170 new lifesavers: HAK Waidhofen active for stem cell donations!

170 new lifesavers: HAK Waidhofen active for stem cell donations!

Waidhofen an der Thaya, Österreich - On June 4, 2025, the Waidhofen trade academy at the Thaya launched an extraordinary typing campaign, which has now produced 170 new potential potential stem cell donors for the organization "Giving for Life - Leukemiahilfe Austria". The initiative was initiated by the dedicated school doctor Angelika Frank and Professor Melanie Koller, who highlight the importance of such actions. Frank typed himself and was enthusiastic about the social project that moved both schoolchildren and external guests to participate.

Another highlight of the campaign was a lecture by Katharina Palatzky, an employee of "Giving for Life". She informed those present about the life -saving importance of a stem cell donation. She received flowers and chocolate to recognize her use. A total of 375.05 euros could also be collected by donations in the campaign. HAK director Rudolf Mayer and numerous students actively support the event, which underlines the community and social awareness at school.

Why typing is so important

The typing campaign in Waidhofen an der Thaya takes place in a pleasant framework, because according to orf.at an increase in the stem cell types in Austria was registered from 3.2% to 3.6% last year. So far, a total of 330,000 people in Austria have been typed as a potential stem cell donor. The reason for this call is the World Blood Cancer on May 28, which points out that around 300 people in Austria are waiting for a life -saving stem cell donation annually. No suitable donor can be found for about 10% of these patients, which is why the call to typing is particularly important.

A typing takes place painlessly by a cheek smear and can be carried out by participating in such actions or by requesting a free typing set for at home. Several organizations, such as "Giving for Life", are committed to raising awareness of the importance of stem cell donations and moving more people to typing.

life -saving donations

stem cells are essential for the treatment of blood cancer because they contribute to the formation of all blood cells. If chemotherapy does not strike, a stem cell donation can often be the last glimmer of hope for patients, as on zdf.de

blood stem cells are 90% obtained from the blood and only 10% by removing from the bone marrow. Peripheral stem cell removal is the most common method used. The search for suitable donors can be difficult due to the individual cell characteristics, which makes the need for several types clear.

Especially younger donors are required because their stem cells often have fewer mutations and the chances of recovery after a transplant are higher. Therefore, initiatives such as those at the HAK Waidhofen on the Thaya are of fundamental importance to shorten long waiting lists and give potential rescuers a chance.

Today's action shows how important it is to pull together together and to work for the health and lives of other people. Every cheek smear can change the life of a person - everyone should keep that in mind.