January 24, 2019
Thank you very much to Alexander Hoffmann for sending me a small article in the Weinstadtjournal.
Here the link: Phase 2 *
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At the end of November my big fundraiser started to realize my special treatment in Moscow … 50.000 €. A sum that I could not possibly raise alone. A sum that would give me the chance to restart my sick immune system with a stem cell transplant to stop my MS.
To show myself so offensive and to ask for donations cost overcoming. I did not want to feel like a victim under the term “donation”, nor did I want to be outrageous with asking for money. But I just dared, on 19 November 2018, I sent my flyer in public. What followed, I still can not really understand. I received prompt response, consistently positive. My flyer was largely shared, I received blessings and blessings known by me, but especially from me completely unknown people. And there was money, large and small amounts from many, many people.
Only eight weeks later I have the sum together. I’m still totally overwhelmed by the incredible response. I got the invitation to charity events, the Main-Taunus-Foundation supported me and even the private television came to me. People have joined forces and gathered for me on my own initiative. I was allowed to set up my donation box and show my presence. In this short time not only did I get such an immense amount of money together, I also gained countless valuable encounters and friendships. Who accompanies me during this time is automatically very close to my heart. It is a very special time for me, with many fears and hopes that could not be greater.
The first phase of Katjas-Chance has been successfully completed. Bigger and more beautiful than I had dreamed it. The most beautiful have been the personal wishes of so many people whose positive energy now accompanies me in the second phase. Obviously I do not do this alone, but I am accompanied by a big WE.
In the middle of February, my plane takes off to Moscow, to the clinic – and thus to the chance for my new life. I’m preparing for it. Above all, it is important for me to say goodbye to the disease MS already now. I think, the psyche plays in the whole process certainly not insignificant role. And so I explain to MS that I did not identify with her and that she was just a visitor who has to leave now. The rest will be done by doctors in Moscow. I am confident because the chances of success are around 80%. But also because so many people have shown me that I can be confident. It is not only my own confidence, but also the obvious confidence of all those who have made it possible for me to get to Moscow – and for that I say HEART THANK YOU – a thank-you that comes from the very bottom of my heart.)
Dear Ones, Your Wise Words and Your Support continue to keep up.
Thank you:
I would like to thank the grandfather of Donata Ziema, who celebrated his 90th (!!) birthday on the 16.01.2019 and wished his guests to donate to me. On this special birthday another unbelievable 1500 € have come together!
I will be able to use this surplus very well for the time after the treatment – many dear HEART THANKS, that I am supported not only to the second phase, but also sustainably, to secure the expenses for my recovery … that is more, much , much more support than I had hoped!
And at the same time it is beautiful. And this miracle and all the other wonders that happen in this particular time, I take with me to Moscow and let them continue to work there 🙂
Many dear heart thanks!
- Gerda Fluck
- Thea Anonym
- Alexandra Micket
- Christel&Georg Pietsch
Many heart thanks also to the colleagues and the residents of the dorm St. Heinrich Schloß-Neuhaus, who have collected for me in a piggy bank and accompany me with love and motivational words! Are you great!
I thank you for your comprehensive and lasting support in this time, which is so special and valuable for me!
Oh well. As of today, there are only 25 days left until I enter the clinic … Wow. The last time was quite fast and overall everything is just a real roller coaster ride. I am happy. But I’m also pretty tense, although I try hard not to be. But I think that’s probably completely okay;)
Yesterday I booked the flights …
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And today I finally got all the visa documents together and brought them to the post office. Also, I was at the dentist – Inflammation in the mouth can have immense consequences under chemotherapy. But everything is in perfect order – next week is a professional teeth cleaning.
Did I say that I say goodbye to the MS? She is allowed to finish her visit now and she is already packing her bags;)