I already got my MRI results and it is not very encouraging (see attachment). The spine Doctor advised me that I need to have a surgical operation within 2 to 3 weeks from now to clean up the mass enveloping my thoracic spine and attache a titanium to stabilize it.
The doctor further said that if I don't get the required operation within this time frame, the discovered mass may grow and spread to my heart and lungs which can be life-threatening.
The operation won't make me walk again as I already got cerebral palsy since birth but restore my lower body to once before where I can kneel, move my legs at will, restore sensations, lie on my chest without pain, crawl around and go to the bathroom by myself, and do away with the back pains.
The titanium alone will cost nearly 200,000 Pesos ($4,050), excluding medicines, the doctors’ professional fees and my stay in the hospital.
To those who are kind-hearted while reading this, I am humbly asking for your help. The income and savings from my online job as SEO specialist and blogging are not enough to cover the hospital costs. I need to keep working as my income pays for most of our daily needs and my father is jobless and has not yet obtained his pension.
Any financial help or assistance from individuals or charitable medical organizations will be highly appreciated. Please upvote and resteem.
Thank you and God Bless.
Follow me as @darthnava: "The Will to blog post is stronger than Steem."
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I have transferred over a donation for you. Be Blessed.
I will resteem later on today.
Please verify that the donation has reached your account.
I have verified your great help and donation. I don't know what to say. How I wish I could repay you someday one way or another.
I am glad that you received it. I hope and pray that all goes well for you.
Sir, You are truly God's representative on Steemit.
The only reason that I am of any use to anyone is because of His intervention! LOL
Nearly brought a tear to my eyes when i saw your donation @papa-pepper
i cant imagine how white your heart is, the world need people like you..
i never cry like this before,
how come person never meet each other give the donation thats big...
may God blessed you and multiply your asset...so you can help more people..
I am glad that you were touched. it is important for us to help one another when the opportunities present themselves.
How can you see his donation, i'm really curious now :D
This is an awesome thing you did and you are an example to others when I grow more on steemit I would also like to do this for someone else.
Thank you for helping with this papa-pepper.
@papa-pepper your did really have a good and pure heart.
I know GOD will bless you more than you have given to @darthnava
Hope and Pray for your successfull operation.. May GOD Bless you and your Family just have Faith in Our GOD. Pray for your fast recovery.
also.. Hot Sauce Shots
Yeah, those too!
Video about what happened to you :)
https://steemit.com/steemit/@dejavu/steemit-community-is-awesome
I concur <3
Upvoted, pray that you recover well...wish you good health and God blessings...here at steemit, we are one big family
humanity do exist. People like you make this trust more stronger. Keep up the good work.
I wanted to give you my courage and willingness so I wrote you this... in hope to inspire you even more.
https://steemit.com/life/@omarrium/my-spine-story-and-invincible-willingness-to-inspire-and-encourage-darthnava
A great inspirational quote I use in bad times; "You have to fight through some bad days to earn the best day of your life" Hopefully everything will work out for you dear Darthnava, God bless you and all the people who showed you humanity at its purest by donating to such a good cause! Stay strong, I believe there will be light in the end of your tunnel.
Thanks for your concern, good friend.
God bless you mate!
Tnx, mate.
Donated you 100 Steem! Get well bro
So beautiful! This is exactly why I'm so honored to join this community. There is so much selflessness here :)
Hope you get better
i feel so great when i see such a will to help people ..
my self i have no money to offer to you but my heart and prayers are with you
good bless you
go on! and god bless you dude i hope that you'll get all the money you need an beyond
What great generosity, @papa-pepper is a giver and surely believes in the pay it forward principle. Such gratitude and event makes my heart gushing with more gratitude...
All for one and one for all! Namaste :)
Your firstborn will now belong to your friend, mwa ha ha ha. >:)
OK just kidding. Anyways, best wishes. :)
People are like one hand fist we all get sick and no one will be sure to stay alive for the next day . So let us help each other.
As promised my first donation was sent today. I will remind myself to keep sending some for you man.
your awesome @papa-pepper I want to follow you from now on and support your future blog... Your kind and generosity are one of a kind...may God bless you and your family... my tears is dropping when writing this... Long-lived, my friend...
I am glad that my action has blessed more than just @darthnava. Thank you for your kind comment.
You are a good man @papa-pepper
Well, just steemed up and the first thing i see is people helping out people that are in need. Love the platform and ill hope u will be allright! Love u people, this makes me happy and ill make sure my friends and family will hear about this so they can sign up and help out even more people.
You, and this community are amazing. This is why I am so excited an so proud to be part of this. So much generosity. So much selflessness. So much love. Followed you. Excited to connect more with all of this magic we can create together for the greater good
Incredible @papa-pepper - you truly are an incredibly generous person; a paragon for the community.
I try to help in times of need, and I have been blessed with the opportunity. Thank you @avarice.
"a friend in need is a friend indeed, a friend with STEEM is better" ;)
Indeed @avarice!
Thank you for that huge donation! That's really a big help for him for the operation.
I try to do what I can. I have been blessed so I try to bless others.
You are welcome.
You're a great man papa!
I am a man... but thank you.
This world needs more hoomans like you.
wow! Great donation @papa-pepper ! This community is awesome , Wish I could more ! 👍👍👍
It was a donation anyway. Thanks @karenmckersie.
Awesomeness!! Your welcome !👍👍👍
Today I am proud to be part of Steemit. Beside the fact that I had tears in my eyes when I saw the progress here within 24h. This is so right what happens here. This is exactly how social media should be. without advertizing, without corporate control but with a big heart. "the more good energy you give, the more you get back" is a wisdom a yogi told me in rishikesh 1994. @papa-pepper you are a real power
I totally agree ! The support is overwhelming ! 👍👍👍
Man, that was incredibly generous.
My friend @darthnava needed help. I stepped in a little bit.
@papa-pepper As an emotional beingas I am, I truly think you made a very great gesture where some people can actually learn from. Keep up the good work!
Great job @papa-pepper ..
I try to help when I feel like I should.
Good Stuff @papa-pepper Amazingly generous. I only wish I could help more. Followed @dartnava as well. God Bless and Semper Fi!
Upvoted and Resteemed
I wish you long life and prosperity. I've resteemed the post, upvote, comment and make sure my friends do likewise. I've followed @darthnava
If this community attracts people like you than that says all about the community! What a generous donation @papa-peper!!
your a blessing to steemit @papa-pepper, you are always there to help.
God bless you @papa-pepper!
My goodness! You are such a generous man! @papa-pepper74! God bless you!!
My prayers are with you @darthnava! Upvoted and Resteemed <3
You sir are AWESOME! :)
This is awesome @papa-pepper. You who should be concerned with all you little-peppers....You have a huge heart!
I love this community, because it comes together in times of need like this one. I have always liked your posts, although sometimes daring with your snakes, and all the hot peppers you eat! LOL I am glad I know great man like you. Keep on steeming! :)
The @little-peppers are taken care of. Now @darthnava can be too.
Thats great! Good to hear :)
Papa, I'm humbled by your donation. Checked out your channel and it's right up my alley. Following!
I am VERY new to steemit. How can i upvote this post?
Just click on the circle with the up sign in it.
Thank you :) check out my account maybe? Lol im 14 . but that doesnt stop me from my goals ;)
Ok, seems nobody mentioned the amount I will post it here. Biggest donation I've ever seen.
You truly are a wonderful human being for helping @darthnava in the way you did. My hat off to you Sir. I know you didn't do it to receive but a big truck load of good karma is headed your way.
You truly are a wonderful human being for helping @darthnava in the way you did. My hat off to you Sir. I know you didn't do it to receive but a big truck load of good karma is headed your way.
My friend had a need. I tried to help. Thank you.
you helped one, and so many of us feel great to know that you will help us if anything shall happen to us and we also want you to know that we will do the same for you and each other.
Very well said @deanliu. I am pleased that my @little-peppers can know you as Uncle Dean.
God loves cheerful givers...May he bless you in abundance
@papa-pepper You will get your donation back multiple times in the future . Just be sure of that ! This is God's job.
How do you send a donation to someone ?
You go to your wallet on your profile,
and click the down-arrow next to either Steem Dollars or Steem,
choose 'Transfer'
and then fill in the amount
and the account name ( ie. darthnava) that you are sending it to.
Your a good man @papa-pepper!!
Heart of gold, sir. Nothing short of amazing. This community is lucky to have you, @papa-pepper.
Wow, thank you for your generosity. What a great example you've set for the community.
@darthnava You're in our prayers. I've upvoted and resteemed!
Best of luck!
Thank you.
very inspiring. A whale of a man!
You are awesome @papa-pepper. !!!!!
That's some awesome generosity, @papa-pepper!
You are such a good people
Sorry for poping out of nowhere in to your comment section, but i dont understand why abit & smooth has flagged this post ! can someone enlight me , thanks
It is most likely an auto countervote. When large whales have large upvotes, they automatically countervote, aka flag.
well in my eyes this is a post mustn't been countervote ! and since it has 3k votes , these 2 whales auto-opinion must change since its fault auto-voted
Truly Amazing
cash
it's beautiful when the giver is thankful.
darthnava, wishing you a safe operation. upvoted, resteemed.
@papa-pepper Hay fellow steemer do you please resteem my fund rising campaign . I am running this campaign for my higher education. May I get some help from your side?
Post link:https://steemit.com/blog/@joydip8116/fellow-steemers-need-help-for-my-higher-education
Hi darthnava I have sent a donation. I hope your surgery goes well. Best of luck and Happy Steeming.
Thank you for your help! Your kindness is admirable!
Thanks @benjojo for helping donate to @darthnava! It is encouraging to see!
Papa-pepper, it's my pleasure.
Indeed, I agree. Be blessed man.
Great job @benjojo .. Nice to know about human beings like you
Thank you, I'm touched. I am also very happy to know that human beings like me exist the world over. The amount of giving in the world even today is astonishing. The trouble is, we've never had the ability to just give, directly and simply. I fully expect the amount of giving on platforms like steemit to explode and in so doing, connect and unify us in new and deeper ways. I can think of nothing more important or personally rewarding....to be a small part of that is a great honour.
Giving directly is a huge benefit. No overhead or organization, just sending it from one wallet to another.
Totally bud!
You`re very welcome @benjojo
Pleasure being a part of this awesome community.. :)
Thanks for donating to help @darthnava, i'm sure it is greatly appreciated @benjojo.
It really is a pleasure.
You have been a loyal ally. I will give you a boost of the Force to help you win this battle.
For Darth Nava!!!!!
I feel it as your humble apprentice, @lordvader! Many thanks!
Wow. This post and the response from the community has absolutely floored me!
I have seen community response in action before, but for some reason, this time I have been moved nearly to tears (I say nearly, because I am choking them back.)
Continue to keep your head up, @darthnava, as you always do! Stay positive and continue to pray! HE is using you and this sickness for a purpose! Love you, man.
I'm headed to my wallet to shoot you a donation, and I will also be making a pay it forward post in just a few minutes where all liquid SBD will be sent straight to you on payout!
Thank you! Indeed, God works in mysterious ways!
I find this to be more true every single day.
Sent you a little gift. Hope you get well soon.
Thank you. Someday your act of kindness will be rewarded big, I promise.
Great job @jasonstaggers. Be blessed man.
Just following your lead papa
I sent what I could. It was all I could do. We will keep you in our prayers @darthnava .
Way to go @matthewtiii!
@darthnava, I'm sorry to hear this news.
I've transferred you some STEEM; I hope that you manage to reach your goal, so that you can afford the treatment and that you get well soon. I've upvoted and followed you too.
Thanks for the help, upvote and follow. God will repay your kindness like the others.
Thanks for pitching in @avarice!
Well, I couldn't stand on the sidelines whilst others are in need. That's what communities are for =)
It's incredible to see the donations pouring in - such a kind and caring community =)
Sent some SBD for your future medication and made a post for add-up.
https://steemit.com/steemit/@themanualbot/steemit-provides-right-a-steemian-needs-a-big-help-from-steemit-community-its-a-matter-of-life-and-death
Godbless!
You are a true Filipino at heart, buddy! "Matulungin".
Great job raising awareness and donating to this worthy cause.
There's not much i can do but upvote and re-steem post, I will be re-steeming this one too. I'm only a newbie here.
Its a hard time for you mate but don't lose hope.
Upvotes, resteemed and sent a small donation for you.
Get well soon buddy :)
Mate, your kindness is appreciated. Steem on!
Get well soon buddy :)
Thanks for pitching in with your donation @rahul.stan!
I helped with what I could. But I have got to admit it, you donated a very very generous amount for him @papa-pepper .
You're very kind and that's what makes you the most loved steemian here bro.
God bless you both!
And you too! Be blessed!
I feel like crying. Steemians are awesome. I wish you all the best. Please accept my donation. @papa-pepper, I specifically thank you for that awesome donation.
Yes, we are awesome when we are one!
Yes friend. I wish you all the best.
@darthnava
I upvotes others on your behalf.
As a token of Thanks to others.
Have Resteem your post.
My SP is draining.
Checkout later. Need charging.
Thank you @bullionstackers
for messages me here.
Hi darthnava
Believe me your problem is uncomparable to what I am undergoing right now.
I am happy that you found some people that helped you. It is tuly heaven-sent to you.
best regards,
Hope to recover soon my friend. Rest assured this is only the temptation of god, god will not provide temptations beyond the ability of his people. Believe it and keep on praying to God. Because actually healing comes from god
I see a bright and happy future coming your way, with so much love and support from the community. This place can really make dreams come true
Dear ! I am here to upvote and give a little support! And we can see that theres numberous people here by your side! please stay strong !! Sickness must eventually be healed ! stay positive !! stay positive!
god bless !
Good luck with surgery brother! God bless you! Resteemed
I hope everything will be ok! Fingers crossed.
Thanks for the cheer-up, good friend!
You deserve all the luck. ;)
Resteemed, upvoted, and followed. Sending my best.
Thanks for the follow and resteem, buddy.
I also message a few larger folks about your situation, i think you have some more donations coming :]
I am overwhelmed with gladness that you are helping me. My thanks will never be enough. God Bless you.
I'm very sorry to hear about your condition. I have had to go thru more that a few MRIs myself the last few years, although nothing as grueling as the 4 hour ordeal you described. I have sent what little liquid Steem and SBD I have. I pray all goes well with your operation.
Thank you. It must have been scary having to go back many times to that machine and finding out what ails you.
It was. But I am better now. I hope you will be better soon also.
Nice job @gregory-f. You are generous and encouraging my friend!
Thanks @papa-pepper. Just trying to follow the good example you set.
Great to see the upvotes and resteems worked out. Hope you'll end up with some money to work around these issues with.
What is the likelihood of getting a 2nd opinion?
There are only 2 spine doctors in region I lived in serving 10 provinces. One of them was recommended by my surgeon classmate. The other one charges more. Thanks for your concern.
I hope all ends well for you with this situation.
You are awesome ! I sure hope you get the help you need ! This community is awesome !! I up voted you 100% and res teemed ! There's many whales and dolphins here with big hearts ! Best of luck to you my friend !! 👍👍👍
Thank you for the upvote and resteem, Ma'am! You are wonderful!
Your post is doing awesome ! I knew it would !!! Im so happy for you , and how awesome the community came together to help out a fellow steemian !! Best of luck with your operation !! 👍👍👍👌
Just made a donation, very best wishes to you in your surgery and recovery. This is amazing to see, this platform and technology having a real world impact on people's lives. Much love to all you kind Steemians.
Your donation is heaven-sent! This platform is indeed a world of wonder!
Way to go @anarchrysalis! Thanks for helping out!
@papa-pepper This is so incredible, I got a little teary eyed as I was telling my partner what's going on. Life-changing stuff man, imagine leaning on your community in times of need instead of being beholden to corporate insurance companies. This is happening now and we are a part of it. I'm actually honored to help this guy out and I don't even know him and have never even read his stuff on Steemit before. You're a great ambassador!
My upvote only gives 0.05$ so I sent some steem too. Get better soon. resteemed it for you too. :)
Thanks, You are GREAT in my eyes!
Thanks for helping @mweich! That is very generous of you!
Really hope everything works out for you, we've got a great community here wishing you the best!
Hey @darthnava, I am sending you my best wishes and a small donation.
Your help is a God-send.
Thanks for helping out @irreverent-dan!
Wish you good health and everything goes well.
Thanks for the cheer-up, good friend!
inspiring!;)
행운을 빕니다..
여긴 학국이고 저도 교통사고로 척추술은 받아 힘든 시기가 있었습니다 수술후 재활에도 노력하시길 빕니다
Good luck.
This is hakkuk, and I had a terrible time when I was in a traffic accident. Patient is advised to undergo rehabilitation after surgery.
@darthnava Sorry to hear that things are not so good. I have up voted this post and some comments as well as re-steemed it. I hope this helps, and pray that things get much much better for you.... in fact I know they will. This is only the beginning and The Steemit Community is ready to step it up... this is Who We Are!
Full Steem Ahead!
@streetstyle
100 SBD sent!
Transfer 100.000 SBD to darthnava Keep the love of live going!Sending 100 SBD with a big thank you to others that have with a short story of my MRI too
This is awesome of you!
I am so sorry to hear you are going through this. I hope you will be able to get the treatment you need. Check for any patient assistance programs from the medical companies that offer the medicine. Many governments have resources as well. Keep the faith!
Thanks for the great info! But, alas, Philippine Pharma is not that generous.
That sounds bad kuya..i hope you'll have a safe operation.
I'm just a teenager and I don't have any money to transfer for you... but from the bottom of my heart hope you get well soon. God bless you 😇
Love and prays to you !!! ❤️ I just started not a month yet but seeing how much love people here share as a community got me so touched. Keep fighting!!! ✌🏻️✌🏻️
i have upvoted you and resteemed i hope every one will do the same as this may help towards the cost of your operation fees,at least you will stay independent after the operation .good luck.
Thanks, lady! Your support is deeply appreciated.
your welcome, darthnava.
i have upvoted everyone so far for there kind comments,they can't go unrewarded.
I don't have much, but I've lost family to things that could have been avoided, so I will send as much as I can! I hope that you can recover and that we can continue to enjoy your posts
Thanks for your great help, good friend.
I wish I could send more, but I just had my lifes savings stolen from my Coinbase account.. I will have to make do with the crypto I have stored on here I have to get started again. Once I get the payments from last weeks blog posts I will send them over to you
I wish I could not relate but sadly I do, having been run over by a car about 18 mths ago and every day is a struggle my friend.
I will send you something this week at least once, and you are in my prayers and thoughts.
I wish I could do more. I am not in a good spot as some on here know.
I am praying for all the best Dr's to be sent up and lined up for you and a full and complete recovery and healing in Jesus name.
I am now thinking of you daily.
Get well soon!
Thanks, Hopefully ASAP.
@darthnava, so sorry to hear this... but I am glad the community is rallying in support; hopefully the majority of your expenses will be covered. Wishing you blessings and a speedy recovery.
May I suggest you reply to as many comments as you can-- remember, we can all support you by upvoting every single one of your reply comments, as well!
To everyone else who's reading this: Remember that even if you can't afford to send a donation directly, you can still help by not only upvoting the the original post but also upvoting any replies made by @darthnava.
This is what community is for! Our friend needs us...
Edited to add: upvoted, resteemed, off to write a separate post about this to help spread the word... AND @papa-pepper, I am humbled and awed by your generosity and caring. You epitomize what is right about this community!
@darthnava I have transfer a small donation towards your recovery. Please confirm. You will be in the prayer of me and my family and are looking forward to see to get well soon. @papa-pepper and @gavvet are an inspiration to a lot of people on this platform. I am one of the fortunate to keep thinking about those who are a helping hand for my own journey through out. I personally thank @papa-pepper and @gavvet if they did not resteemed I might not have my way to do a small deed of the day.
God give all what they need and I am sure God has stored something better for you as well. God bless you. Stay strong and get well soon.
I have confirmed your donation. Thanks for your help.
good luck
And also to you.
I have upvoted this, i'm sorry I couldn't be much of a help. i really want to donate you money, but i hardly have anything. :( i'm really sorry for all this happening to you
Your prayers are enough, friend.
god bless you I followed and resteemed
Donated, upvoted, resteemed and following... good luck mate
That's the best review ever, mate!
Congratulations @darthnava!
Your post was mentioned in my hit parade in the following categories:
Thanks, I am honored.
Alam kong may awa ang Diyos @darthnava pakatatag ka at wag mawalan ng pag-asa. Gawa ako ng paraan para matulungan ka sa abot ng makakaya ko.
Salamat sa alay mong tulong.
I made a post for you. God will never fail us. :)
Your post is deeply appreciated!
Dear @darthnava, I hope that this comment finds you well and that you are preparing yourself, both body and mind, for the burdens of weeks to come.
We are with you in our hopes and sending good energy.
Of course, your post is resteemed and upvoted. I also upvoted all your comments. Hope it brings a bit towards the amount needed.
Please, do consider some suggestions about mms and sulphur. They are all valid. These things really do help.
I think that the combination of both medical treatment and alternative methods is a proper approach in this situation.
Good luck!
Ps: @smooth and @abit - come on guys, you can do without this one downvote, can't you? Show that you have also heart and not only bits and bytes. Thanks!
Just hold on @darthnava will keep you in our prayers. God is faithful, He will provide.
Yes, He Will!
That He did and I am thankful.
Amen!