[Everywhere] Hi Reddit, I'm Lucas! I'm 3 years old, have a 1 in 1 million disease, and need a bone marrow transplant!

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u/cainebourne Jul 08 '22

Good luck

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u/[deleted] May 14 '12

This was all so beautiful. I am proud of Reddit like never before.

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u/thechaosz Dec 07 '11

As a father of beautiful 9 year old daughter, this crushes my soul. Once I get home from work I'll be donating sir. We all know it always costs more then they say. Can't wait to see the tat :)

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u/rageragester Dec 07 '11

Saw you broke your goal, congrats! I still donated, wasn't much cause im paying for college but its something!!!

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u/backpackwayne Dec 04 '11

HEY EVERYBODY!!!

We are trying to send Lucas as many Christmas greetings as we can.

Send your greeting here. Please remember Lucas is has immune deficiencies. So don't be sneezing on your card while you have a cold.

Luis Gonzalez

Gonzalez Family PMB 167 1650 Margaret St. Ste.302 Jacksonville, FL

32204-3869

Let me know if you have any questions

backpackwayne

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u/suddenblah Dec 03 '11

$25 on your way. All the best!

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '11

from Germany Lucas.... Big Up!

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u/drjohnson89 Dec 03 '11

As a poor college student (to the point of being on food stamps) I have nothing to give. I will however promote this case to no end. Also, thank you fellow redditors for being so giving. It's times like these that remind me why I love this community, and renew my faith in humanity. Now that is something money can't buy. I wish Lucas and his family all the best. I look forward to an update in the coming months! <3

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '11 edited Mar 04 '18

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u/rustle67 Dec 03 '11

I know it ain't much, but I gave 10 bucks to this before the donations got cut off, and I'm proud to be part of this reddit moment.

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u/kano1257 Dec 03 '11

just read a story about how reddit helped Lucas. Bless all of you who did, there's not enough of you guys in the world.

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u/[deleted] Dec 03 '11 edited Jan 27 '18

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u/batmanlight Dec 03 '11 edited Dec 03 '11

This brought me to tears, not even going to blame it on the onions. I wish I had even 5 dollars to give. I posted this wherever I could so I hope I reached SOMEONE. Reddit truly is an amazing place. I wish you all good luck on the road ahead.

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u/bobbiegirl Dec 03 '11

just wanting to know, how much was raised?

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u/PossiblyTrolling Dec 03 '11

The day even the trolls cried. $25 at ya from Tacoma, WA. Best wishes to Lucas.

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u/Frigga Dec 03 '11

I'm just a poor college student but the very least I can do is give up a weeks worth of coffee and donate that to Lucas. Stay strong buddy!

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

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u/SirLurker Dec 02 '11

Target safe, Sector 3 is secure.

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u/jessi-star Dec 02 '11

Just donated $5.00. Sorry I couldn't afford more. Best of luck!

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u/jclemy Dec 02 '11

Way to go guys! I think Ironyx should go for one of those sweet Reddit tattoos too!

I'm sure someone near you would donate time and ink.

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u/MaMaMy Dec 02 '11

I sew children's hospital johnnies and would like to send some to Lucas. Do you know his size? Also, will he have an IV in his arm? I can make the shoulder with snaps to accommodate it. Lastly, does he have any favorite characters or movies?http://i.imgur.com/hLkAk.jpg

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

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u/AevumDecessus Dec 02 '11

Very worthy use of the $20 in my paypal account, keep us all updated!

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

BEST OF LUCK LITTLE BUDDY! I have a son who is a year younger then you.

I'm sure you will have a safe recovery.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

All the best from London. Donation is winging its way across the pond!

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u/patrickaaron Dec 02 '11

I made a small donation, and I'm gathering some more funds from my family and friends to make another (larger) donation later today. Give Lucas an extra big hug from everyone here in Ontario.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

http://marrow.org/Home.aspx

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u/doppelgangland1 Dec 02 '11

what happened to the photos? they appear to be gone.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

Hope everything goes well Lucas! Just donated $10.

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u/strangepet Dec 02 '11

totally crying reading all these comments. you've got a few more bones comin' your way.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

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u/erkn Dec 02 '11

I think it might be partly lack of sleep due to finals week, but this made me cry. And by cry, I don't mean tear up. I mean cry like a little girl. Jesus. This is proof positive that there are still good people in the world.

Both of your kids are adorable, btw.

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u/nwm141 Dec 02 '11

I donated what I could, and would give more if I had it. Seeing everyone come together like this to help a fellow human being is what makes me happy to be alive.

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u/movinonup2east Dec 02 '11

[the donation site is back up](www.loveforlucas.com)

Sending you lots of positive energy as well as a donation sweet Lucas. Much love kiddo!

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u/MasterOfDebetan Dec 02 '11

$50.00 of my Canadian dollars to you little man. Keep fighting :)

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u/Ratjar Dec 02 '11

I'm sorry I really don't have a lot of money but I posted the link to my twitter and facebook accounts in hope my friends help you more than I do. But I wish you the best of luck!

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u/stompysmash85 Dec 02 '11

I just finally decided to join reddit today all because of this. I made a donation which was not much but I hope for the best with Lucas.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

Donated $10. It's a little but I hope it helps some. ♥

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11

He's just such a cute kid

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u/fiik Dec 02 '11

I haven't even subscribed to this sub-reddit. I am a college student strapped for cash, but I hope the little I gave helped :)

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u/eltoshan123 Dec 02 '11

I'm crying, and I wish I was more financially responsible so I could have donated more. Take my $50 from Pittsburgh! So proud to be a part of this community!

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '11 edited Dec 02 '11

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u/Ursus_Maximus Dec 02 '11

+10 clams from me. My paypal receipt email from yesterday reminded me to check back and see how things are going... and BAM, the easy work is done. Now comes the tough part. Keep fighting and keep smiling Lucas, the interwebs are cheering for you

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u/Synux Dec 01 '11 edited Dec 02 '11

Why would you shut down your online donations page? I realize you're close to your goal but that sounds like a reason to keep it going. 50K sounds like a pile of money - and it is - but, yeah, why can't you leave that and do your local fundraiser? Looks like someone is scared about their new tattoo.

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u/dsb23 Dec 01 '11

I came across this post and your donations are already down...WOW! Tell the little guy I hope everything goes well

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u/TaylorB123 Dec 01 '11

I don't know if anyone noticed it, but Lucas is wearing a reddit shirt. Such an awesome kid.

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u/trigster Dec 01 '11

Oh man, crying at my desk at work. This is so awesome.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

Ironyx, I'm a bit strapped for cash but please know that I am a registered bone marrow donor. If he has B+ blood type, there's a girl in DC who could help.

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u/peopledownvoteme Dec 01 '11

Enjoy your new Camaro!!

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u/TheSheepdog Dec 01 '11

While I can't provide any money, I want you know I've registered as a marrow donor. Hopefully it will help someone.

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u/bcbrz Dec 01 '11

I am thrilled to read that you met your goal, especially in such a short amount of time. This past year, we lost a colleague at work to leukemia and I hate to see such wonderful people suffer from such awful diseases.

I have a suggestion in how you could use the current attention you've been receiving to help other - rather than shutting down donations, perhaps you could more prominently direct people to contribute to organizations that help other families going through similar situations (sadly, I'm sure you're not alone). Also, this a great opportunity to better highlight the benefits of the bone marrow registry (I am already signed up to donate if I can).

Best of luck to your family and most importantly to Lucas, I hope to read great things about how well you're doing soon!

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u/count_chockula Dec 01 '11

I was recently blessed with having a younger brother enter my family. After seeing your post on Reddit, there was no way I could just hit the back button and not donate. Wish Lucas all the best in life for me; I showed my family and we're all pulling for him.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

This would not have happened if SOPA passes. This is the true power of the Internet! Save lives!

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u/GirlPunches Dec 01 '11

I have a 4 year old boy of my own.. We have been blessed with good health. I am assuming you already have a suitable donor, and I don't know anything about the process of a bone marrow transplant, but if there is anything I can do, please let me know.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

You cut off donations, but I registered to be a donor. You guys will be within 2 hours of me in NC so PM me if you need anything!

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

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u/iwant200cats Dec 01 '11

Dukie redditors would love to say hi when you guys get here!! :)

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u/Lunaesa Dec 01 '11

Good luck, Lucas!!! Can't wait to hear how you're doing. Stay strong, little man! (And stay even stronger, Mom, Dad, Auntie Lisa and Ironyx!)

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u/femanonette Dec 01 '11

I donated on the assumption that Lucas already has a match. If he does not, in fact, have a match, please come back to Reddit. I know I volunteer (I know it hurts) and I know many others would as well.

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

I cannot donate any money at the moment (middle of a pay cycle), but if you and Lucas are ever in Arizona, shoot me a PM, he can come and see our awesome toys we get to play with (firetrucks, ambulances). :) Good luck little guy, we are all pulling for you!!!!

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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '11

This is pretty amazing I gotta say. I love this community. It makes me have a little faith in people again. Good luck to Lucas! He will be in my thoughts.

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u/scottbrowncreative Dec 01 '11

Czech Republic... You are amazing! Wow.

How do we donate? Either finds or marrow?

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u/antrino Dec 01 '11

REDDIT SAVES LIVES

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u/UniQueLyEviL Dec 01 '11

I read this when I was passing out last night. And I could have SWORN I donated but I guess it didn't go through? I'm confused. O_O

Did my donation get canceled?

Where'd the pictures go??

Where to do I go ---OH I'M TOO LATE?! WHAT THE HECK!? Lol...I'm so glad you all reached your goals.

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u/Lfgonzalez00 Dec 01 '11

This is Lucas' Dad. I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be doing an AMA tonight with reaction photos per your request. At work and won't be able to devote the appropriate attention to it during the day. Hope that's cool with everyone. We'll be doing Lucas' weekly treatment tonight so once that's done and he and his brother are off to bed I will be available.

Again thank you all so much for everything you have done for my family. And to those of you who have registered to become donors, I thank you on behalf of those families you will help.

Also we are so sorry about the Imgur gallery being deleted and are working with them to try and have it restored. Here is a mirrored linked to it though courtesy of Backpackwayne. http://imgur.com/a/m5f64

[Everywhere] Hi Reddit, I'm Lucas! I'm 3 years old, have a 1 in 1 million disease, and need a bone marrow transplant! REQUEST