Cristiano Ronaldo speaks about being bone marrow donor
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The football icon shared that his decision dates back to 2011, when Carlos Martins opened up about his young son's battle with leukaemia - a moment that brought the national team together in support.
Key takeaways
- Ronaldo became a bone marrow donor after teammate's son had leukaemia.
- He says donation is simple and painless, urging others to help.
- The Portugal star would "do it again" to support those in need.
A moment that changed everything
Speaking to Spanish radio station Cadena Cope, Ronaldo explained how Martins' situation left a lasting impact on him and the rest of the Portugal squad.At the time, Carlos was with us on the national team. He told us about the problem with his son, and we all showed great unity to help him because we knew it was a very complicated situation.The Real Madrid star, who was backed by those sports betting punters, said the experience encouraged him to take action beyond the pitch.
Breaking myths around bone marrow donation
Ronaldo used his platform to raise awareness about bone marrow donation, stressing that many people misunderstand the process.[Donating bone marrow] is something a lot of people think is a difficult thing to do but it's nothing more than drawing blood and doesn't hurt.He added that the process is simple and accessible, urging more people to consider becoming donors.
'I would do it again'
The Ballon d'Or winner made it clear that he would not hesitate to donate again if needed.I did it many years ago and if I had to do it again I would because this is a very serious disease for many children and we need to help them.
There's no age limit to this problem, so I think it's a good time to tell people they can do it.
Using his platform for good
Ronaldo's comments highlight his ongoing efforts off the pitch, using his global influence to promote important causes.He concluded with a simple but powerful message: helping others can make a real difference.
It doesn't cost anything, it's a simple process and then you feel happy because you know you are helping another person.
