D. Pederneiras (right) next to J. Aldo (left). Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @dede_pederneiras
Another case of Covid-19 in the MMA universe. One of the most important names in Brazilian sport in recent years, Dedé Pederneiras confirmed that he contracted coronavirus and is already taking the necessary precautions to recover as quickly as possible. Leader of the 'Nova União' academy, the José Aldo spoke to 'Combate' about the illness.
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“Fifteen days ago I felt chills for two nights in a row, but nothing major. My youngest son woke up with one eye swollen, and the other had diarrhea. I started to think that my family, even though they were at home, could have contracted the disease because I was on the street running errands at the gym, doing the shopping and distributing food. I decided to take the test: the IGM (Immunoglobulin M) was positive, and the IGG (Immunoglobulin G) was negative, that is, I have the virus, but I don't have immunity yet. On the same day, I went into quarantine in my room, separating myself from my family at home,” said the coach.
In addition to preparing its athletes for martial arts combat in 'Nova União', Pederneiras also runs a social project, which helps less needy people in Rio de Janeiro. Even with the confirmation of the disease, Dedé stated that the institute continues working, even with him at home, in quarantine.
Thinking about keeping the project running so that those benefiting from the actions are not harmed, Aldo's mentor released a statement explaining the current situation of the institute.
“I took the Covid-19 test and it was positive. I'm well, completing my isolation at home, and my biggest concern at this moment is to continue our fundraising campaign, because the hunger of the least favored cannot fail to be satisfied, due to a momentary medical leave in the middle of this War we are fighting. to feed the less fortunate”, wrote the coach.
Dedé, who is one of the most responsible for the success of José Aldo in MMA, today, he is 53 years old.
Read Pederneiras' statement in full
I took the Covid-19 test and it was positive. I'm well, completing my isolation at home, and my biggest concern at this moment is to continue our fundraising campaign, because the hunger of the least favored cannot fail to be satisfied, due to a momentary medical leave in the middle of this War we are fighting. to feed the least favored.
Regardless of whether I am unable to go out, our army of athletes and collaborators will continue distributing food baskets at scheduled times – and as soon as I am free, I will be back in front of everything, buying and distributing food to, together , we win this war.
Every week I have been going to the bank to get my statement to report on the campaign. Unfortunately, this week I will have to post the cell phone statement (which I don't like doing because it doesn't show the name of the André Pederneiras Institute and the amount together), but as soon as I am cleared to leave I will post the statement again as I have been doing.
My life's motto has always been FIGHTING TO WIN, and it won't be any different now! Thank you very much to everyone who is donating and helping these people in need in some way.
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