more so when it comes to small or defenseless children. 22 years ago, an association was established, which has so far managed to raise more than 850 million

C4C’s Expedition Octopus!

09.08.2018
09.08.2018 15 children, cancer survivors and orphans, sailing the waves of hope on the Nave Italia, the largest brigantine sailing ship in the world – and exporting Dr. Clown’s “Laughter Therapy” to children’s cancer ward at Genoa’s Gaslini Hospital! “We could only accommodate 15 children on this trip, I wish I had an ocean liner

Expedition Danube Smiley – the Charity Clown Boat

26.06.2018
26.06.2018 Three young men on a self-made boat, rafting 2.200 km down the Danube – spreading smiles in hospitals along the way! They are old friends, their creed is adventure and they are known to insiders as the “Challengers of the East”. In 2015, their last adventure took them in a Skoda Favorite all the

DHL & C4C: Three anniversaries in one year!

23.12.2017
23.12.2017 With the year 2017 ringing out, there were three good reasons to celebrate for DHL and C4C. The 25-20-15 Occasion DHL, Europe’s leading freight forwarder, celebrated its 25th year since its emergence on the Czech market, C4C celebrated this year its 20th anniversary since inception in 1996 – and together, both organizations are celebrating