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People of the heart who radiate joy

Maria Haidl looks after children in her village in the Waldviertel and offers them meaningful activities.(Bild: Attila Molnar)

There are so many positive stories in Lower Austria! From a village granny who looks after children on a voluntary basis to an internet administrator with a heart and a pizza oven ...

I just love it," says village granny Maria Haidl. The plucky pensioner from Waldkirchen an der Thaya is the good soul in the village. She picks up and collects three generations of children from school, feeds them and then helps them with their homework. Cooking and playing (cards) together is also part of the childcare program.
Internet with a heart
Or Ricardo Zanot, whose Internet presence in St. Pölten is a source of courageous action. His Facebook group now has more than 29,000 members. His goal is clearly defined: "People should help each other here and not be put off."

Ricardo Zanot, a man of the heart, campaigns online for respect and against hate.(Bild: Attila Molnar)

The two have one thing in common: they both do voluntary work for people and have already been honored as "Krone" Heart People. Zanot wished for a pizza oven as a non-cash prize in 2022, which has certainly already provided for one or two enjoyable pizza parties in his home.

The huge "Krone" reader family can say "thank you" to them and many other helpers. The "Krone" is awarding prizes worth a total of 50,000 euros. And it's very easy: simply nominate an individual or an association.

Individuals 
and associations can be nominated until August 18 (click here).