Ex-Fußballerin Irini Ioannidou Diagnosed with ALS Sparks Major Fundraising Effort

The former Bundesliga player has surpassed her crowdfunding goal to afford costly therapies for her neurodegenerative condition.

Irini Ioannidou, a former Bundesliga football player, has publicly shared her diagnosis of ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.
To fund her expensive therapy, Ioannidou launched a crowdfunding campaign, which has already exceeded its target of 90,000 euros.
The campaign has attracted support from 2,400 donors, including notable figures from the women's football community.
ALS, the disease Ioannidou is battling, progressively destroys the nervous system, severely impacting mobility and daily activities.
Despite the challenges, Ioannidou expresses deep gratitude for the overwhelming support and positive energy from her supporters.