An offer you can't refuse (I hope)!

[elycia]

This tale must begin with my dear friend Melissa (aka "Fiver"), who was diagnosed with Lou Gerhig's Disease, or ALS, just before her 35th birthday. ALS is a hideous, vicious disease that gradually but relentlessly deprives its victims of all voluntary and involuntary muscle reaction, eventually resulting in death. And if there's ever a person in

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[lilybaggins]

I can't think of any word better than "tragic" to sum up what's happened to your friend---I'm so sorry. It's awful.

I'm there with the fic for worthy cause! I'll do nearly anything for custom-made fic. :) So, I haven't donated yet, but plan to. I'll let you know when I do.

My question: Would you be averse to writing MPREG? Specifically, pregnant Frodo being cared for by his healer Aragorn (non-slash) with graphic medical content such as an examination, etc.? :D

[elycia]

For this cause, I will write anything you wish (though I suspect Fiver/Frodo would probably drop her teeth at the idea--but she doesn't have to read it now, does she? :D). Do you want entirely serious, or do you like a lighthearted touch? (I remember Mariole wrote one for you once that literally had me laughing until I choked, and it was brilliant.)

[lilybaggins]

Oh, you are awesome! I will plan to donate tonight---if not, tomorrow. I'll let you know.

agskskjakjkjkj about the fic! Do you mind if I send you the fic request info in an e-mail, so that I don't have to put it here in your comments where it might shock others who aren't into such? :)

If so, I'll e-mail you tonight.

[elycia]

Email is fine. But my friendslist could probably stand a good shock now and then, just to keep 'em on their toes. ;-) I'll keep an eye on the inbox.

[shirebound]

I didn't know you'd been feeling ill for so long, dear one.

I'll be donating to the Fiver Fund, absolutely. Should we put "Fiver" on the donation form, or Melissa's name?

*tight hugs*

[elycia]

Thanks a million for your support, J. You can put whatever you like on the form; she goes by both names pretty much interchangeably. :-) You know how it is in fandom...

As for me, I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so I'm never really 100% well. This has just been a particularly rough year. But compared to ALS, my problems are insubstantial.

*hugs* back atcha! And be sure to let me know what sort of fic you'd like!

[ex_lbilover]

I made a donation, but I'm not asking for anything to be written. Just concentrate on being well and working on your own stories! I'm so sorry for your friend. My supervisor brought in a couple of photo albums that we were looking through this morning, and there were a number of photos of one of our coworkers who had ALS. It's a hideous disease.

[elycia]

Thank you so much, luv! But I *want* to write something for my friends who are supporting this cause. How about I finish one of my Woodjin WIPs for you? I think I have three going at the moment, but it might be four. *needs a secretary*

ALS is indeed a horrid disease. And of course, nobody *deserves* it, but I don't think there's a one of Melissa's friends that wouldn't give her a lung and a kidney in a heartbeat if it meant we could spare her this torment. She's just that special. So I really do appreciate your backing her team! (((((hugs)))))

[addie71]

My donation has been made, but like Ellen, I'm not asking for a fic. It's a good charity and I'm happy to donate.

And I'm sorry that you have been ill most of the year, I hope that you are feeling better soon!

[elycia]

Thank you so much for your support!!!! It is indeed a good charity; there's not many I know of that provide direct assistance to current sufferers the way this one does.

I appreciate your good wishes for my own health. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, so I'm never really 100%, but this has just been a tough year. It's peanuts compared to ALS, though, so I shouldn't gripe (even though I do!!).

I'm really more than happy to do the fic if you change your mind. But either way, I sincerely do appreciate your help. (((((hugs)))))

[elycia]

Oh, my God, Mews. I knew you'd lost your husband, but I didn't realize he'd had ALS. I'm so very sorry. It's incredibly generous of you to support Mel's team, and I sincerely appreciate it. I guess you understand better than anyone how much the equipment loans in particular can change the patients' lives. I can't tell you HOW MUCH I hope they find a cure for this scourge, or at least a way to slow it down until they do.

Please let me know if you'd like a fic. I really do enjoy writing them; it's FINISHING them that seems to give me fits, but having a specific goal like this one is a good motivator. :-)

(((((hugs)))))

[elycia]

I will certainly write you a Tol fic, with lots of romance! How slashy do you want it?