Dina Orschmann

Eine Frau trägt ein rotes und weißes Trikot des 1. FC Union Berlin und hält ein Schild mit dem Schriftzug "EMPTY STANDS", flankiert von minimalistischen Flutlichtmasten und horizontalen Linien, die leere Ränge symbolisieren. Im Hintergrund ist ein leerer Fußballstadionplatz mit grünem Rasen und roten Tribünen zu sehen.
© Dina Orschmann, derzeitige Profifußballerin beim 1. FC Union Berlin

We are very happy to announce Dina Orschmann as an ambassador.

In her Instagram post, she draws attention to the extreme contrast between a “normal” everyday life and the reality experienced by many people with ME/CFS. While she like most people recover from exertion, this recovery process (among other things) is disrupted in those affected by ME/CFS.

Health is an incredibly important foundation for me – and yet I take it for granted far too often.[…]
I am grateful to be an ambassador for Empty Stands, to give this disease a little more visibility. […]
I take you with me to the stadium in my heart every match day.

Dina Orschmann, professional footballer at 1. FC Union Berlin

Many fan groups and several clubs have already supported us, but having a professional footballer as an ambassador is invaluable for our goals. We are delighted that Dina is helping us to raise awareness of this important issue.