FFXI Friend Passes, Cancer Walk In Memory

Hey, I don't mean to be a Debbie Downer, but I thought it wouldn't hurt to pass this along.

July 13th a great friend of mine passed away at the age of 22 from complications with Lymphoma. He played FFXI for about 4 years, until he started to get sick, with what he thought was a stomach ache, only to find out, he had been diagnosed with lymphoma.

His character name was Greyfox, on the Lakshmi server. He was a super great friend, and an awesome player to be around. We met outside the game once, and talked on the phone many of times. Even more so once he had to quit FFXI, to deal with his cancer.

He was doing well, and getting ready to do a bone marrow transplant, when ultimately he succumb to a bronchial infection, that took his life. Something a normal immune system could fight off easily, but with the effects of chemotherapy, he wasn't able to pull through.

Tomorrow,(Or today when you read this.) There's going to be a walk in San Fransisco area for leukemia and lymphoma, and two women are walking in memory of Greyfox, (Roman Polyakov).
I thought it would be cool, if some ffxi'ers were able to support this cause financially, and/or with positive comments. If anyone could afford to toss some cash their way, to support their walk for him that would be fantastic.

Here's the link, if you would like to donate, if not, that's totally fine. I just thought it wouldn't hurt, and it would be cool to show his family and friends the kind of support a video game could have.

http://pages.lightthenight.org/sf/SanFran10/TeamFIFA

The women walking are on the same team, but here's their names.
* Gail Bogetz-Gelb
* Lindsay Gelb
The link is a direct link to their donation page.

Thanks in advance.

Wow, I think I knew Greyfox.
Was he a mithra?

I only remember he had 75 bard from his jobs (maybe sam I think)
I believe he ran a Limbus LS (or was partial leader) for a while and was part leader in a Dynamis LS too.
And he had a little taru white mage char as well.

Is that the same guy?
Or am I thinking of someone else?

Ninja Edit:
I think it's the wrong person.

But damn...
Sad story...

May he Rest in Paradise
:(

You're thinking of Greywolf, mithra.

Greyfox was an elvaan Male, I'll get a pic.

Just wanted to post and say what a wonderful thing you're doing.
Alot of people don't realize that just because you don't see a person every weekend or even live within 3,000 miles of them that they can't have a huge impact on your life.
The support you have for your friend, his family and this cause are inspiring.

Oh honey. I can't take you seriously with that icon....


Back on topic - Its a wonderful thing your doing. :)

Something I found after he passed, sorta by accident, and it gave me chills, especially seeing the date, and my name on there.

Lakshmi White-List

GreyMog was his zam name.

And thanks for the supportive comments. I'm gonna go to bed now, I'll check back on this thread in the morning.

Sorry to hear the unfortunate news. He was a lucky person to have loving friends and family who care enough about him to do this for him. Sadly, some people in the world can't say even that much.

Hope all goes well with all his loved ones.

Bump for morning guys.

My condolences for the loss.

May his friends and family receive joy in knowing that selfless people like you are watching out for him, even in death.

I don't know the name, myself. But it sucks to hear about anyone's death, especially when you find out it's someone from a community you're familiar with.

Again, my sincerest condolences to his family for the loss, god bless them.

*Takes hat off in respect*

Cancer really hits home with me in more than a few ways,
including losing one of my best friends just past his 26th birthday.
Wanted to say I'm sorry for your loss and I hope its a nice event.
I may try and make it to Frisco but either way my thoughts are with the cause.

Its a very nice thing you are doing. I hope it goes well, and you will get more supporters ^^ If I lived there I would.