Benny is fighting leukemia – homeless man causes excitement in Zehdenick!

Benny is fighting leukemia – homeless man causes excitement in Zehdenick!

In the Odenwald, where the news of people and their fates often inspires, there are several moving stories to report today that shape the attitude to life in our region. One of them is the sad and heroic story of eight-year-old Benedict from Oranienburg. The boy suffers from a severe form of leukemia and has been fighting for his life for a year and a half. As the maz-online.de According to reports, Benny has Philadelphia syndrome, a chromosomal abnormality that makes it difficult for his cells to divide, making his fight against the disease more difficult. He is currently receiving chemotherapy and there is hope: the Berlin Charité has found a potential stem cell donor so that the transplant could begin in January. This news not only gives Benny, but also his family a little ray of hope in difficult times.

In Zehdenick, however, a homeless man who lives with twelve dogs is a topic of conversation among residents. While some locals support him with donations, others are skeptical and fear that the man could be overwhelmed by the growing number of animals to care for and keep. The veterinary and public order offices are already on the case - as of this week, the man has had accommodation on private property, where he and his dogs have a roof over their heads, as well as water and electricity. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop there and whether sustainable solutions can be found.

Terrible incidents in the neighborhood

But it's not just the fates of people that concern the region; Tragic news was reported in a sanctuary in Wensickendorf. A pigeon lost its life there after it was shot. And this is not the first case: 17 dead pigeons have already been found on the farm since last year. The press spokeswoman suspects that a pigeon hater is behind these attacks. A complaint has been filed against unknown people, but the chances of a successful investigation are rather slim, which makes animal lovers in the area very sad.

The moving stories in our region reach far beyond the animals and children. An important part of the collective memory is the recent loss of Hans-Jürgen Kafka, a long-time CDU city councilor from Hennigsdorf, who died on October 7th in the Hennigsdorf hospital after a long illness. The 75-year-old was known not only for his political work, but also for his involvement in sport, where he meant a lot to many children and young people as a youth football coach.

Such fates show that we live in a time in which every day brings new challenges and also hope. It remains to be seen how the stories of Benny, the homeless man and the affected pigeons will develop as the community comes together to support and be there for one another.