Book of condolences / Kondolenzbuch

Marcus Maurer

*1966 †2024

In memory of Marcus Maurer, we are opening this digital book of condolences to give everyone the opportunity to express their grief, memories and sympathy. Together let us collect the beautiful moments, small and big stories with Marcus and the meaning Marcus had for us in this place. We have lost a brilliant person, an excellent teacher, an outstanding scientist and a warm-hearted friend. Our thoughts are with his family and all those who were friends and close to him.

We receive numerous inquiries every day regarding donation opportunities. After careful consideration, we have decided to allocate donations to the “Marcus Maurer Fellowship Program” to establish scholarships and travel grants for young physicians and researchers.

If you would like to contribute, you can do so as follows:

GA²LEN e.V.
Bank: Commerzbank
IBAN: DE16 1608 0000 4848 9269 00
BIC: DRESDEFF160
Reference: 10057 Donation MM Fellowship Program

Thank you in advance for your support.

In Gedanken an Marcus Maurer eröffnen wir dieses digitale Kondolenzbuch, um allen die Möglichkeit zu geben, ihre Trauer, ihre Erinnerungen und ihr Mitgefühl auszudrücken. Lasst uns gemeinsam die schönen Momente, kleinen und großen Geschichten mit Marcus und die Bedeutung, die Marcus für uns hatte, an diesem Ort sammeln. Wir haben einen brillanten Menschen, einen hervorragenden Lehrer, einen herausragenden Wissenschaftler und einen warmherzigen Freund verloren. Unsere Gedanken sind bei seiner Familie sowie allen, die ihm freundschaftlich verbunden waren und ihm nahestanden.

Wir erhalten täglich zahlreiche Anfragen bezüglich Spenden-möglichkeiten. Nach reiflicher Überlegung haben wir beschlossen, Spenden für ein “Marcus Maurer Fellowship Program” zu verwenden, um Stipendien und Reisestipendien für junge Ärzte und Wissenschaftler zu fördern.

Wer gerne spenden möchte, kann dies folgendermaßen tun:

GA²LEN e.V.
Name der Bank: Commerzbank
IBAN: DE16 1608 0000 4848 9269 00
BIC: DRESDEFF160
Verwendungszweck: 10057 Spende MM Fellowship Program

Vielen Dank im Voraus.

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Kristen Fuller from Chapin, SC, USA wrote on September 17, 2024

I'm a writer, and I'm really struggling with where to even begin. I am so very sorry for Dr. Maurer's family and colleagues. When I heard the news that he was missing, it hit very hard. This grief I'm feeling with his death is heavy and I know will be with Jake and I for a while to come. When my son Jake was 14 years old, we were introduced to Dr. Maurer by Dr. Allen Kaplan, our advocate doctor and wise guide through his struggle with Urticaria. At the point we met Dr. Maurer, Jake had lost his quality of life for four years, and we had four more years to go. We came to Berlin twice to have Dr. Maurer do what others could not; prescribe a regimin of treatment that would put his Urticaria into remission. The first time we met him, he said to Jake, "I have a son, and I will treat you like I would treat my son." Being so far from home alone, it was what we needed to hear. We were scared and had lost a lot of hope for a better life for him. Dr. Maurer also read through transcripts I have worked on to be a support book for other patients, and he even met with a publisher to support my work. Every time I or Jake contacted him, he was back with support, encouragement and answers. I have never known a man like him. His selflessness and support for his patients, us, was truly unique not only in his industry, but in any industry. He last contacted Jake the night before he went missing, to tell him that he was on vacation, but that he would set up a call with him if he needed that. To his family, please know that your husband, father, brother, son, uncle and all he was to you- he truly was special. His work and service will live on in so many. Jake, my son, has a wonderful life today due to his dedication to us. I am so very sorry. I will never forget him, and I will do whatever I can to forward the same care to others that he showed to us. My ongoing prayers for you all.

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