His friends were left totally speechless when they received a call from the bike park in the afternoon of October 3rd: Johannes Hänle, who some ENDURO readers might remember from his New Zealand trip, had a crash and couldn’t feel his legs anymore. Now his friends want to start a fundraising campaign – and you could be rewarded too!

Stay strong - you'll be back!
Stay strong – you’ll be back!

A helicopter brought Johannes (21) to the hospital of Murnau, where the suspicion of a fracture of the spinal column was confirmed. A thoracic vertebra was broken, stabilized and returned to its original position in a complex surgery, but the severe damage of the spinal cord could not be reversed. A paralysis below the arms is the terrible consequence and the current state of Jojo’s health.

We can't imagine anyone with a bigger mental strength than Jojo. Leave a comment, show him your support and encourage him!
We can’t imagine anyone with a bigger mental strength than Jojo. Leave a comment, show him your support and encourage him!

Jojo’s Road to Recovery has now begun

As long and difficult as this path may be at the moment, there is always the hope and our belief that at least a part of the senses and mobility in the upper body or even the legs will return.
We all know Johannes as a cheerful and carefree person who always strives to help others. Now he needs your help.
We are fortunate to live in a country where at least the medical costs are taken over by a health insurance. Nevertheless, in the near future Johannes and his family will face further costs, whether due to necessary changes in the housing situation or additional rehabilitation measures. In order to help Johannes achieve the best possible recovery, and a simple re-entry into our everyday life, we would greatly appreciate a donation of any amount.

Help Jojo to the best possible recovery and a simple re-entry into our everyday life!
Help Jojo to the best possible recovery and a simple re-entry into our everyday life!

Many companies have assured their support and donated numerous products for the raffle. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our sponsors for the large amount and high quality of the prizes. You get one entry for every 5 € you donate. The more you give, the higher your chances are – because it should be worth it for you, too!

This could be yours!

  • 1x FOX 36 fork, configuration can be chosen by the winner
  • 1x Amplifi set comprised of Knee Joint pads + Stratos MKII backpack
  • 1x SRAM Level T set (front + rear) inc. discs of your choice
  • 1x SRAM Level TL set (front + rear) inc. discs of your choice
  • 1x 100% set comprised of forecast system, Strata Goggle and Atsuta sunglasses
  • 1x Loose Riders set comprised of legacy jersey and F*uck You Get Pumped shirt
  • 2x Loose Riders Ronny Racing jersey Reefer or Bad Trip
  • 1x RockShox Lyrik RCT3 27.5 180 mm Solo Air
  • 1x SRAM GX DH 7 speed drivetrain incl. Truvativ Descendant DH cranks
  • 1x RockShox Reverb Stealth 150 mm
  • 1x CHRIS BENZ Kommando Diver diving watch
  • 2x Maxxis High Roller II tire sets (front + rear)
  • 1x Bliss Vertical backpack (blue)
  • 1x BDR jersey signed by all german XC riders at the world champs
  • 1x Riesel Design mudguard
  • 1x Pivot Point frameset
  • 3x Carbocage set comprised of chainguard (4x/DH/X1), jockey wheels, keycage, seatclamp and t-shirt
  • 1x SRAM GX 1×11 drivetrain incl. cranks
  • 1x Birzman Salut shock pump
  • 1x Birzman Maha Apogee 2 pump
  • 1x Spank Spike Vibrocore handlebar
  • 2x Muc-Off bikecare sets
  • 1x ACROS handlebar/stem set
  • 1x ACROS A-Flat pedals
  • 1x Reverse RCC 810 DH handlebar + grips
  • 1x Reverse Escape Pro pedals
  • 1x ONEAL Element FR set
  • 1x IXS GT Gee Atherton jersey
  • 2x Smith Squad MTB goggle
  • 1x Smith Forefront MTB helmet
  • 1x Smith Axle Ski helmet
  • 1x Magura MT TRAIL CARBON brake set
  • 1x Magura VYRON eLECT dropperpost
  • 3x Dirtlej Dirtsuits
  • 2x Dirtlej Dirtbag

You can donate either by bank transfer or Paypal. Please enter your e-mail address in the text field regarding the purpose of the transfer or as a message (Paypal), so we can contact you if you win the prize draw. The deadline for the raffle is the 31.12.2016. Please understand that you can only win if you are living in the EU because of the relevant legislation.

Together with Johannes we would like to sincerely thank all donors and the sponsors of the raffle for your support!

Bank Account
Daniel Schlicke Spendenkonto
IBAN: DE40600501017407105673
BIC: SOLADEST600
BW Bank

Paypal
spenden.johanneshaenle@gmail.com or via this link: paypal.me/spendenjhaenle

(Because someone had to sing to open a new Bank Account and Johannes is still in hospital, the account owner is Daniel Schlicke. We guarantee, that 100% of the funded money will go to Johannes.)


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Words: Daniel Schlicke Photos: Stephan Weifenbach, Daniel Schlicke