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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
- Nazz
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 5:56am
I'm so sorry for your loss, DW... Remember that we're all with you, the Aywas community always pulls together for this kind of thing, we'll raise a lot of money for the NBTS! <3
Also, I lost my grandmother on April 13th this year. She had lung cancer and it had spread to her brain, ending up with 2 brain tumours. so this is hits me hard.
Reading the news post and writing this is making me cry ;-;
My thoughts are with everyone who has to go through something so awful as cancer <3
- 🐲 Darkness
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 6:29am
If I wasn't leaving for vacation tomorrow and wasn't using my own money I would gladly donate, if I still have some money when I get back wenesday and if this is still avalible, I would gladly donate. I do have a few gen 2+ that I would like to spend this item on.
- Lunch & Obi
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 7:13am
Thoughts are with you DW and so sorry for your loss. <3 - Lunch
- Kitsune
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 7:31am
My father in law passed away last month due to brain cancer. Yesterday, me and my boyfriend finally felt it was the time to talk about the loss. That was a lot of crying and regrets...
It's very painful, when they are gone, for those who stayed. I wish I could find a way to make those wounds to heal faster.
Thanks for the item, DW. And and my thoughts for you~
- LadyStoneHeartHiatus
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 8:50am
I'm sorry for you loss DW! I know how devastating brain cancer can be. *Hugs you*
- Arinaya Rutherford
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 9:01am
Yuu♥Muse♥DW (#20)
Loss is always painful, but time doesn't heal all wounds. You just grow accustomed to it over the years, it never goes away. The loss of a parent (my mother for me as well) always hits hardest I think...You have my deepest condolences, and I pray that you and your family will cling to the love shared by your mother in the months ahead.
- Limey ♥ Mr. Theron
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 9:13am
Aw, that's so very sad! My uncle lost his best friend since childhood to brain cancer a couple of years ago, right around the winter holidays.
- Tailien
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 9:28am
That's so horrible...I hope DW will be okay. :( My thoughts go to her... *hugs*
- Sunny
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Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 10:12am
*curls up and snuggles with DW*
Posted on: Sat Jul 2, 2016 1:40am
DW: thank you for doing this. I'm so sorry you lost your mother, I know no words can ever make it better.
I am glad that you mentioned how different the struggle can e for different people
My very worst experience with death came at the hands of Brain Cancer. I was living with a family I loved very much while my mom was in long term rehab for her spinal cord injury. They had two grown boys and a daughter who was younger than me. They were also in the process of adopting FIVE siblings. They treated me like a daughter, and I'll be forever grateful to them Most of my "good" childhood memories were spent with them.
The day before the adoption was supposed to go through we got an answer about her headaches... she was diagnosed with very advanced brain cancer. I was only 10, so I dont know much about it, but I do know what I saw. The main difference for Sue was that in a matter of weeks she had a HUGE behavior shift. (understatement). So much so that it meant I had to move out, and was homeless for the first time in my life. I was glad if anything, to know that it wasn't HER, it was the disease. Sue died on October 18th one year later, less than 1 year after diagnosis. I wish I could say that my relationship with her daughter and her husband (along with the older two boys) had survived, I never saw them again after the funeral... but I think none of us wanted to think about how things "used to be" vs how they ended up.
My thoughts and prayers to everyone else who has to go through this awful disease, or watch someone they love do so.
I pray peace and healing for you DW, as well as for Jack, Katie, David, and Matt Lavery.
Rest in Peace Sue.