‘Prevention can save lives’: HSV face BVB in special kit! | OneFootball

HSV will not be wearing their usual home kit against Borussia Dortmund. Instead, a unique special campaign is planned!

When HSV hosts Borussia Dortmund at the Volksparkstadion next Saturday (3:30 p.m., Sky), football won’t be the only focus. The Red Shorts will take to the field in a very special jersey – featuring the logo of the cancer self-help organization “yeswecan!cer” on the chest. Under the motto “Prevention can save lives,” the club is using its big stage to draw attention to a vital issue.

This campaign is made possible by main sponsor HanseMerkur, who will forgo their company logo for this match. Instead of advertising, there will be a message that potentially concerns everyone. After the match, the worn jerseys will be auctioned off on hsv.de, with the proceeds going to a yeswecan!cer campaign aimed at encouraging young people to get the HPV vaccination. This vaccine protects against viruses that can cause various types of cancer, such as cervical, anal, or throat cancer.

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HSV bosses emphasize “a strong sign of solidarity”

“Some victories are bigger than what happens on the pitch,” explains HSV board member Eric Huwer. “The fact that our partner HanseMerkur is giving up its shirt logo in favor of yeswecan!cer is a strong sign of solidarity. Prevention is important, let’s take better care of ourselves.”

HanseMerkur board member Eric Bussert also emphasizes the importance of prevention: “Especially we men are often negligent on this topic. Together with HSV, we want to use football’s reach to raise awareness.”

According to Bild, the campaign is also receiving prominent support from former HSV pro Dennis Diekmeier, his wife Dana, and son Dion. The family is involved due to personal experience, as Diekmeier’s daughter Delani has been diagnosed with cancer. “We want to raise awareness of how quickly it can happen to anyone. That’s why everyone should please go for preventive checkups,” says the 36-year-old.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.