<div>Ich heiße Andrej und muss euch als promovierter Lebensmitteltechnologe und erfolgreicher Ironman-Triathlet leider aus dem Rollstuhl schreiben. Als ich mich mit meiner Familie 2013 zur Habilitation in den USA befand, überfuhr mich ein PKW beim Fahrradtraining und beendete mein Leben, wie ich es bis dato gekannt hatte: erfüllt, voller Glück, und von morgens bis abends durchgeplant.
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<div>Nach meinem schweren Schädel-Hirn-Trauma leide ich immer noch unter motorischen Einschränkungen, vor allem was die Nutzung meiner Hände und Beine betrifft. Mein Alltag wurde durch meine leichten Sprachstörungen und Konzentrationsschwierigkeiten weiter verschärft.
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<div>Ich kann nicht mehr arbeiten und lebe fast völlig isoliert bei meiner Mutter, da ich den Kontakt zu meiner eigenen Familie verloren habe. Besonders meine beiden Kinder fehlen mir sehr. Meine Ersparnisse sind weitgehend aufgebraucht.
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<div>Keine Therapie, die meine Krankenversicherung bezahlt, sorgte bei mir bislang für anhaltenden Erfolg, weshalb ich große Hoffnungen auf die persönliche Betreuung im Zentrum der rehabilitation in Pforzheim setze. Leider fehlen mir die finanziellen Mittel, um dort ein längeres Programm zu absolvieren.
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<div>BITTE HELFT MIR! Ich freue mich über jede Spende, und sei sie auch noch so klein, denn sie bringt mich meinem Ziel näher: dem Ende meiner Isolation und eine Chance auf ein lebenswertes Leben.
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<div>My name is Andrej Heilig, and I am writing to you from a place I never expected: a wheelchair.
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<div>For years, my life was defined by pushing limits and the power of human endurance. As a Dr. of Food Technology and a successful Ironman Triathlete, I competed internationally, completing the world's toughest races, including the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. My journey—from a former smoker to a sub-9-hour competitor—was a testament to discipline and fighting through every obstacle.
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<div>Now, I face a new challenge that no amount of training could prepare me for. Due to an unexpected and significant physical setback, I am in a fight for basic mobility and independence. This is the hardest race of my life, and I cannot win it alone.
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<div>The Ask: Funding the Path to Independence
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<div>The funds we raise will be used with complete transparency to cover the essential costs of my recovery, which extend far beyond basic health insurance. Your support is crucial to achieving my next finish line: a life of sustained independence.
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<div>Why We Need Your Help:
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<div>Intensive Rehabilitation	Specialized physical and occupational therapy is required for long-term recovery, and these sessions are extremely expensive and often not fully covered.
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<div>Essential Mobility Tools	Purchasing a custom wheelchair suited to my needs, specialized adaptive sports equipment (to maintain physical and mental health), and the necessary lift/transfer aids.
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<div>Home Adaptations	Making our home accessible for life in a wheelchair, including installing ramps, widening doorways, and renovating the bathroom.
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<div>Your Impact: How Your Donation Helps
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<div>Every donor is now a member of my new support team. Whether you can give €10 or €500, your contribution makes a direct, tangible difference:
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<div>€50 covers an hour of critical physical therapy.
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<div>€100 helps purchase components for necessary mobility equipment.
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<div>€500 contributes to the costs of making our home safe and accessible.
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<div>I was once known as "Chaos Heilig"—now, I am focusing all my scientific knowledge and my famous Iron-will on regaining as much independence as possible. I promise to share updates on my progress and how your generosity is transforming my daily life.
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<div>Please help me win this. Thank you for your support and your share.
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<div>Yours sincerely, Andrej
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