It started with a toothache: “Suddenly she became weaker’ – looking for a stem cell donor for Mercan. Her name translates as coral, which is said to protect against all evil and negative energy.

Anyone who is healthy and between 17 and 55 years old can take part. Each donation costs the DKMS 50 euros and is not covered by the health insurance company: DKMS donation account, IBAN: DE48 7004 0060 8987 0006 79, intended use: PMN 001, Mercan, Nuremberg.