Berkin Arslanogullari, youth player of the Union Berlinis suffering one of the cruelest dramas that life can offer a human being. The very young 19-year-old player suffers from bone cancer. For that reason they had to amputate one of his legs. The German club, an example in everything, has mobilized with the aim of raising funds to help the family with treatment.
Berkin Arslanogullari He is a goalkeeper for the youth academy Berlin Union. He is 19 years old and has been linked to the German entity since he was little. A fan of the team since he was a child, last season he was very close to debuting with the first team, thus fulfilling his dream. He trained with the seniors and even played a friendly match with the team that plays in the Bundesliga, and that last year played in the Champions League, even facing Real Madrid, both in Berlin and at the Santiago Bernabéu.
But this possible dream has turned into a nightmare for him. They gave him the terrible news that he was suffering from bone cancer and everything changed radically. He underwent chemotherapy, but it did not work as it should, and the disease continued to progress.
In order to save the young goalkeeper’s life, doctors decided to amputate his left leg as an emergency measure. Terrible news that has suddenly ended his sports career. Now his goal is to continue fighting to save his life.
After this dramatic situation, in which young Berkin’s family has turned to him, the Union Berlin He has set to work to help you in any way he can. And the German club is undoubtedly special. And his hobby is an example of life.
‘Go Fund Me’ is the campaign launched by Unión Berlin with the idea of helping to finance the treatment that Berkin needs to save his life and fight this terrible disease. It aims to raise up to two million euros. In a few hours they already have 135,000 euros.
The Unión Berlin fans have always been characterized by being a public that goes beyond sports, and that gets involved in everything social. And this case was not going to be any less. He is one of theirs and they have not left him lying around. Now Berkin will have to fight for his life, but behind him he will have the support of all his fans.
Youth goalkeeper Berkin Arslanogullari is playing his most important game after being diagnosed with bone cancer that has spread rapidly.
His family needs help and that is why the Unioners are mobilizing with a donation campaign 👇 pic.twitter.com/HWLCdpBoiB
— 1. FC Union Berlin ES (@fcunion_es) September 16, 2024
