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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
- Archenitesky
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 10:59pm
I am so sorry DW. Hugs.
However RL economy may prevent me purchasing until they're in the GP shop though.
- Yuu♥Muse♥DW
(#20)
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 11:00pm
Espurr (#73710), KatieHeppelle (#54322), Rohvannyc (#21192), Sandy (#50007), ChaosAzeroth (#43055), Ruck (#188), Massago (#39940), Alone~ (#30050) - Thank you all for your kind words. My mother passed two years ago on the 6th of July. Reading everyones comments so far has bought tears to my eyes knowing that many of us have had to deal with this beast. I also hope that in the future this beast can be fought harder.
❦dachshundsr4me (#73610), my late mother loved animals too, and yes she even bred dogs which includes my little Adelaide (yes the Adelaide who is also a HA item). So I thank you for buying some markers and sending them to other people. -hugs- I understand and yes, that is why I have a breeding of a Violinn in the works. My mum/mom told my family if we every needed to talk to her, to look towards the Moon.
Eden (#72947), -hugs- the loss of anyone is hard for those of us left. I am sorry to hear about your losses too.
LaTiDa (#565), -cuddles- Sorry to hear about your loss to LaTiDa. I know the feeling. I can't think about a couple of Garth Brooks songs without wanting to cry as well. My mum/mom loved her country music.
Sunny (#41814), -cuddles- Oh Sunny, I'm very sorry to hear that too.
Kacey Cat (#47534), Oh My Gosh! What a list, Kacey Cat. I also sorry to hear of the loss of your Nana.
Faebull (#6217), Dear Faebull, I am really sorry to hear you also have a brain tumor. I do hope it is benign, cause if it is not, my thought and prayers are with you and your family. As I saw how hard it was for my dad and my mum/mom's twin sister.
DW
- KatieHeppelle
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 11:09pm
My grandmother died of lung cancer a few days before Christmas, and my great uncle on my fathers side died of bone cancer he died on the 4th of July as was a WW2 vet with my grandfather and his brother, around this time of year I like to read the letters they would send to one another and my grandmother :) and my fiances family his step daughter has a brain tumor for many many years, due to where is was, removing it could kill her. She just had her removed a few months ago but not doing to well sadly :/ my fiance wants to talk to her but that is a mess for another time. I wrote a paragraph ._.
- vivaciousOptimist
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Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 11:55pm
I wish I had the USD to purchase this-- not so much for the item itself but the donations. My grandfather whom was the only grand parent I ever really had a relationship with passed away in 2007 to malignant melanoma after a five year battle. I was extremely close to him. Toward the end before he was paralyzed from the waist down (which was luckily only during the last two months) the cancer had spread to most places in his body including his brain, and he had to have the tumors there removed via laser operation. It was terrible; watching him get sicker and sicker was perhaps one of the worst things I can remember despite being so young when it happened. Cancers are a huge problem in my family and my chances (for melanoma especially) are much higher than most, so sunblock sunblock sunblock for me! I am so, so sorry to hear about your mother, DW. Not a day goes by that I don't think of my grandpa and often times I still cry, just recently (the 21st of june) marked the 9th anniversary of his death and it is still just as hard to think about as the day it actually happened. I wish you luck, and once again, I am deeply sorry for your loss.
- Sunny
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 12:02am
I, too, wish I could make the donations. I am very thankful to those that are able and willing. Thank you!
For those who have lost a loved one (be it a pet, human, etc) - remember that they are forever remembered in your heart and with your memories. I won't say to not be sad, but I'll say to look upon the happinesses that you have had with each other and know that your loss means that the pet or person is at peace and no longer suffering.
That is how I have dealt with the multiple losses in my family (many humans and some pets).
- ♑ Kat & AK ♈
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 12:16am
My heart is with everyone who lost a loved one to cancer of any kind... -hugs DW especially- -hugs my memorial pets- I have them so I can honor all my loved ones who lost their battles against illness, mainly cancer.. :\
- *JACKAL*
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 12:27am
Sorry for your loss DW.
- Fuzzball
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 12:44am
Yuu♥Muse♥DW (#20)
I am truly sorry to hear about the loss of your mum Dw, cancer isnt an easy thing to cope with, I was diagnosed with Medullary cancer only 3 days ago, with a less than ideal prognosis.
I interacted with your mum on more than one occasion here on the site and she made me send you some things you wanted like eye cloners anonymously.
I know she loved you very much and that you were her pride and Joy.
My deepest sympathies DW, and big hugs.
- Yuu♥Muse♥DW
(#20)
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 1:08am
Misty Morn (#17546), *JACKAL* (#34396), thank you for your kind words.
LisaRae (#70057), I know the feeling. I'm hoping to get one myself before it hits the GP shop.
KatieHeppelle (#54322), Some cases the surgery isn't always an opition, which is harder on the person and their loved ones. I do pray that everything works out.
vivaciousOptimist (#54274), Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. No idea if you get that. It is very hard watching a loved one having to deal with every thing. It will be two years on the 6th of July.
Sunny (#41814), -cuddles Sunny-
Kat ill [SemiHiatus] (#80), that Lepu you have is stunning and I'm also sorry for your loss too.
Fuzzball (#34146), OH MY GOSH!!! Fuzzy! Nooooo. -snuggles- I am so sorry to hear that news. T_T.
Yes, my mum/mom was here, for a short while. She bugged me about learning the site. All my High school friends said she was a cool mum/mom.
DW
Posted on: Fri Jul 1, 2016 10:42pm
DW,my deepest sympathy on the loss of your mom.