The children's book «Lia’s Football Journey - Chasing the Dream» tells the story of Swiss professional footballer Lia Wälti and how she courageously pursues her dream with her friends.

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Successfully concluded on 3/3/2025

«Gut befreundet»: Ratgeber für FreundinnenBy Meret Yannice Wälti, on 23/01/2026

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Lieber Unterstützerin

Du hast mit deiner Unterstützung von «Lia am Ball» gezeigt, wie wichtig dir Bücher sind, die den Zusammenhalt zwischen Mädchen stärken und sie ermutigen. Genau deshalb möchten wir dir heute ein weiteres Projekt des KALEIO-Verlags ans Herz legen: «Gut befreundet». Das Buch unterstützt Mädchen dabei, mit Freundschaft, Streit und Einsamkeit umzugehen, verletzende Beziehungen zu erkennen und sich vom Druck zu lösen, «die eine beste Freundin» haben zu müssen.

Warum das wichtig ist?

Weil an der letztjährigen KALEIO-Mädchenkonferenz etwas sehr deutlich wurde:

Freundschaft ist einer der grössten Stressfaktoren im Alltag von Mädchen.

Die Konferenz-Teilnehmerinnen erzählten von Freundschaftspausen, Eifersucht, wechselnden Allianzen, vom Druck, sich entscheiden zu müssen – oder ausgeschlossen zu werden. Genau hier setzt der KALEIO-Ratgeber an: Mit praktischen Tipps, alltagsnahen Beispielen und spannenden Psychotests hilft er Mädchen, sich selbst besser zu verstehen: 
Was ist mir in Freundschaften wichtig? 
Was tut mir gut? 
Wo liegen meine Grenzen?

Wir unterstützen dieses wunderbare Buch. In der aktuellen Crowdfunding-Kampagne von KALEIO (https://wemakeit.com/projects/ratgeber-fuer-freundinnen) gibt es jetzt ein neues Power-Goodie: den Freundschaftsratgeber von KALEIO plus das Kinderbuch «Lia am Ball», das Mädchen zeigt, dass kein Traum zu gross ist, um geträumt zu werden. Sichere dir dieses Set für ein Mädchen, das dir am Herzen liegt, und ermögliche so den Druck der ersten Auflage von «Gut befreundet».

Vielen Dank! Lia, Meret und das KALEIO-Team

Shipping & children's event! 💙📦⚽️By Meret Yannice Wälti, on 30/04/2025

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kids event 4.6.2025
kids event 4.6.2025

Dear supporters,

Last week, all packages were shipped – we hope you’ve received yours by now and are happy with what’s inside! If your package hasn’t arrived by the end of this week, please send us a short message at: contact@liawaelti.com.

If something in your package is missing or incorrect, don’t hesitate to get in touch either. Shipping was handled by an external provider, so there may have been some errors. We apologize in advance and will do our best to fix the issue quickly.

A quick note for everyone who ordered the Captain’s Choice package (or the book with the Kaleio Sport Edition): The Kaleio Sport Edition will be released in May and will be shipped separately. The rest of your package should already have arrived or be on its way.

📢 Save the date: Kids’ event on June 4, 2025 in Bern! Join us to celebrate the release of Lia am Ball! 🎉⚽️

A special event for children aged 6–15 (with accompanying adults) – all about football, team spirit, and female role models – and of course about the new children’s book Lia am Ball! Lia and Meret will read from the book together, and kids can take part in a variety of fun activities around football and dreams!

📍 Where: Courtyard and park of Köniz Castle (BE) 📅 When: Wednesday, June 4, 2025 (1–5 PM) 🎟️ Info & tickets: https://eventfrog.ch/de/p/diverses/kinderevent-lia-am-ball-7305259464201889436.html

We can’t wait to see you there! We hope you’re happy with the book or your other goodies – and wish you a joyful, sunny time! ☀️

See you soon, Lia & Meret

The first packages are on their way!By Meret Yannice Wälti, on 17/04/2025

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The Captain's Choice package :)
The Captain's Choice package :)

We’re super excited – your crowdfunding packages should arrive after Easter! 🐣 If there are any issues with delivery or if something is missing, please email us at contact@liawaelti.com – we’ll take care of it.

We hope you’re as excited about the goodies as we are – they were put together with lots of love. 💛

If you feel like it, share your goodies / books on social media – we’d love to see your photos! Don’t forget to tag us: 📸 @liawaelti & @meret.waelti on Instagram.

Thanks so much for your amazing support! Lia & Meret

The wait will soon be over :) By Meret Yannice Wälti, on 11/04/2025

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Das erste Mal mit dem Buch-Prototypen in unseren Händen :)
Das erste Mal mit dem Buch-Prototypen in unseren Händen :)

Dear supporters

Sorry for the long silence – a lot has been going on behind the scenes! We’ve been busy coordinating everything: producing the merch items, preparing our events, and finalizing the last edits of the book… and now the time has finally come: the book is printed and currently being bound! 🎉

All the goodies you ordered during the crowdfunding campaign are expected to arrive around April 25. We’re a bit delayed because we decided to print a larger edition – which pushed back the binding process slightly. But we’re doing everything we can to get your packages to you as soon as possible.

And there’s more good news: Our book launch will take place on Wednesday, June 4, at Schloss Köniz (Berne, Switzerland)! Invitations will go out soon – and you’ll be able to grab a ticket. More info to follow shortly.

Thank you for your patience, your support, and your trust – this heartfelt project wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Warm regards, Meret & Lia Wälti

WOW – You are amazing! 💛⚽📖By Meret Yannice Wälti, on 03/03/2025

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Wir sind überwältigt!
Wir sind überwältigt!

Dear supporters,

You are incredible! 💛⚽📖

Thanks to you, «Lia’s Football Journey» is becoming a reality! Your support has made this project possible, and we can’t wait to hold the book in our hands and send it to you. Printing will start soon, and if everything goes as planned, we’ll begin shipping all books and goodies in mid-April. So just a little more patience

But this is only the beginning! The official pre-sale starts on March 10 – spread the word! Tell your friends, family, football fans, and book lovers.

A heartfelt THANK YOU for your support!

Meret & Lia Wälti

P.S. Mark your calendars for June 4, 2025: That’s when the official book vernissage will take place at Castle Köniz (Bern) – with a special event for children and a big reading! We’ll keep you updated, so check our socials soon!