Overview

• Tom Weilandt, a former Bundesliga footballer, has announced a relapse of leukemia and is in urgent need of a compatible stem cell donor.
• VfL Bochum, Hansa Rostock, and Holstein Kiel have partnered with DKMS to launch donor registration campaigns during their May 10 and 11 home games.
• As of May 10, no suitable donor has been found, intensifying the need for public participation in the typization efforts.
• Weilandt, who retired from professional football in 2024, remains optimistic and has publicly appealed for support via social media.
• The football community, including fans and former clubs, has shown solidarity, urging individuals to register as potential donors to help save Weilandt’s life.