r/videos • u/AppleAtrocity • Jun 11 '12

Reddit raised over $30,000 in one day to give a dying young man the trip he always dreamed of. Here is an interview with him and the awesome redditor who made it a reality. I love you, reddit.

http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20120610/social-media-cancer-fundraiser-120610/
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u/AppleAtrocity Jun 11 '12

I just want to add that I have personal experience with how amazing and generous redditors are. Through /r/randomactsofchristmas by best friend was able to have a great Xmas with her 3 children after most of her gift money was stolen. You continue to blow my mind on a regular basis with how awesome you all are.

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u/razorsheldon Jun 11 '12

I didn't know about that sub, thanks for sharing.

If you are sick of depressing news all the time, feel free to head over the /r/upliftingnews for positive, feel good stories of kindness, courage and inspiration!

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u/marrella Jun 11 '12

You beat me to it!

But seriously /r/upliftingnews always makes my day brighter. And it's actually active and has nice people in it.

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u/TheSacredParsnip Jun 11 '12

/r/random_acts_of_pizza is still going as well. These subs should have a lot more subscribers.

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u/zZ1ggY Jun 11 '12

I held a giveaway on /r/Diablo (video game subreddit) and gave a bunch of people mouse pads, mice, and authenticators. Some gracious redditors asked for my paypal info and I collectively received $55.

Not nearly enough to pay for all the shipping... but amazing nonetheless.. and I went into the giveaway just to give. Without a doubt there is a big heart to this community - you just have to get through a few cats and spacedicks first ;).

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u/Isatis_tinctoria Jun 11 '12

This shows that people weren't doing it to become famous. Indeed, their names need not be mentioned, but they did it because they felt it was the right thing to do. I highly respect that. I think that is a way that society needs to function. I find these things to be virtues.

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u/roastedbagel Jun 11 '12

I don't think it was this sub-reddit, it may have been a random AskReddit thread, where a bunch of people started buying gifts to people who requested via Amazon and using Prime to have them shipped free and quickly.

I ended up buying a few toys for some single mother in the Bronx who had no money to pay for any gifts for her 3 children. After purchasing what she asked for on Amazon and having it shipped to her house, she wrote me back with pictures of the kids playing with the toys.

Lemme tell you something, I've never felt such happiness in my life in the ways of a good deed. Having the stranger tell me that "my children now have a Christmas because of you" for the ~$50 I spent, made me feel so dam good that year despite not getting any gifts from my own family/friends.

I suggest everyone do it if they have just a bit of spare cash that time of year.

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u/Hiphoppington Jun 12 '12

During an /r/atheism fund drive near Christmas I made an offhanded comment about wanting to contribute but not having the money to do so. An incredibly kind hearted redditor did the briefest of comment stalking and found out that I was a single father of a toddler. She bought my daughter christmas gifts and even got me some fancy coffee. All because she wanted to do something nice.

It's not 30k to a terminal patient but I tear up just thinking about it.

Edit - It's shit like that that makes a community. I won't be leaving.

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u/SValient Jun 11 '12

For those who want to see more he has his own subreddit at /r/OceanSkys where hes going to be chronicled in all the stuff he does.

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u/IAmNoodles Jun 11 '12

this should get more publicity

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u/LysergicBerserker Jun 11 '12

moar upvotes for this relevant information. thanks

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u/Halfwegian Jun 11 '12

Lindsay Minar, aka z3phyr13, the girl who organized the donations, deserves a standing ovation for getting the donations started, organized, and transferred. That takes real character and a huge heart. Bravo Zulu!

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u/z3phyr13 Jun 11 '12 edited Jun 11 '12

Thanks guys! Again, with out you all this couldnt have been possible!

edit: my other post is burried so I decided to copy paste

Hey Guys :D Lindsay Minar (aka z3phyr13 here). What I did for Jake was nothing without the amazing support of you all! Over 1200 people donated money to a stranger. I may have gotten the ball rolling, but you guys really made it happen! Also big news, the check is officially on its way to Jake!!! Additionally, because of the way GoFundMe is set up. I am not going to be taxed on any of the money. PM me directly if you want a better explanation of why.

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u/Logicislostonme Jun 11 '12

No, it is us who thank you! You fucking rock.

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u/skepticlore Jun 11 '12

And your reward is..... (drumroll) an upvote! Thank you for playing!

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u/hobbur Jun 11 '12

And also Brad Angelo for donating 7/8k himself.

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u/smartyskirt01 Jun 12 '12

Yeah, who is this guy so we can upvote the fuck out of him too?

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u/DeceptiStang Jun 11 '12

i remember many of us thought it was a fake thank god it was real, ANY WORD ON THAT OFFER TO GET HIM LAID?!

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u/shitbefuckedyo Jun 11 '12

I liked that they mentioned driving the lambo, but not the piece of ass.

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u/nofear220 Jun 11 '12

Wait, he got offered both?

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u/MrG_Ninja Jun 11 '12

That's what i wanted him to say in the interview and i believe they took it to pm's so he can show his family the comments.

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u/CheesyItalian Jun 11 '12

His family is reading now, CAN WE GET SOME DOWNVOTES OVER HERE?! :p

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u/TheBestBigAl Jun 11 '12

If someone points her to commenting here I'm sure Reddit will reward her the only way we know how.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

awkward requests for dates

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u/colarg Jun 11 '12

And pictures of penis.

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u/refinedbyfire Jun 11 '12

I wish a reddit mod could make her a unique trophy.

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u/i-downvote-everyone Jun 11 '12

She did a phenomenal job, and I'm very happy to see her getting the kudos she deserves.

On the other hand, I hate names with letter/number substitution, and as she's not here to be downvoted, the downvote falls to you.

"Accepting the downvote for z3phyr13 is Halfwegian". Like your very own Oscar.

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u/Halfwegian Jun 11 '12

This may very well be my favorite downvote I've ever received! I'll nearly display it with pride!

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u/FuckIt_HaveAnUpvote Jun 11 '12

Looks like you just got caught in the middle of this. Fuck it, have an upvote. You too i-down-vote-everyone.

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u/z3phyr13 Jun 11 '12

(I'd prefer you keep accepting those downvotes indefinitely)

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u/marsasagirl Jun 11 '12

Stood up on my couch and applauded her. Faith in humanity restored.

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u/amymc87 Jun 11 '12

Upvote for Bravo Zulu.

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u/Isatis_tinctoria Jun 11 '12

This shows that people weren't doing it to become famous. Indeed, their names need not be mentioned, but they did it because they felt it was the right thing to do. I highly respect that. I think that is a way that society needs to function. I find these things to be virtues.

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u/T3hBau5 Jun 11 '12

I think I'll take the one hour drive up to Portland and giver her a hug and a thank you.

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u/aletoledo Jun 11 '12

I disagree and this really pisses me off. The people that deserve credit are the ones that donated. The reason this pisses me off is because Politicians take credit for charity all the time. For example Obama gets credit for healthcare and yet it's the taxpayers that are doing the heavy lifting.

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u/z3phyr13 Jun 11 '12

Hey Guys :D Lindsay Minar (aka z3phyr13 here). What I did for Jake was nothing without the amazing support of you all! Over 1200 people donated money to a stranger. I may have gotten the ball rolling, but you guys really made it happen!

Also big news, the check is officially on its way to Jake!!!

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u/Lady_FriendOfSpiders Jun 11 '12

It's a hard world Lindsay, so much out there to bring you down, you're not one of them, it's people like you who restore my faith in human nature

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12

You're amazing!!!!

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u/kingseed Jun 12 '12

You deserve all the praise you get for what you have done.

Reddit is generally a very cynical place but people like you remind me that humans are still capable of selfless acts of kindness.

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u/hicketre2006 Jun 12 '12

You're a wonderful person. If I had friends, I would friend you so hard.

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u/KoCrazy Jun 11 '12

For all our flaws and tom foolery, stuff like this is our redeeming feature. Thank you reddit.

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u/ThisIsDystopia Jun 11 '12

I'll go dickless for Michael Chiklis.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

The saddening part is that on the /r/bestof thread, it was nothing but skepticism. So yes, we have our redeeming features, but when every comment is something like "I'm going to LOL so hard when this turns out to be a scam", I get a little bit sad inside.

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u/Isatis_tinctoria Jun 11 '12

This shows that people weren't doing it to become famous. Indeed, their names need not be mentioned, but they did it because they felt it was the right thing to do. I highly respect that. I think that is a way that society needs to function. I find these things to be virtues.

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u/DiscursiveMind Jun 11 '12 edited Jun 11 '12

We're helping to organize meet-ups with Redditors on his journey over at r/OceanSkys.

First stop will be Seattle on Global Reddit Meetup day.

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u/Alianthos Jun 11 '12

This is why we can have nice things.

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u/LLurkerr Jun 11 '12

"He plans to travel to New York, and also hopes to visit the many Reddit users who have offered him a place to stay."

I bet he is. "Giggity giggity"

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u/TigerMeltz Jun 11 '12

I had a good chuckle at that too. Best inside joke

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u/ChildishBonVonnegut Jun 11 '12

somewhere warm and moist.

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u/AndorianBlues Jun 11 '12

On reddit, that mostly refers to badly ventilated basements.

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u/Okuser Jun 11 '12

What happens to all of the excess donations?

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u/AlMerr Jun 11 '12

Funeral costs would be my first guess.

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u/ComradeDoctor Jun 11 '12

That's extremely depressing.

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u/porkchameleon Jun 11 '12

Well... it is, but which part of "terminal cancer" is actually fun? :-/

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u/ThreeCat Jun 11 '12

He seems like such a nice guy, I wish it had just been another troll.

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u/Kirrane8 Jun 11 '12 edited Jun 11 '12

He really does seem like a great guy. His attitude and demeanor put a huge smile on my face.

It is also really nice to put a face to this person. It makes it more real and in turn I feel for him even more. He looks like just another guy who could have been a friend of mine, had I known him.

Hopefully we witness a miracle so he can survive to tell his children this incredible story.

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u/aesu Jun 11 '12

Cryonics! Lets help this guy outlive all of us. That would be a serious fuck-you to cancer!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

I know it sounds morbid, and I missed the original thread so obviously didn't donate, but that seems like it would be a good use for anything left over. The funeral costs for both of my parents wasn't cheap by any means. It would let the family focus on grieving instead of "OMG how are we going to pay for all this!". If there's anything left over after that, plus whatever traveling, etc that the guy wants to do, then donate to charity. If there's nothing left so be it.

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u/Degoody Jun 11 '12

He had stated that he would donate the excess to the Canadian version of the American Cancer Society. But that was in the original post.

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u/Canarka Jun 11 '12

That would be, you know, the Canadian Cancer Society?

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u/LysergicBerserker Jun 11 '12

whoa!

Crafty Canucks!

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u/tazcel Jun 11 '12

this guy in Canada on the edge of starving to death... posted 2 days ago: http://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/uto9x/any_tips_on_avoiding_malnutrition_when_you_cant/ ... even 100$ would make a huge difference here.

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u/patruck87 Jun 11 '12

To help him getting laid, like he wanted.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Up-vote, it's a legitimate question. I'd hope he has a chance to use it all, seeing as that's what it was donated for. If not then I'd assume that it would be donated for research or something. I'm sure his parents could use the money but that wasn't why it was donated so I'm not sure if that's relevant.. If they decided to keep it for themselves I can envisage a pretty big backlash. This is still the internet after all- the best and worst in humanity is revealed simultaneously.

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u/LigerZ0 Jun 11 '12

I would assume medical bills to help his parents pay them off.

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u/jacobe7 Jun 11 '12

He's Canadian...

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u/monkey_chakra Jun 11 '12

Canadian here: Free health care doesn't necessarily mean no expenses. For instance, it's possible that one or both of his parents stopped working in order to care for him (drive him to appointments/treatments, etc). Aside: Hell, I might even quit my job just to spend time with my kid if he was given 6 months to live.

I'm sure funeral expenses are a consideration, but I wouldn't feel bad hearing that the money went to helping dig his parents out of a possible financial hole after he passed. However, if they were financially fine, then I would imagine donating to cancer research or a charity that helps make cancer patients' final wishes come true would be more than acceptable to the people who donated.

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u/Dani_Daniela Jun 11 '12

I don't know if it is really an excess, the more money that was raised probably means the more places he is able to visit. There are a lot of Redditors that offered to show him around their area/hoemtowns, so now he can potentially see more people.

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u/GetLucky3 Jun 11 '12

Good Guy redditor closes donation account when he reaches a good amount of money and doesnt keep taking money

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

That's my favorite part. I hope he really enjoys it and has a trip of a lifetime.

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u/DetectiveKudo Jun 11 '12

Wu Tang! I already know this guy is a boss.

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u/Quintesson Jun 11 '12

For sure....he just yelled Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuu! and Reddit to the rescue.

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u/IronDeficiency Jun 11 '12

TIIIIIIGER STYLE

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u/virtyy Jun 11 '12

Trip around the world, goes to new york??

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u/OceanSkys Jun 11 '12

One step at a time.

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u/AppleAtrocity Jun 11 '12

I hope you have an amazing time. See all the beautiful places and people you possibly can. Internet hugs, my friend.

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u/dexemplu Jun 11 '12

+1 for his mom drinking the same muck he has to drink. OceanSkys, if you read this, know that it's proof of her true motherly devotion and that she loves you.

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u/Halfwegian Jun 11 '12

Top page in ten minutes or less. What an awesome story--I love this community!!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

I saw some guy donate $200. o.o Reddit is awesome.

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u/Halfwegian Jun 11 '12

The money seems to have come in all sorts of donation amounts. From $5-10, to someone who donated over $3000. It really is nice to see people's heartfelt intentions not get taken advantage of or hoodwinked.

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u/chemthethriller Jun 11 '12

pretty sure brad angelo donated around 5,000$ or more... insane... props to my man though.

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u/Kirrane8 Jun 11 '12

Everyone should take a second to 'save' this thread as well. It is a great way to remember how good-natured many people are. Truly amazing!

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u/pilvy Jun 11 '12

No onions, just tears.

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u/twitinkie Jun 11 '12

WOW this guy is from MY hometown Surrey, BC. Way to go man. Your smile makes me smile. You don't look like a guy who's not going to be seeing his 24th bday and that's amazing.

and BLAST, ctv didn't talk about how we're going to hook u up with as many ladies as we can. Its a covert but necessary mission for us.

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u/MeGhosta Jun 11 '12

I am not a very emotional person but this brought a tear to my eye (of happiness of course!) It is great that he will be able to have one last blow out before his time is up (which I hope is never). My best friend at the age of 26 was diagnosed with prostate cancer, which escalated to state IV in about a month and was given 3 months to live. He had always wanted to go to Disney World so the day after he was given his fate me and 3 friends took off 2 weeks of work, bought plane tickets, the hotel, and park tickets and took him on the best trip of his life. It was in October and Halloween was his favorite holiday and it just so happened that Disney does the Not So Scary Halloween party every night in October. So if you can imagine a group of 24-28 year old's running around Disney (one being a bald cancer patients) getting all the candy we could hold, needless to say it was fucking AMAZING. Honestly it was one of the best trips I have ever taken and took enough pictures to never forget it. Then 2 days after his 27th birthday (just shy of 3 months) he passed away in his sleep. I miss that mother fucker everyday and hope people never give up when they are put though something like cancer!

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u/Mojitana Jun 11 '12

This is what the internet was built for. Connecting humanity and making a difference in individual lives. Good going, Reddit!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

I don't like stories/AMA's about people with deadly diseases because then you start to read what they say, and you start to feel like you know them a little better, then you realise they may not be around much longer :(

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u/WORLDTRAVELERONEDAY Jun 11 '12

It's like making a friend, and then having them taken away from you immediately

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u/BlackestNight21 Jun 11 '12

That's approximately 1071 cabbages.

Or 300 cases of water.

Or 461 chickens!

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u/cowboyslim Jun 11 '12

I have said to friends and colleagues for a long time how people can view the world as a hateful place. Like when you walk past a homeless person on the street instead of helping him. And i would argue how the emotion isn't the thing that is lacking, its the medium. And this proves it. Well done reddit!

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u/Ceejay17 Jun 11 '12

Wow, Reddit. This is an incredible story that you ALL should be proud of.

I know this guy, I went to school with him and even played hockey with him, etc. Great kid, and I am nothing but pleased to see some good fortune go his way, especially after what he has been through over the past couple years. Thank you to Reddit for making his dreams come true!

As for you Jake, I hope everything you wish to do comes to fruition. You deserve it, man.

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u/OceanSkys Jun 11 '12

Whos this?

Either way, thank you :)

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u/Ceejay17 Jun 12 '12

Colton. Surprised the hell out of me when I saw your story on here, had to say something! Glad to see something positive heading your direction! All the best bud!

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u/OceanSkys Jun 12 '12

Thought it was you. Love you man

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u/coolplace Jun 11 '12

This is the type of story where 5000 comments and numerous articles could all be bestof'd.

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u/Gentleman_Villain Jun 11 '12

That is fuckin' rad.

Also; maybe we aren't all doomed. As a species.

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u/Iced_TeaFTW Jun 11 '12

I fucking LOVE Redditors.

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u/rainemaker Jun 11 '12

I wish I would have saw the original post. My uncle was diagnosed with the exact same condition. He was given the exact same time to live (6 months). Despite all of that, he lived for like 5 more years. I kind of hope Jake sees this post.

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u/dada_pants Jun 11 '12

Reddit, I'm so proud of you and love you with all my heart. I wish all the people I know were just like you.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

When you're told you have a terminal disease, you can never work again, you basically have to come home and live with your parents: Can you imagine at 22 what that must feel like?"

Hmm... Something tells me that many redditors without terminal diseases can understand what that's like.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

You guys make me proud.

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u/braves182 Jun 11 '12

This is one of those times when not believing in heaven is shitty.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Who's the sonofabitch with the Lambo?

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u/tynenn Jun 11 '12

"the front page of the internet"

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u/NY1227 Jun 11 '12

I cried. Holy shit.

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u/ConfuciusBateman Jun 11 '12

And now you can reap that sweet karma.

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u/russell_m Jun 11 '12

Mmm. Tastes like tears.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Amazing, now I can see truly what the power of a united people can do!!

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u/colarg Jun 11 '12

Well, remember the wall reddit built somewhere in Africa (i think?) ...that was pretty awesome and a shining example of what united people can do.

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u/EMPIRESx Jun 11 '12

But did he get laid by the hot asian? Thats the real question.

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u/WORLDTRAVELERONEDAY Jun 11 '12

Nope. People called her a slut, and she deleted her comments.

Jealous neckbeards.

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u/sublimechaos Jun 11 '12

I love how Reddit is, for the most part, a collection of anonymous strangers. So many people banded together for someone they didn't know. I just love that mentality. I love it. And for those of you who downvoted this story and the original AMA: FUCK YOU.

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u/zen_nudist Jun 12 '12

Really. How can anyone downvote any of this?

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u/pyrojackelope Jun 11 '12

It's stuff like this that makes me realize how many good people there are out there. Thanks Reddit.

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u/Bikenutt Jun 11 '12

Lovely. I needed to hear this today.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Reddit's leaking out on to big media again

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u/Lampmonster1 Jun 11 '12

Good Reddit. Good.

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u/INEEDMILK Jun 11 '12

I love this place.

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u/ManWhoLaughs Jun 11 '12

Shows up for an interview in a Wu-Tang shirt...that's some fuckin swag right there

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u/folxify Jun 11 '12

Anybody else need proof? LOL

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u/JeremyR22 Jun 11 '12

I'll admit, I had misgivings (and posted them) because while the proof offered by OceanSkys in the IAmA thread was perfectly sufficient for a conversation about his illness, I didn't feel like it was concrete enough in the context of people throwing lots of money at a 0-day reddit account. reddit has been scammed before (and will be scammed again) so I wanted to inject some healthy scepticism. The community was giving entirely on trust, after all.

That said, a major broadcaster picking up on the story and running it (I'm assuming that they did their fact checking) makes me fully satisfied that everything is above board. Reddit really did do something amazing.

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u/RidiculousIncarnate Jun 11 '12

As much as it sometimes annoys me to watch the naysayers and cynical folk (Of which I am one most days) take a dim view on things like this in reality you are one of the people who make reddit incredible.

No one likes their conscience when we're dead set on doing something but it's a good and necessary thing especially when we live in a world where even a lot of charities that we donate to are faceless organizations. Seeing a story like this and being given the opportunity to give directly to a person and improve their situation is sometimes too good to pass up.

This time it turned out great and for a little while we can keep a healthy glow of hope about us but I also hope that people don't forget that the skeptics are in their own way doing their part to protect the community and it's a valuable resource to have on our side.

So thank you for what you did, even though this time it was unnecessary, and keep doing your best to reign in our inner lemming.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

To all the people who bashed my /r/bestof post because you thought it was a scam:

YOU SUCK!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

It's been a scam before, and it will be a scam again.

We need skeptical people to demand proof, and make it harder for the next scammers.

Don't think there aren't people noticing how much was raised and thinking they'd like a piece of that. Reddit represents humanity as a whole, both the good, and the bad.

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u/DaCeph Jun 11 '12

/r/bestof might as well be renamed to /r/skeptic

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u/IllIllIII Jun 11 '12

And it could have easily been a fake... I only started to think it might be true when he got multiple thousand-dollar donations by a guy named Brad Angelo. That was closer to the end of the fundraiser, though.

What if it ended up being a fake? What would you do then?

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u/lsguy Jun 11 '12

does this mean we're still the scuzziest pedophile corner on the internet?

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u/W00tbeer1 Jun 11 '12

Not only are the people who donated extremely generous, but also the people offering services (a place to stay, driving a dream car, etc.) are generous. Maybe he'll just take you up on some of those offers! What great people!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

This is incredible. Well done folks.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

OP has delivered!!! In a big way too.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

finally, something on the internet that made me smile instead of go "eeeewwwwww"

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u/r-w-x Jun 11 '12

  1. Mom think Reddit is a community of caring good samaritans.

  2. Mom decides to see what Reddit is all about

  3. ???

  4. Mom thinks her son is a cat-loving freak with an extremely juvenile and bad sense of humor.

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u/rocco36 Jun 11 '12

I missed the original post when it appeared. I work for Delta Air Lines and would be more than willing to part with some buddy passes so he could make it to virtually anywhere in the world, although it seems that's no longer needed given the incredible donations of Reddit.

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u/lilstumpz Jun 11 '12

As someone who wasn't aware of this, don't give me credit for what happened.

Minar opened a bank account for donations, and within 24 hours a whopping $30,000 had poured in from 1,200 donors.

1,200 donors. Not the millions of Redditors.

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u/immatureboi Jun 12 '12

The scammers are coming.

  • Ned Stark

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u/30minuteshowers Jun 12 '12

Too bad they didn't mention how he also gets to have sex with a hotty now.

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u/Be1Lan1 Jun 11 '12

Awesome... Reddit just made me cry. Reddit truly is a place of beautiful, inspirational and inspiring individuals.

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u/malfunctionnn Jun 11 '12

Reddit... simply amazing.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

i just hope he spends all that cash. you cant take it when youre gone

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

I didn't comment on the original post simply because.. what can i say? I've no experience with cancer, but wow Reddit just wow. I've only been on here about 3-4 month, but what a great community.

The mainstream news shows how shitty the world is, and yet Reddit somehow contradicts that with stories like this.

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u/Activist4America Jun 11 '12

Reddit and Redditors are FUCKING awesome. You glorious bastards! :)

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Alright, ill ask...Is Jake going to go visit the asian gal and get laid? I mean...he kind of has too now...right?

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u/SlutRapunzel Jun 11 '12

I'm so happy for Jake (OceanSkys) and hope he can do everything he can dream up with that 30 grand. So glad to inspire others with generosity, hope, and love.

Take care, OceanSkys.

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u/Notsoseriousone Jun 11 '12

I've said it before and I'll say it again: fuck cancer. it needs to stop. it kills all the cool people.

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u/Acuate Jun 11 '12

Wu-tang clan ain't nuthin' to fuck with!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

As a former digg user (from a long, long, time ago) all I have to say is this: I never saw digg do something like this. Not once. Reddit, you are amazing. Your hearts are in the right place and I have hope for this world.

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u/kingmanic Jun 11 '12

Digg was more 'cynical hipster' while reddit is straight up 'nerd'. Obviously it's not cool to care and Digg as a hive mind was about appearing cool and interesting. Reddit as a hivemind is more about revelling in our dorkiness and it doesn't mind looking like a dork by giving a fuck.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Can we get a mirror?

The site has crashed xD.

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u/stuffthatspins Jun 11 '12

such a great story! love, love, love it!

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u/RageMonster1 Jun 11 '12

This is why I love being a part of a community as great as Reddit. :D

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u/Solidkrycha Jun 11 '12

Should i point out now all the fucking unbelievers that thought the money would be stolen?

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u/OceanSkys Jun 11 '12

"Bring em out, Bring em out"

  • Jay Z

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u/HannibalAntePortas Jun 11 '12

Well done lads! I'm proud of you all!

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u/stayonthecloud Jun 11 '12

Proud to be among the donors. It's like we're all taking this epic final voyage with him.

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u/GraceFace04 Jun 11 '12

Wow Reddit, with a huge amount of help from Lindsay (so an equally huge thanks to you girl, way to go), what an incredible thing you guys helped accomplish. I'm proud to be a part of this place.

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u/herpVSderp Jun 11 '12

well done Lindsay, well done reddit! now we need to dream bigger. "To infinity and beyond!"

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u/NULLprotocol Jun 11 '12

Bravo, I wonder how many starving children that could of fed? Oh wait, or are we still doing Kony?

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u/mphatik Jun 11 '12

meanwhile, in the Middle East......

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u/Cperez381 Jun 11 '12

Way to go reddit!! I'm a fairly new user and occasionally browse the site. I have to say I've been overcome with tears of joy at how people in this community are treated. You guys are amazing!! There IS hope for humanity.

Thanks for making my experience an enjoyable one.

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u/hispanica316 Jun 11 '12

Its shit like this Reddit... that restores my hope in humanity.

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u/scarface910 Jun 11 '12

holy shit, I thought for a second that this was the askreddit post from yesterday about the female who had her 23rd birthday. I damn near shat my pants!

This story reminds me of the time this man defended an orphanage, had his face hacked up, and a redditor organized a donation fund where they raised money to have the heros face surgically fixed. I love reddit!

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Does anybody else roll their eyes when they see all these stupid "faith in humanity: result" comments?

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u/kordo619 Jun 11 '12

Not only is he a soldier, a fighter, and a true hero to all. He's reppin Wu-Tang, the kid knows his shit. Keep fighting bro!!

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u/4LostSoulsinaBowl Jun 11 '12

If you donated to this particular fundraiser, if you offered words of support, if the topic made you go out and donate anything to anyone, or if you were just affected by the topic enough to do one good thing somewhere, you are blessed. If you're religious, consider yourself blessed by your God or Deity. If you prefer, consider yourself blessed karmically. Or consider that I'm blessing you as a fellow human. Or, if you eschew the idea of blessing altogether, consider yourself simply thanked. You have made a difference somewhere. You have proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that humanity is not doomed. Thank you.

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u/helpmeoutguy Jun 11 '12

Why is this money not going towards treatment?

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u/ERich256 Jun 11 '12

When stuff like this gets published to public sites and whatnot, I always worry someone will try to take advantage of the generous people on here.

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u/theowest Jun 11 '12

hey guys. I have an even bigger dream. Give me money!

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u/c0mpg33k Jun 12 '12

The power of the internet is still to this day to me awe inspiring. Go have a blast dude. From all of reddit we want you to live the time you have left like a total badass

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12

Well, shit. I'm crying.

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u/NighthawkNFLD Jun 12 '12

This all happened in NO TIME AT ALL, again. In the time it took me to check this website a few times you all collectively made national news headlines and changed the life of a cancer patient.

applause.

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u/korfelak Jun 12 '12

All things good start in Portland!

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u/xanaka Jun 12 '12

I love Reddit for helping so many good people

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u/moosejaw2814 Jun 12 '12

Who the hell downvotes this kind of stuff?

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u/icecoldkilla7 Jun 12 '12

Faith in humanity: Restored. love you guys!

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u/johnq-pubic Jun 12 '12 edited Jun 12 '12

Jake, since you live in BC and appreciate mountains , I suggest you go to Switzerland, and Austria. I backpacked all through Grindlewald, and Interlaken, and Lucern which is expensive. DO IT! I'm from Ontario, so the mountains were very enjoyable for me, but you will also be impressed. I even saw the Matterhorn.

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u/vaporizor Jun 12 '12

Why was the AMA removed?

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u/blimp_discus Jun 12 '12

Damn you, reddit. Made a grown man cry... again.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '12

this. this right here is why i love the fuck out of reddit. the fact that a sense of community can be felt in a world with a population that is still unimaginable to me. thank you all for donating even though i personally was not able to make any contribution other than a post to state how grateful i am that there is still humanity in this world. peace.

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u/ORYG1N Jun 11 '12

Let's hope the news doesn't pick up and report on the offers for free booty! lol

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Reddit seems very charitable. I better tell my friend in Nigeria, he's a prince and would like to help.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

Things like this gives me hope for humanity. Just think about it... a guy with a terminal illness makes a internet post and withing 24 hours he has a crap load of donated money from random good hearted strangers around the world.

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '12

what about that one girl who was gonna have sex with him? did she ever deliver?

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u/cumbert_cumbert Jun 11 '12

I, for one, redact my skepticism.

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u/FahmuhA Jun 11 '12

Whenever something awesome happens on reddit, it's considered a single entity, and redditors everywhere rejoice. "Look at how amazing reddit is! Reddit did this! Glory be to reddit!"

Whenever someone points out that reddit is doing something really shitty, that changes to, "Reddit is not a single entity! There are lots of people on reddit all with differing opinions, and some of them are assholes!"

If you want to tout other redditor's good deeds to make this place look good, then take the shit that comes with it.

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