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My mom passed away May 25, 2022 from metastatic pancreatic cancer. The only thing she was able to donate was her eyes. I got this in the mail today. It makes me happy that she is still helping people even after she is gone. That's just who she was.
#fuckcancer
I love you, mom. I miss you so much.
cyberspork
Sorry for your loss @OP, but this is a good time to remind people to sign up to be donors too. I am glad your mom did.
scoutMoonDiver
I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother. It is such an awesome gift that she has given to someone in need.
Plantnerdo
What an amazing gift to give...sight! I'm so sorry for your loss OP. ?
Purresteddevelopment
I work for an org like this. You can reach out and ask to send a letter to the recipient if you want to. Thanks for sharing!n
cardinal29
I wish I could thank your mom directly. My dad had a partial cornea transplant, said they're so scarce you don't get a "whole" one!
usnerd55
I lost my wife to cancer a year earlier. Cancer Sucks!
B5Geek
I am the recipient of 2 cornea transplants. Please sign your organ donor cards.
beAbetterperson7
Agreed, fuck cancer. Sounds like she was a great person. Glad she could help someone even after death. Sorry for your loss, stay strong.
Notenoughfish
My grandma has eyes that are from a cadaver. Even though she's 90 and losing her sight I'm grateful she was given an extra 30+ years ofsight
Rawrgunnaeatyou
I'm sooooo grateful for people like her! My mom got a double transplant and is for the first time in her life:healthy.Type 1diabetes since 9
wizardOTC
Ooo wow congratulations to mom. T1D is a nasty bitch. I’ve had it for 30 years in 4 days. I was almost 4 yrs old when I was diagnosed :(
Rawrgunnaeatyou
I'm sorry to hear that! Please take care as best you can! Mom was full blown dialysis by 45(not taking care of herself and stubborn)
PoppieCat
My mom was an organ done but sadly when she passed no part of her was able to be donated. She had stage for metastatic breast cancer -
PoppieCat
It had spread to her liver, lungs, pancreas and her lymph nodes. Because she couldn’t. I did and if anything happens to me, more will be.
AceOfNines
My dad donated his corneas via a charity the Lions Club runs
GCRust
Cancer sucks, but good on you and your mom for the organ donation. That's my thoughts too - when I die, strip me for usable parts.
iwantkittydaycare
Exactly. What do I need them for?
SweatyTunaTurbo
Penile transplants are a thing...I think we'd get more dudes to sign up to be a donor if wives said "I want your dong to live forever"
ZoidbergIsGreat
Eye donation can help several people. We use various parts for different procedures such as corneal transplants and glaucoma valve insertion
ZoidbergIsGreat
Deep respect for folks who donate. Recipients are so grateful for their generosity.
IrateOldMan
Raging against cancer for two days now. Lost my Uncle. I'm here for you.
SanshinDojo
JavaCofe
As a cornea transplant recipient, the quality of life difference is astounding. Thank you ?
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
Fuck Cancer! I’m so sorry for your horrible loss! It’s been ten months since I lost my mom, <1 Month since cancer surgery took my brother.
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
-If you ever want to talk feel free to hit me up. Again, fuck cancer. My deepest sympathies. ?
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Bonemamma
My husband had a cornea transplant, Thank to people like your mum he can see for a little longer. Thank you
vonkeswick
My mom passed early from a super rare condition, but her eyes, among so many other organs, saved so many people
JavaCofe
Ditto. Had mine at 17 and never think about it now but it was life changing. 100% quality of life improvement.
Reheatedtoast
Fuck cancer!!! So sorry for your loss ?
Dellaaa
My little sister had a ton of health issues. She was only able to donate her eyes too. My mom recieved one of those letters. Blessings
JohnBrooks2001
Made me cry and run into the other room and give my 80 year old mom a huge hug and kiss.
iwantkittydaycare
Give her another one from me. I wish I could do the same with my mom.
aaroneugenefleming
My dad died April 25th from the same thing
Noblejames
My mom died April 25, 2022. We also allowed her eyes to be donated, it was a more difficult decision than I thought it would be. Sorry OP.
Noblejames
It's the most difficult time I've ever had, after the passing. Wishing you love and light, because its a gut punch everyday.
brotherbuzz
Those are very lovely eyes, and even more lovely to know she gave them to someone else. My condolences and my gratitude to your generosity.
dwolvin
If anyone runs their computer all the time, look up "Folding@Home', it's a medical (cancer&others) research program that's done good...
Yenaldooshi
That was one of the main uses of my PS3 in the end. Was cool being able to help in some way and the soundtrack was a nice bonus.
dwolvin
And your Mom sounds like a good person. {hug}
amagiciannamedgob
My friend has done this for at least a decade. No, probably 15 years at this point.
dwolvin
About the same here.
amagiciannamedgob
Nice! Good on ya.
iCurse
Not to say that this isn't a good use of spare machines, but people shouldn't underestimate the possible increase in power bill from f@h
ladylambi
I didn't have a noticeable increase tbh you can kind of set how much power to use. I did a few weeks for COVID-19 research
TorvicEsSanta
Indeed, but one could probably actually estimate it with a fair degree of accuracy. If the power consumption is similar to crypto mining,
TorvicEsSanta
check the NiceHash estimator, fill it in with and without power costs, subtract the difference.
TorvicEsSanta
I would expect that if there's any power difference, it's probably lower for f@h, as mining tends to use every bit of juice it can get.
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
You do this? The software is safe? I want to help.
ladylambi
Yeah you can set which projects to help. I helped with COVID-19 computing to help map it. Helped with some cancer research too
dwolvin
Yep, I do! The electricity is calculated by your computer, but it's generally less that $20 a year. I stop during heatwave...
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
I really can’t imagine it adding much to the bill. With as hot as it is I’m sure I won’t notice what my computer uses when the AC runs 24/7!
TheS4ndm4n
It's been around for a few decades. It's like mining crypto, but instead of useless coins you help develop medicine.
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
I don’t understand crypto mining but I understand this & I think it’s really awesome that there is a way to help with cancer & AIDS research
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
-The original plan was to go into research after getting a degree in neuroscience. Everything got in the way and that didn’t happen.
OneOfTheEnemiesWithin
-At least there is SOMETHING I can do until they get my body to study & research. //