FC Schalke 04 and BKK firmus Launch Partnership to Promote Community Health and Youth Engagement

FC Schalke 04 has partnered with BKK firmus, a Bremen-based health insurance company, to advance health promotion and prevention initiatives, particularly targeting the Berger Feld community. The collaboration aims to foster healthier lifestyles through programs that engage all age groups, with a strong focus on youth. Key projects include the “Schalke macht Schule” program and the “FC Schalke 04 Fußballschule,” which offer accessible health and physical activity opportunities designed to encourage long-term positive habits.

Matthias Tillmann, chairman of FC Schalke 04, highlighted the partnership's role in promoting health education and accessible movement offerings. Dirk Harrer, board member of BKK firmus, praised Schalke's deep regional roots and stressed the importance of leveraging this connection to reach diverse audiences for health and prevention awareness.

This initiative aligns with the club's social responsibility commitment and responds to broader concerns about physical activity's role in youth health, especially mental well-being. Research confirms that physical movement improves children's psychological health, increasing happiness and reducing anxiety, vital amid recent findings of declining fitness levels since the pandemic. The partnership's community focus ensures health promotion is tangible and inclusive, supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of the region's young population.