As of: March 13, 2024, 10:23 a.m
By: Katarina Amtmann
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Benny with his wife and grandchild.
The 46-year-old needs a stem cell donation.
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He had already beaten blood cancer once, but the disease returned.
A registration campaign is now being organized for Benny (46) - both online and on site.
Gochsheim - Giving up is not an option for Benny.
The 46-year-old was diagnosed with blood cancer three years ago and went through a difficult time.
But after many clinic visits and a stem cell donation, the disease seemed to have been overcome.
But March 6, 2024 changed everything: after 1185 days the cancer is back - Benny needs a stem cell donation again.
“A whole village helps out”: Benny is suffering from blood cancer and needs a stem cell donation
And: “A whole village is helping with the registration campaign.”
This is reported by the German Bone Marrow Donor File (DKMS).
Benny's friends are organizing an online registration campaign, and there will also be a registration campaign at the new meego spring trade fair in Gochsheim on March 16th.
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“The cancer is back”: After years, Benny needs a stem cell donation again
“After 1,185 cancer-free days, in which Benny was able to take his life back into his own hands after he had overcome leukemia, climbed the Zugspitze, spent time with his wife and hugged his second grandchild, the shock diagnosis came: the cancer is back.” , says the DKMS.
After becoming particularly exhausted while gardening, Benny went to the doctor.
This confirmed the fear that the cancer was back.
A difficult time begins again for the 46-year-old; he needs a stem cell donation again.
Despite the situation, he has not lost his optimism: “Benjamin is building up everyone around him as he moves into the next round of his toughest fight.
If anyone can win this fight, it’s Benny!” DKMS quotes his relatives as saying.
“We have to give him back some of his unconditional willingness to help,” they emphasize and are therefore calling for people to register.
DKMS registration campaign for Benny (46) in Gochsheim
Many people contacted Benny's family and offered help.
A registration campaign will now be organized together on site.
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Registration campaign: “Lifesaver wanted”
On March 16th, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
At the new meego spring trade fair (Händelstraße 1, 97469 Gochsheim)
“Anyone who is healthy and between 17 and 55 years old can come by and register.
Please bring your smartphone with you to register.
Anyone who cannot register for age or health reasons can also come and help cover the registration costs incurred during the evaluation in the laboratory by donating money,” says the DKMS.
Anyone who would like to register but cannot be there on March 16th can still help and order registration documents to their home with just a few clicks.
Donations for the DKMS - Monetary donations can also save lives
DKMS donation account
IBAN: DE65700400608987000664
Intended use: BXN 001, Benny
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