Tom Bender, Chairman of the Bundesliga Foundation
As part of the German Football League's (DFL) New Year reception, the Bundesliga foundation has announced the names of seven new trustees. Football idol Günther Netzer, TV legend Fritz Pleitgen, Adidas boss Herbert Hainer, Olympian Britta Heidemann, high bar world champion Eberhard Gienger as well as former members of the League Association Gerhard Mayer-Vorfelder and Wilfried Straub were each presented with a certificate of appointment at the event.
Dr. Reinhard Rauball, President of the League Association, and Tom Bender, Chairman of the Bundesliga Foundation thanked the new trustees from the world of finance, media, sport and football for their involvement in the project.
"Through the Bundesliga Foundation German professional football is embracing its social responsibility more than ever before. We are pleased to have the support of independent figures from various different areas", explained Dr. Reinhard Rauball.
"The Bundesliga Foundation has been in existence since January 2009 and has actively campaigned for the integration of children and disabled adults with the goals of assuming social responsibility, creating empathy and promoting core values. We are excited to have such prominent figures on board", revealed Tom Bender.
