Strong statement: HSV face BVB in special shirts | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund faces HSV away on Saturday – but at the Volksparkstadion, more than just football is in focus. The Hamburg team will wear special jerseys to send a strong message for cancer prevention and solidarity.

Hamburger SV is using the Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund this coming Saturday (3:30 PM, Sky) for a special message. Instead of the usual sponsor logo, the emblem of the cancer self-help organization yeswecan!cer will adorn the chest of the HSV players during the home game. Under the motto "Prevention can save lives," the club, together with its main sponsor HanseMerkur, aims to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention and screening.

HanseMerkur is foregoing its prominent spot on the jersey for this matchday to highlight the issue. After the game against BVB, the worn special jerseys will be auctioned off via the HSV website. The proceeds will benefit a yeswecan!cer campaign that aims to motivate young people to get the HPV vaccination. This vaccine protects against viruses that can cause cancers such as cervical, anal, or throat cancer.

Fight against cancer: HSV plays against BVB in special jerseys

HSV board member Eric Huwer explains: "Some victories are greater than what happens on the field. Our partner HanseMerkur giving up its jersey 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 responsibility to bring the issue to the public: "Prevention and screening are the keys to a long and healthy life. From this conviction, we co-founded the awareness initiative 'Men Against Cancer' for more cancer prevention. Especially we men are often negligent on this topic. That's why we are making a clear statement at the HSV game against Borussia Dortmund on November 8 and, as HSV's main partner, we are freeing up the chest: Together with HSV, the positive power and great reach of football are being used to create significant attention for this important issue."

According to Bild, the initiative is also supported by former HSV professional Dennis Diekmeier, who will be present at the Volksparkstadion with his wife Dana and son Dion. The family is personally involved in cancer aid after Diekmeier's daughter Delani was diagnosed with cancer.

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