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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.

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Overview

  • 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.