{"id":2165,"date":"2025-05-25T16:53:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T14:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/?page_id=2165"},"modified":"2025-10-02T15:51:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T13:51:27","slug":"codex","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/en\/activism\/codex\/","title":{"rendered":"Codex"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#demands\">Demands<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#solidaritybased-infection-protection-prevention\">Solidarity-Based Infection Protection (Prevention)<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#awareness\">Awareness<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#biomedical-research\">Biomedical Research<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#comprehensive-healthcare-access\">Comprehensive Healthcare Access<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-we-work\">How We Work<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#transparent\">Transparent<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#noncommercial\">Non-commercial<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#intersectional\">Intersectional<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#networking-and-exchange-among-affected-football-fans\">Networking and Exchange Among Affected Football Fans<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are Empty Stands \u2013 a community of football fans living with ME\/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis\/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), Long COVID, and Post-Vac.<br>We founded this group because we realized we are not alone in our experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We love football, but our illnesses present us with particular challenges that are often not well understood by society or even within the medical field.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fussball-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fussball-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fussball-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fussball-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fussball-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/fussball.jpg 1619w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Isi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"demands\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"solidaritybased-infection-protection-prevention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Solidarity-Based Infection Protection (Prevention)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every infection carries a risk \u2013 even for &#8220;healthy&#8221; individuals. We know how much reinfections can worsen our condition. Large crowds \u2013 and thus full football stadiums \u2013 are particularly prone to spreading infections. That\u2019s why we see it as essential to raise awareness about infection prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For us, this includes using rapid tests, staying home if you have an acute infection, wearing FFP2 masks \u2013 especially if attending a match while infected \u2013 and using air purifiers in indoor spaces to protect ourselves and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consistent infection protection is necessary to prevent long-term consequences and to avoid deterioration in those who are already ill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"awareness\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Awareness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People who don\u2019t suffer from ME\/CFS often can\u2019t imagine how severely it limits those affected. Football is the number one popular sport in Germany. Therefore it provides a perfect platform to raise awareness for this serious illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only the general public, but also many doctors, nurses, medical assessors, and government employees know too little about ME\/CFS. This often leads to mistreatment and issues within the social support system. That\u2019s why we want to initiate and support broad awareness campaigns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We demand that the medical associations and statutory health insurance organizations finally offer mandatory training on these conditions, and that post-viral illnesses are included in medical education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authorities also need to be better informed so that we receive the support we need. We need clear guidelines for schools and youth welfare offices, so that young patients and their families also receive appropriate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dachkonstruktion-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dachkonstruktion-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dachkonstruktion-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dachkonstruktion-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dachkonstruktion-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dachkonstruktion-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Josi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"biomedical-research\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biomedical Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are tired of our illnesses being so poorly understood. We urgently need more biomedical research to discover the causes, mechanisms, and therapies \u2013 regardless of what triggered the illness. We call for more financial resources for such research and for the creation of professorships focused clearly on biomedical approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We only support therapies whose effectiveness has been proven by scientific studies.<br>We expressly distance ourselves from pseudoscientific healing methods and will not promote them in any way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"comprehensive-healthcare-access\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehensive Healthcare Access<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current medical care is often inadequate. We need specialized outpatient clinics and competence centers for adults, children, and adolescents, where interdisciplinary teams can work together. These centers must be well-equipped and have sufficient financial resources to provide high-quality care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Especially for severely affected individuals, we need accessible services like telemedicine and home visits, as well as in-home care and assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freizeit-576x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1921\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freizeit-576x1024.jpg 576w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freizeit-169x300.jpg 169w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freizeit-768x1365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freizeit-864x1536.jpg 864w, https:\/\/emptystands.me\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/freizeit.jpg 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Isi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 id=\"how-we-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"transparent\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transparent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We value open communication and transparent decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"noncommercial\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Non-commercial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have no commercial interests. Our goal is to help those affected and to improve their situation. Any financial resources are used for awareness work or passed on as donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"intersectional\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intersectional<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discrimination has no place with us. We foster a culture of openness, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work and recognize different life realities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"networking-and-exchange-among-affected-football-fans\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Networking and Exchange Among Affected Football Fans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We want to be a community where we can share experiences, support each other, and give each other strength. We know it helps to connect with people going through similar experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We call on those in power to acknowledge their responsibility and take the necessary steps to finally improve the situation for people with ME\/CFS, Long COVID, and Post-Vac. 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