I might have to sell off my collection.

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  1. Optimus Dime

    Optimus Dime Transform and Roll Out!

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    So my wife went to the ER and they found a 20CM mass on her Uterus. They don't know if it is cancer or not we are STILL waiting on the test results.

    But either way, she is going to have to have a full Hysterectomy done. She will be out of work 2 months, and even with the insurance we won't have money to pay our bills.

    I had thought about making a GoFundMe. But those things never help real people. You know ... if we were a 16 year old who wanted a new car - but doesn't want to earn it ... people would donate 20k in a couple of hours.

    But I will be going through and listing everything. Mostly what I have is MP figures, and 3P. It's going to kill me to have to get rid of things... but I don't have much of a choice. If anyone is looking for anything let me know. Will let you know if I have it or not.

    Best Regards,
     
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  2. Effigy

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    It doesn't hurt to at least try the gofundme.

    I'm always on the lookout for G1 though, but I hope you can find another way and I really hope your wife is ok.
     
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  3. Optimus Dime

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    I have a few G1, not much. I will have to dig them out of storage and will let you know what I have. I have tried it, made one. No one has shared it or donated. Posted it on Facebook and X with no luck. Only gotta cover about 5k for the two months of bills, but no luck.

    Thank you for the well wishes. Much needed right now.

    Best Regards,
     
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    I'm so sorry you guys are going through this. I'd try the GoFundMe like he said. Try it first.

    I know a number of us would donate. Just share the link.
     
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    Hoping the mass is benign! My wife had masses on her uterus too. They were fibroids but quite large, so she had almost the entire works removed (they left her ovaries). The upside of this is... if they do it laparoscopically, your wife can probably return to work sooner than 2 months. Though it would also depend on her line of work.
     
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  7. Optimus Dime

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    She's a CNA/RA. Does a lot of heavy lifting due to that, so was told it would be 6-8 weeks out of work. We are praying it is benign. As for the surgery, it is called 'up and down' and was told it is the more invasive one.

    Best Regards,
     
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    If it helps, you can put your GoFundMe in your signature. That way, all your posts have it.

    Also, one of the best ways to get attention is to consistently bump your thread. Just pick a time everyday and write out a quick message to make sure it stays in the first few pages.
     
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  10. Optimus Dime

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    I had a few ask if I could put my Paypal up as they felt better doing that, so that is [email protected]. I will add it all to my signature also. Thanks everyone. Your kindness means the world to us right now.

    Best Regards,
     
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    Thank you guys all for the kindness.

    We got word back, it is cancer. So the surgery isn't going to be an easy one. :( 

    Best Regards,
     
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    I am so sorry. :( 
     
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    Bumping this to help support this man and his wife, hoping for the best for both of you.
     
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    Sadly this statement of true. Seen so many of those.

    However, good that you still went through with creating one. Will share and repost.
     
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    I sent you a private message.
    I would like to help take some of the burden off your shoulders.
     
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    Thank you everyone. I fully understand if people can't donate. Please don't feel you have to. But sharing helps just as much.

    Best Regards,
     
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    This is the best way for maximum exposure.
    Keep bumping daily. Combined with the word of mouth, and you should see some good traffic.
     
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    Wow…so sorry you guys are going through this! Try to stay positive. They can do some pretty amazing things these days! Focus on doing what needs to be done.
     
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