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Ice hockey team fights for Joey: fundraiser against leukemia!
Joey Akers is fighting for recovery after his leukemia diagnosis. Help through fundraising campaigns in Schweinfurt on October 26th.
Ice hockey team fights for Joey: fundraiser against leukemia!
A young man is caught in an unexpected storm: Joey Akers, only 22 years old, has had to deal with the terrible diagnosis of leukemia. Life as he knew it changed dramatically for him in the summer. He has spent most of his time in the hospital in recent months as he battles the insidious disease and received a stem cell donation on October 21 that is said to give him new hope. But the road to recovery is rocky, and Joey still has a few hurdles to overcome - he has already completed chemotherapy and is expected to remain in hospital for another three to five weeks. InFranken reports that the diagnosis was recognized by symptoms such as weakness and pallor, which cost Joey not only his education but also his independence at a critical time in his life. He had to give up his apartment and his car and temporarily returned to his parents.
Further support campaigns are already being worked on diligently in the background. His brother, Jamie Akers, has not only launched a very special fundraising campaign, but is also planning an ice hockey campaign to support Joey. Fans of the ice hockey club from Schweinfurt also showed their colors and organized a fundraiser in Joey's favor at the next home game on October 26, 2025. Joey's team reinforces it with posters and well wishes that show how strong the solidarity is - encouragement and solidarity are particularly valuable in difficult times.
The challenges of leukemia
Leukemia is not just a disease, it is a stressful process that can turn the life of anyone affected upside down. This is particularly true for Joey, who has not only survived acute lymphoblastic leukemia, but is also battling Kostmann's disease. This disease leads to a reduced number of neutrophils in the blood, which severely weakens the immune system and increases the risk of relapses. The National Institutes of Health explains that Kostmann's disease not only makes Joey more susceptible to infections, but also presents other challenges such as developmental delays and frequent bacterial infections.
The treatment of leukemia requires perseverance. Chemotherapeutic measures are often necessary to remove the degenerated blood-forming cells and restore healthy blood production. Stem cell transplantation is a central part of the therapy. Krebs-und-Ich informs that this method aims to replace the diseased cells with healthy ones. Joey is brave and strong-willed, despite the painful and challenging therapies he has already endured.
“#TeamJoey Support for a Reboot!” is the title of Jamie's appeal for donations on Gofundme, with which he collected money for the time after therapy that Joey incurred due to the financial burden of his extraordinary health condition. Joey currently has no secure income other than sick pay, which makes the help of friends and supporters even more crucial. Every cent counts! The donations received go directly towards returning Joey to normality. A new beginning that is so desperately needed.