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Greetings and Salutations! Slashbot here again with what I would like to say is good news... however we are here today to talk about a very, very serious matter.
DW (#20) would like to spread awareness about Brain Cancer. A terrible disease that can effect anyone, at any point of their life. An estimated 680,000+ people in the US alone, are living with a primary brain or central nervous system tumor diagnosis.
What is a Brain Tumor?
A brain tumor is an abnormal growth
of tissue in the brain or central spine that can disrupt proper brain function. Doctors refer to a tumor based on where the tumor cells originated, and whether they are cancerous (malignant) or not (benign).
There is over 120 different types of brain and central nervous system tumors, they can form in different areas and sizes for everyone. The location and type will also effect how this horrible disease effects the person. It can cause recurring headaches, issues with vision, seizures, short-term memory loss, and so many others, including Death.
Which, unfortunately, is what brings me to you today.
While the Slashbot Queue was in an idle state, DW(#20) lost someone very near and dear to her heart, her mother. 'Dizzy' Diane, Dizzy Di as she was also called, had been diagnosed with Brain Cancer, and tragically lost the battle. In her honor, and in the honor of all of those who have been lost and who are still fighting, we are proud to release a new item to the site today.
The Magic Marker. This item, while in design it may seem an odd way to honor those who's lives have been touched by Cancer, this item will allow you to turn bred pets into memorials. With this marker you may add 10% Edits to a Gen 2+.
As everyone knows, with great power comes great responsibility, so with this item there is some rules.
-You cannot use a Magic Marker on Gen1 pets.
-You cannot remove edits.
-You may only add edits to pets.
-Edits added must be 10% or under. Anything above 10% will be rejected.
-You may not add edits originating from any pets in the pet's parental lineage, including direct parents. (Including if the parent has a Witch Hat, you cannot redraw the same style Witch Hat)
-This item will not work on Mutants or Derps. unless they have been made breedable
We do ask that users Submit their potential designs to the Crystal Check before they are submitted to the Custom Queue, to ensure all rules have been followed appropriately. Make sure that you link your pet that you will be Overlaying, or your Check will be dismissed.
If you are still confused on this item, please visit the Knowledge Base and read the article created just for this item.
I am sure that most of you are aware of how proactive Aywas is towards fundraising, so if you guessed that this item had more to it, you were absolutely correct.
For the next 2 weeks, until July 15th the Magic Marker will stock in the USD Shop for $14, and at the end of the two weeks, Aywas will be donating half of the profits.
Where are these funds going?
The National Brain Tumor Society is a wonderful organization that has helped so many people, and so many families, who have been effected by cancer. We strongly recommend that users visit their site and learn what they are about, and more about Brain Cancer in general.
Once the two weeks are over, the Magic Marker will be moved to the GP Shop, however it will receive a substantial price raise, so please, if you can spare it give to something that can truly use the help.
We would like to thank DW (#20) and extend our hugs to everyone who has had their lives touched by cancer. Those of you who have lost loved ones, those of you who are helping your loved ones get though this, those who have defeated the disease, our prayers and our thoughts are with all of you.
Posted by Slashbot
(#3) on Fri Jul 1, 2016 7:57pm
- 🐶Dachs40🐶
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 8:29pm
its why i am a grownup now...if i were 14 i couldn't donate but as a grownup we pitch in to help all those in need and i lost my mom and i know the devastation that it leaves...So my prayers are with DW(#20) and allow yourself time to mourn your mom because it's a loss you never forget because when you want to talk to her about your day and she isn't there to sit on the end of her bed to talk to...its a hard road to walk...just remember she is still with you in spirit. And will see all your amazing things you do in life and be proud of you but will share it with you in a different way...the days you feel like talking to your mom just talk to her...she is listening. Mine also died of cancer but ovarian. I wish cancer could be obliterated from existence. Hugs to you DW...
- Ruck
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 8:30pm
I cried reading this. My heart goes out to you DW. *massive bear hug*
- ❤ Love ❤
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 8:47pm
DW, I am so sorry for your loss. <3
I lost my grandmother to brain and lung cancer in 2007. The anniversary of her death is actually July 15, and I still dearly miss her. She was truly an amazing woman, and she's shaped me into the animal-lover (especially deer!) that I am today. That's also the reason (along with the anniversary of the death of the dog I grew up with, Frisco - which is today) that July has been an exceptionally tough month for me since
Thank you, Aywas and DW, for this fundraiser. I hope that there will come a day when cancer doesn't mean that people like DW's mother and my grandmother must say their final goodbyes.
- Massago
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 8:49pm
I'm so sorry, DW.
- Hiatus
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 8:51pm
I am so sorry for your Loss DW(#20). My father died of cancer a much different kind and while I did recover from his loss, it changed me, I still can't listen to his favorite songs or a John Wayne movie without water works. I too wish cancer could be obliterated. I will light a candle for you and keep you in my thoughts.
- Sunny
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 9:06pm
Thank you, Yuu♥Muse♥DW (#20) for such a beautiful gesture.
I, too, have lost someone very near my heart to brain cancer.
You have my hugs, DW.
- Kacey Cat
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 9:17pm
DW, I am so very sorry. Cancer is pretty prevalent in my family, just to name a few: my brother has cutaneous t-cell lymphoma, my aunt had cervical cancer, and my Nana had breast cancer twice, cancer peppered throughout her lungs, and then the breast cancer metastasized to her brain. She'd gone through all of the different treatment protocols, and finally her quality of life got so awful with all of the side effects from treatments she decided to stop treatment and just live as long as she could. Having gone through chemotherapy/steroid treatment just for a few months for an autoimmune disorder, I can understand where she was coming from. We lost her August 30th last year.
- Faebull
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 9:24pm
DW i am very sorry, I myself have a brain tumor, so this news post reaches close to home. I'm going to have to see what i have left for spending funds to donate to this- (even though i myself will probably not use the marker! I cannot afford to hire people to add edits to my babies :) )
- Alone~
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 9:29pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family DW
I read the comments and could not stop the tears, you all have my thoughts and prayers.
Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 8:22pm
❦dachshundsr4me (#73610) That is very sweet of you <3 I am sure that the users will appreciate that!