What happens to illegal party donations? They help severely ill children

An Austrian charity dedicated to helping children with Neurofibromatosis (NF), a rare and currently incurable disease causing recurring tumors, has received a substantial donation with an unusual origin. The funds, amounting to 22,534 euros, were confiscated by Austria's Court of Audit from illegal party donations made by political parties including Neos, ÖVP, and FPÖ. Claas Röhl, father of a child diagnosed with NF, founded the non-profit Verein NF Kinder in 2013 after experiencing firsthand the lack of support for families dealing with the condition. "Nobody in Austria felt responsible," Röhl told "Presse am Sonntag." The organization aims to fill care gaps, educate affected parents and children, and foster research and medical networking to improve understanding and treatment of NF. The Court of Audit confiscates illegal party donations and redirects them to charitable institutions. Following suggestions from the public via its website, the court randomly selects organizations to receive these funds. This year, four aid groups will benefit from the confiscated donations. Besides Verein NF Kinder, the "Verein feministische Alleinerzieherinnen" (FEMA), the Austrian Society for ME/CFS, and the Amstetten Women's Shelter will each receive 5,633.55 euros.

“

It started with milk coffee stains on the skin. At least they looked like that.