Woman donates €100,000 to German hometown on 80th birthday
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An 80-year-old woman donated €100,000 to her hometown of Theilheim, Germany, and residents welcomed her with a celebratory reception in the Civic Park.
Nearly 200 people attended the event to thank her for the unexpected gift. She left for the United States at age 18 to join family there but regularly returned to Theilheim, cherishing her childhood memories and feeling a strong sense of belonging.
The woman preferred to give the money while she was alive rather than leaving it as an inheritance. The town of Theilheim, with a population of around 2,300, will use the donation to fund improvements for children and seniors, including a pirate ship for the playground, a drinking fountain, and furniture for local associations. Local children selected the pirate ship as their preferred playground addition in a vote, with over half of the 65 participating children choosing it.
The town’s mayor said the donation was especially welcome because limited funds usually restrict projects to essential services like schools and fire protection.
