- Köditz: Erik (11) depends on stem cell donation
- Diagnose: Serious, rare blood disorder
- Stem cell registration campaign on March 26, 2023, Göstrahalle Koeditz
- Support already “beyond county boundaries“
Almost 14 days ago was with Erik from Köditz randomly one severe blood disease established, which is why he is now on one hope for stem cell donation must. The TSV Koeditzwhere Erik plays in the U13 soccer team, organizet therefore in cooperation a stem cell registration campaign with the DKMSto help the eleven year old.
“Only chance of survival”: This is how Erik from Köditz can be helped
Eric was originally just because of a cold to the doctor, who noticed his thick tonsils and ordered an operation. “In the OP preparation then became one blood count done and that was disastrous. It turned out that Erik had a serious, rare blood disease has that ensures that his body can no longer produce blood“, explains Alexander Spindler, sports director of TSV Köditz and responsible for the registration campaign. Through the football club he got Erik known for a long time.
Die Stem cell registration campaign will take place on March 26, 2023 in the Göstrahalle in Köditz. In an announcement of the event, the football club writes: “A stem cell donation is his only chance of survival.” But the action is directed not just to those who haven’t registered yet have: “Also already registered can and should comebecause we sell sausages, steaks and there is a raffle”, reports Spindler. Die revenue that’s where he comes from Erik’s family and the DKMS benefit.
Alexander Spindler explains that expiry of the action: “Anyone who wants to participate simply registers via QR code with mobile phone. On site, you then lead one online health check through the DKMS to see if you are suitable. If so, then you get one cotton swabwhich you rub on the inside of your cheeks for a minute and then into a container there.” The chopsticks are then sent to a laboratory “and that’s it.” The process is similarlike a Corona-Test.
Incredible Feedback: “Support Beyond County Boundaries”
Got the registration action already fully embraced: “The feedback is incredibly positive. We receive a wide range of support nationwide, beyond national bordersI am in continuous mode“, reports the person responsible. Anyone who wants to help Erik should take part in the campaign on March 26, 2023 in the Göstrahalle Köditz, according to the motto: “Open your mouth, put in chopsticks, be a donor!”
