In 2001, Maischberger and many other famous Berliners took part in the street art activity Buddy Bear Berlin Show. The proceeds raised from auctioning many bears were given to several children’s and youth projects in Berlin. The bear designed by Maischberger in homage to the sculptures of Niki de Saint Phalle was auctioned in 2003 at "Mercedes World" at the Salzufer in Berlin. The total proceeds came to over €171,000. Today, the bear can be found at the museum in Bad Pyrmont.