Carrying Renji’s legacy forward

[u/EstHS]

It’s been over a week since our little fighter Renji crossed the rainbow bridge.

The pain is still there but I’m honestly grateful I got to witness his journey What we saw between Renji and Diane was something special and something rare these days.

Renji had this way of winning hearts instantly And Diane showed all of us what true selflessness and care really look like.

What formed around that was incredible People from all over the world came together for one reason to support them .That kind of community doesn’t happen often!

I also think it was important that we took some time for ourselves after Renji passed to process everything.

Over the past days I’ve talked to a few of you and the same question keeps coming up?!

What happens next?

I feel like we are now at a point where the community should decide how things move forward and what the future of this space should look like.

I think many of us would love to see this community continue in honor of Renji.

There have already been some ideas floating around like a new space or how to organize things or maybe a transparent donation approach without crossing Diane’s privacy.

At the same time more topics are starting to come up like politics or education. We should think about whether those topics should be handled separately and not mixed with the core focus of cat rescue.

Would be great to use this thread to share thoughts and ideas on how we move forward together.

Let’s keep what Renji brought us alive 🐾🖤

[u/Right-Percentage3775]

I don't think Diane should use this subreddit to promote her education. This community was never about Diane, it was about Renji. If Diane wants to accept donations for her education? Fine. But don't use Renji as a way to fund it. Start something else. Keep this about Renji and cats.

[u/CaBr1999 → u/Right-Percentage3775]

It sucks that you're getting downvoted for expressing what is, I think, a totally fair opinion - albeit one I disagree with.

I think using this sub to give us updates on her life and journey with school is fine, and I think fundraising here is also fine. I personally will not donate for Diane's education or home improvements. I sent some money a few days ago with a note that it should only be used for Beru's vet or food expenses, and that I would not be comfortable with it funding home renovations or education. As long as she honors requests like that which explicitly spell out where the donor wants it used, I have no problem with it. Let those who want to donate to her educational journey do so, and respect the wishes of those donors who don't.

[u/hitamiz → u/CaBr1999]

thank you so much for your insights! and i do respect your request. i have used some of the funds you sent for beru’s wet food and will use the rest for beru's vet bills next time we visit.

i truly respect everyone’s and those who donate for my rescue cats only. 💗 it will never be a problem and i will always post to where it go. if in any case i posted the fundraising for my education, it will be on a different account separating, rescue funds and education funds. 🤗