Supporting Heartbeat Ultra & Fontanherzen e.V.

Every step for half a heart

We are supporting Heartbeat Ultra and Fontanherzen e.V. Every step supports children born with only one working pumping chamber in their heart, known as Fontan hearts.

From every Heartbeat drippr sale we donate at least €5 to the cause. Until 21 November 2026.

Why this one is personal

Jenny, the founder of Heartbeat Ultra, was one of the first to believe in drippr. She helped us spread the word when we were just getting started.

We also love that trail running can raise this much for a cause like Fontanherzen. Kilometres on the trail, turned into real help for families.

So now we would like to give something back. To Jenny, to her child, and to all the other kids growing up with a heart condition.

Stijn & Stefan, founders of drippr

112

From 112 kilometres to a movement

As the mother of a child with a serious heart and lung condition, founder Jennifer Romanowski knows the emergency number 112 far too well. That number became her idea: run 112 kilometres and raise money for Fontanherzen e.V.

Today, many people carry that idea forward. Together they support research and better care for people with only one functioning pumping chamber. A key goal is building a Fontan centre of expertise that brings medical knowledge and treatment together in one place.

One movement, thousands of hearts

37,937 km
Run so far
1,190
Runners
€400,000+
Raised in donations

About Fontanherzen e.V.

Supports over 550 families across Germany with a dedicated team
Is there for families when they need it, and organises meetups to share experiences
Drives research by pooling data and knowledge, backed by an ethics approval
Connects specialists internationally
Organises international scientific symposia

Every donor, follower and supporter helps.

Run with us on 21 November 2026

21.11.2026
Start from 6:00
Then join at any full hour.
Up to 112 km
Your run, your distance
You decide how far you go for the cause.
Fulda + worldwide
Together from anywhere
Join in Fulda or run wherever you are.
100% donated
Your entry helps
Your full entry fee goes to the cause.

How it works

Start and finish at the Sportpark Johannisau stadium in Fulda. Start at any full hour between 6:00 and 20:00 and keep going until 21:00. Run or walk, and take breaks whenever you like. Can't make it to Fulda? Join virtually from anywhere in the world.

After signing up, you'll receive your own fundraising page on Fundoo. Share it with family, friends and colleagues. They can pledge an amount per kilometre or a fixed donation, with an optional maximum.

Example
Grandma Hilde pledges €1 per kilometre. You run 24 km, she donates €24.
Sign up at heartbeat-ultra.de

Not running? You can still help

We made two special FlaskDry editions for this cause. From every one sold, we donate to Fontanherzen e.V. Available until 21 November 2026, the day of Heartbeat Ultra, or while stock lasts.

Heartbeat Black & Red

€24,95
€5
donated to Fontanherzen e.V. for every one sold
Shop Black & Red
Only 30 made

Heartbeat Ultra Limited Edition

€29,95
€7.50
donated to Fontanherzen e.V. for every one sold
Shop the Limited Edition

Every step counts. Every heart matters.