February 13, Beijing Times, Shanghai Donghua women's soccer team captain Xiong Xin was unfortunately diagnosed with choroidal malignant melanoma in the left eye, in the face of exorbitant medical expenses, she resolutely chose to network fundraising. Amazingly, 500,000 yuan was raised in just a few hours. Last night, Xiong Xin also released a long article on her personal social platform, expressing her gratitude to everyone.
Xiong Xin wrote in the article, "Hello everyone, I am the malignant melanoma patient who brushed the screen in the circle of friends and Xiong Xin of Donghua women's soccer team." She recalled that it had been more than a month since she found out she was sick, and at first only the teachers, teammates and coaches around her knew about it, and they were the first to give her support and encouragement. These warm words gave her great courage and confidence.
However, the diagnosis process did not go smoothly, Xiong Xin went through repeated examinations in several hospitals, and it was not until February 10 that the unfortunate news was confirmed through biopsy surgery. During the general anesthesia surgery, she felt despair for a while, but then realized that she could not give up because she had too many people who loved her and needed her to be strong.
After being discharged from the hospital, Xiong Xin went to the Proton Heavy Ion Radiotherapy Hospital without stopping to confirm the next treatment arrangement and cost. However, the high cost of treatment forced her to seek help through the platform. What she didn't expect was that 500,000 RMB was raised in just three hours, which moved her to tears.
In the article, Xiong Xin expressed her heartfelt thanks to her family, friends, coaches, mentors, siblings, brothers and sisters, and classmates who have helped her. She said she will go to the Proton Heavy Ion Radiotherapy Hospital the day after tomorrow for checkups and preparations, and expects to start radiotherapy in two weeks, with a total of five sessions, to be completed in 10 days.
She firmly believes that with everyone's love and support, she will be able to overcome her illness. She will also keep everyone informed of her condition and the progress of her treatment through the media and her social media accounts, so please rest assured. She promises that she will return to the green field and reunite with everyone.
Finally, Xiong Xin encourages those who struggle with the same illness as she does to believe in themselves, their doctors, the country's medical treatment, and the goodness of the world, and that they will be able to overcome their illnesses. She expressed her gratitude for all those who cared for her, and for soccer.
