Call for stem cell donation: Support for the little Pia from Oberwart

Call for stem cell donation: Support for the little Pia from Oberwart

The fight against leukemia is often a hard and challenging path, especially for small patients. In Oberwart, a stem cell donation is currently being sought for the two -year -old Pia Marie. The little patient has been in therapy for 14 days, and it started looking for a genetic twin. The doctor Barbara Pelzmann explains that the likelihood of finding a suitable donor is very low and between 1: 500,000 and 1: 1,000,000 is.

The campaign for registration of potential stem cell donations is organized by the “Giving for Life” association. This is an important initiative to help people who suffer from blood diseases such as leukemia and urgently rely on the right genetic material. People who are willing to donate their stem cells can simply register. To do this, a cheek smear must be made to remove a DNA sample, which is then recorded anonymously in an international database.

The role of the military

Outstanding support learns the campaign of the soldiers of the Jäger Battalion 19 in Güssing. Many of these soldiers have already voluntarily registered as possible donors. This not only shows the cohesion, but also the will of the community to help in an emergency. Commandant Christian Luipersbeck emphasizes that voluntary registration is of great importance.

In addition, several registration days are planned for interested parties. So on November 9th in Ecole Güssing and on December 6th in the fire station Pinkafeld you will have the opportunity to register as a stem cell donor. For many people, this can mean the last hope for life. The small patients such as Pia Marie in particular rely on a wider stem cell database to increase the chances of recovery.

Anyone who can be registered helps to make the search for a genetic twin successful for PIK Marie and other patients. It is to be hoped that this call will reach many people and that they decide to help with this important matter. Together, a small soul can be saved, and every donated stem cell offers hope in a desperate struggle.