Report by Chris Ifeanyi Ezeh
What began as a holiday full of joy and relaxation together ended tragically for the young Hamburg couple Lina Bianchini-Al Obaidi and Edoardo “Dodo” Bianchini. A tragic accident while swimming in Ibiza changed their lives abruptly: Dodo broke two vertebrae in his neck and injured his spinal cord, resulting in paralysis from the neck down.
Despite the tragic diagnosis and the challenges associated with it, Dodo fights every day with impressive willpower as part of his rehabilitation. In a moving appeal for donations on the “GoFundMe” platform, his wife Lina describes his wish to be able to hold his loved ones in his arms again and lead an independent and happy life.
The sympathy for the fate of the young couple is overwhelming. Within just a few days, more than 62,000 euros were raised, far more than the 50,000 euros originally hoped for. The great willingness to help from the community gives Lina and Dodo strength and confidence. The donations will enable them to cover the costs of rehabilitation and the mobility and remodelling of their home for the disabled. With their combined strength and Dodo’s irrepressible will, they look to the future with hope and a fulfilling life, despite the new challenges.
Please help via this link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rehabilitation-for-edoardo-bianchini
In the words of his wife Lina, (a speech therapist): Edoardo is the most loving husband, son, brother and friend. We are infinitely grateful that he has survived and is still our Dodo. He fights every day, but he cannot and should not walk this path alone. We need your support to enable him to continue his physical rehabilitation. Every donation counts and brings us one step closer to our goal.