# German ASB wishes‑wagon program for terminally ill

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-asb-wisheswagon-program-for-terminally-ill
> Updated: 2026-08-09T08:31:50.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 3.

In July 2026, the Landratsamt in Germany revived its annual Christmas wish‑tree campaign for families and seniors, while the Arbeiter‑Samariter‑Bund (ASB) continued its wishes‑wagon initiative, offering free, medically supported trips for seriously ill patients.

The initiative, which has been operating since 2014 with approximately 2,000 volunteers nationwide, provides medical equipment, catering, and companionship to fulfill the final wishes of terminally ill individuals. Early trips in July included a visit to the Nuremberg railway museum and outings to Vogelpark Marlow and Jaderpark, where patients enjoyed animal feedings and family activities supported by volunteers.

In August 2026, the program facilitated a trip for a terminally ill woman from the Rhineland to Domburg on the Dutch North Sea coast. Accompanied by her son and a friend, she traveled four hours to reunite with her daughter-in-law and grandchildren. To ensure accessibility, volunteers provided a specialized beach wheelchair, allowing her to reach the water's edge and enjoy a meal overlooking the sea. These outings, funded primarily through donations, continue to provide cherished final experiences for patients and their families.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: ASB Wünschewagen fulfills terminal patient's final wish to visit Domburg

The ASB Wünschewagen project fulfilled a terminally ill woman's final wish by organizing a family trip to the North Sea coast in Domburg, Netherlands.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/asb-wnschewagen-fulfills-terminal-patients-final-wish-to-visit-domburg

### 2026-07-31: Arbeiter‑Samariter‑Bund fulfills final wishes for terminally ill patients in Germany

Germany’s Arbeiter‑Samariter‑Bund wishes‑wagon gave terminally ill patients Anette and Nadine a final family day out at Vogelpark Marlow and Jaderpark, respectively, with volunteers and medical staff.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arbeitersamariterbund-fulfills-final-wishes-for-terminally-ill-patients-in-germany

### 2026-07-18: German wish‑fulfillment initiatives help families and terminally ill

Germany's Landratsamt ran its annual wish‑tree with 92 €25 wishes for families, while the ASB wishes‑wagon gave terminally ill Gregor a free VW Bulli ride to a museum, both charitable community projects.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-wishfulfillment-initiatives-help-families-and-terminally-ill

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