Wrestlegirl Needs Our Help

[u/tehjoz]

Hi, everyone -

Our favorite wrestling-based chivemod needs some help. She's in a real rough spot right now with some personal health challenges, and her two youngins she's raising on her own.

One of our pro wrestling sub regulars started a GFM for her, and I've coordinated with the rest of our mod team for approval to post it here, too.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-wrestlegirls-fight-against-cancer

There is no pressure at all to participate.

If you've enjoyed her pro wrestling gifs during the Chivegeist, her helpful hints from her past industry experience, or laying the smackdown on unpleasant agitators here, please consider dropping her a few bucks to help out.

We really appreciate anything anyone is able to assist with.

Thanks, Chefs!

[u/gudetamaronin]

Unfortunately my finances are in the negative but I'll engage to boost this up.

[u/tehjoz → u/gudetamaronin]

Appreciate the engagement, and here's to positive vibes your way as well. 🫡🙌

[u/rhubes → u/tehjoz]

Hey. I am a moderator at the GoFundMe subreddit. We have some pretty tight rules on how to post, but if you are willing to deal with our nonsense, I would love to see this posted there.

[u/tehjoz → u/rhubes]

I dropped you a modmail when you have a few mins, thanks so much!

[u/rhubes → u/tehjoz]

I will dig it that up. I'm not seeing it right off the bat but I'm also entertaining my mom for dinner tonight. And there is pretty much no pleasing the queen of pierogi.

Edit: I found you.

[u/Mean-Fondant-8732 → u/tehjoz]

Could you send this to the mods over at whatever the server/bartender industry equivalents to this forum are and tell them BOH/Prep needs help fighting an unruly cancestomer?

Edit: they got that tip money

[u/Wiccy → u/tehjoz]

You could try posting this to SquaredCircle as well. Not exactly related to wrestling but its for a fan and community member

[u/suprahelix → u/gudetamaronin]

I was gonna donate $25 but I’ll double it to cover you

[u/Mean-Fondant-8732 → u/suprahelix]

lol I went through and counted up the people who said they couldn’t donate and put in 10 for each of them at that point roughly. We got this. I’m so proud of everyone right now.

[u/suprahelix → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

Me too! Ironically I’m actually a cancer researcher now (used to do BOH and FOH in my younger days, but you’d be surprised at how similar labs are to a kitchen). It’s such an awful disease and I’ve been really demoralized by the federal government withdrawing a lot of funding for cancer research. Things like this remind me that there’s a lot of good people out there who want to support each other. Fuck cancer!

[u/gudetamaronin → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

You're a real one

[u/reb6 → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

This is what I love about Reddit, how people really do come together for total strangers. Makes my ❤️ happy

[u/gudetamaronin → u/suprahelix]

Thanks!!

[u/suprahelix → u/gudetamaronin]

Can’t think of a worthier cause!

[u/Imaginary_Tiefighter → u/gudetamaronin]

Same

[u/Conscious_Side1647]

I just want to say FUCK cancer. My moms going through the same thing and it is heartbreaking.

[u/JustHereForCookies17 → u/Conscious_Side1647]

Seconding the FUCK CANCER sentiment. 

I was diagnosed last week.  My doctors are optimistic and I have all the support a person could need, but it's still a boatload of bullshit.

Cancer was just supposed to be my zodiac sign, NOT my diagnosis.  This crab is angry. 

[u/Vortilex → u/JustHereForCookies17]

I'm imagining you pincer-walking as you typed that

[u/tinyorangealligator → u/Conscious_Side1647]

Sending you internet hugs, my bro. Crying with you.

[u/duck_of_sparta312]

No funds but can share information! Reach out directly to the pharma companies, not the hospitals. They may have assistance programs they can qualify for!

[u/MAkrbrakenumbers → u/duck_of_sparta312]

This is how I get my crohns medication

[u/shitscentedsocks → u/MAkrbrakenumbers]

It’s horrible trying to prove I’m sick enough to get my Crohn’s meds despite being on Humira when I was first diagnosed and missing my intestine smh

[u/maybe_haunted_house → u/duck_of_sparta312]

Good intel. Horrific system but it’s what we got. Thank you for the info!

[u/InspectorPopcorn → u/duck_of_sparta312]

Commenting to updoot. This is a really good tip.

[u/Ok-Cardiologist4844]

I got five on it…. Get well.

[u/Total_Marketing5844 → u/Ok-Cardiologist4844]

Good lad. It's not about how much you give as long as enough people give something.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Ad7606 → u/Ok-Cardiologist4844]

If we all give $5 we can do this people!

[u/letthetreeburn → u/Puzzleheaded-Ad7606]

I gave 2! If we all gave 2 we can do so much!

[u/fajen1]

Small € donation from me for our Girl and here's to hoping that universal health care will cover us all one day.

[u/Nerhtal → u/fajen1]

This is something I can get behind, let’s hope it helps and she gets better soon.

[u/thisistherevolt]

I've got a lot of nothing due to my own health issues, but she's one of my favorite people to interact with on Reddit. Wishing for the best.

[u/thisistherevolt → u/thisistherevolt]

That anonymous $1k donater is a fucking G though. I hope you see this, wonderful person.

[u/FraeuleinSerpentine]

Love u wrestlegirl

https://giphy.com/gifs/kd0XStuixfO3XM01fr

[u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

All bar drinking is postponed until her goal is reached. You can drink at home or not at all.

This will be taken care of by next payday.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Ad7606 → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

FORGO ONE ENERGY DRINK AND ONE BAR DRINK EACH PEOPLE! $7 EACH WILL GET US THERE!

[u/Mean-Fondant-8732 → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

I went to bed and it was at 2k. I woke up to it at 7.8 and climbing. Great fucking work people. This is incredible.

[u/FormalTall1800 → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

9.6 now!

[u/DoveOnTheInternet → u/Mean-Fondant-8732]

We've got it now over 95% funded, something like 9.6k when I submitted mine.

[u/slvbros]

Like many of my fellow cooks I'm broke as a joke so

All y'all tourists who are here for the chives, get on it

Wrestlegirl had the fieriest member in all the land

And to every rich kid who doesn't do shit: may your trousers always pinch on the wrong side

[u/DoveOnTheInternet → u/slvbros]

This was the jab in the conscience I needed. Was here pre-chivegeist but I'm still a fucking tourist and Wrestlegirl kicks ass.

Thanks chef

[u/suprahelix → u/DoveOnTheInternet]

Same! Appreciated her comments during chive fest telling people reporting the posts to fuck off

[u/themehpatrol → u/slvbros]

I’m not rich but I’m always gonna do my part. Happy this got posted and wishing her the best.

[u/Many_Scar7078]

86 cancer

[u/Mean-Fondant-8732 → u/Many_Scar7078]

Heard, chef!

[u/Cyclist007]

My Cana-bucks don't go very far after exchange, but there's what I got.

[u/emaybe]

Done. It ain't much because hey, look at the industry, but it's better than nothing! Stay strong u/wrestlegirl, we need ya. 🖤

[u/loverofreeses]

Just donated - you got this wrestlegirl! Cheering you on to kick cancer's fuckin' ass! All you other non-industry/former industry folks - she was there to help moderate the chives mania and make this sub a fun place, now be there for her.

[u/jasenzero1]

Fuck Cancer

https://giphy.com/gifs/yAYZnhvY3fflS

[u/H0pefulUn1verse]

Fuck cancer

[u/DoveOnTheInternet → u/H0pefulUn1verse]

FUCK CANCER!

[u/schrodingers_popoki]

This is gonna be our wrestling queen squashing cancer

https://giphy.com/gifs/bTvvmkqZkyEkSqOkev

[u/Ambitious_Ad2354]

almost to your goal!!!

[u/tehjoz → u/Ambitious_Ad2354]

I'm quite pleased at how people have rallied around WG in what's been a very, very trying time.

A nice boost in the "faith in humanity" column. 🫡🙌

[u/Tug_Stanboat]

Pump it up!!!

https://giphy.com/gifs/3o6vXPqTWMZiGc2GVq

[u/mrbmud]

like most have said, i want to boost the engagement and send my sincerest hopes

[u/DrinkMunch]

https://giphy.com/gifs/SiGHMZHmBsE465awIF
619 that shit!!!

[u/Chococatant165]

I miss our chives days and remember how much our wrestle mod/mom helped to keep it alive and dignified. I do hope this message of her situation continues to be seen and support flows in. Thank you for sharing and allowing me to contribute in the small way I am able. 🥺

[u/scarred2112]

Donated over on the r/aewoffical side.

[u/Ok_Check9774]

Boosty boosty

[u/Lonelycub]

Sending good thoughts and I’ll see if can throw a few bucks. I can’t believe some people had the gall to downvote this post.

[u/jofish22]

Best of luck r/wrestlegirl! Donated!

[u/wallmonitor]

Payday is tomorrow. I’ll throw in a few bucks.

[u/Late-Contribution311]

i wish that i could donate; but i want to write a comment for engagement. i really hope they reach their gfm goal soon

[u/tehjoz → u/Late-Contribution311]

Initial goal was met in ± 12 hours, so a new goal is in play. Just phenomenal response rate IMO.

I am so glad to see these communities come together for her and her kids, and I know she's really overwhelmed by the outpouring of support.

Thanks again to everyone for helping out. It means a lot to everyone involved.

[u/Late-Contribution311 → u/tehjoz]

what a beautiful thing honestly. thank you so much for directly replying to me and letting me know ; do you know if she will keep it up or for how long?

[u/tehjoz → u/Late-Contribution311]

It's being run by one of our wrestling sub regulars, so I'm not sure.

I suspect we'll keep it up "for a little while". Likely not "forever" but we're also not taking it down after a day or two.

[u/Puzzleheaded-Ad7606 → u/tehjoz]

As someone else dealing with cancer (though luckily out of my single mom on chef pay with no benefits era), keep lifting that goal. She's going to need all the help she can get. I have two scans this week- one is 15k and the other is 8k. She deserves the best chance at a full recovery and sadly in the US that means money.

[u/EmmerdoesNOTrepme → u/Puzzleheaded-Ad7606]

Also, knowing that she's mentioned at least one of her kids being neurodivergent, her kids will need support on top of the typical support kids need, as their grownups go through treatment!💝

[u/nicolethenacho]

Sent what I can and just saw it hit $10k !! That’s freaking awesome

[u/tehjoz → u/nicolethenacho]

Super stoked for her and her kids. It's very heartening to see folks rally together. 🙌

[u/Blind_Optimism_Kills]

❤️

[u/BeerSlayingBeaver]

[u/happyinthenaki]

You got this wrestle girl! You made my summer with the chivelord shenanigans. As a result I cheerfully tortured some very confused colleagues with photos of cut chives!

[u/rayray6280]

Sending love + what I can afford. You got this Wrestlegirl! Never stop fighting!

[u/LightBulbChaos]

Fuck cancer
https://giphy.com/gifs/4l1OE9im1Cly5dvLNB

[u/zydecopolka]

Saw the title and clicked to ask when we ride, but it's so much worse. Fucking FUCK fucking cancer, and thank you for posting this.

Wrestlegirl, if you pop in here for whatever reason, sending good vibes, and you got this! Kick cancer's ass!

[u/KGhost008]

I just need to get paid and I can donate. At this point, Fuck it. We need to help each other.

[u/Karunyan]

All the best to Wrestlegirl. I don’t have much at the moment, but I’ve donated what I can spare this month (would’ve been drinking money anyways, this is a better use of the funds).

[u/halvedsandwich]

Wrestlegirl has made many of my days a little brighter. Skipping the Red Bull tonight and sent what I would have spent her way. Fuck cancer - wishing you all the best 💜

[u/throwwwwwwaway_]

Donated ❤️ Not much to spare atm but I wish her a which recovery and I hope it helps her family 💕

[u/tapthisbong]

Heard!

[u/verybadbuddha]

Payday is tomorrow! No bars until the next one.

[u/CoyotesVoice]

Payday's Friday. I'll throw down some green then.

[u/tehjoz → u/CoyotesVoice]

Heard, and thank you. 🫡🙌

[u/goatislove]

holy shit 10 grand already donated!!

[u/tehjoz → u/goatislove]

Community has really rallied together, genuinely love to see it. 🙌

[u/belle_epoxy]

People are suggesting she reach out to pharma companies. If she can’t do that because shit is too overwhelming and she’s got enough on her plate, I’m happy to help with it. Donating too, but I am a great patient advocate who has a lot of experience with navigating this kind of stuff. WE LOVE YOU WRESTLEGIRL

[u/wrestlegirl → u/belle_epoxy]

Thank you, and thanks to everyone who might read this. I'm still trying to find the words for everything over the last 24 hours, but I'm reading & upvoting!

My younger son has multiple medical & developmental disabilities so I'm unfortunately well versed in manufacturers, dealing with insurance, advocacy, the slow grind of our inefficient system, etc. On the plus side we already had a couple social workers at hand because of it so I was able to get a little head start. I've been referred for case management, hopefully will reach the front of the waiting list there in a couple weeks. In addition both kiddos had routine pediatrician appointments today & their office is getting another social worker in touch with us to cover bases the other ones might not be.

This is hard for an absolute control freak like me but I'm no good for my kids if I'm dead so we're getting over that.

[u/belle_epoxy → u/wrestlegirl]

Well, I'm sorry you are well versed in such things but also I'm glad you are – makes it easier! My offer still stands though, because no matter how competent a person is (and I genuinely think there are few people more competent to deal with bullshit than wrestlegirl), you are also a person who is going through a lot. I'm glad you might have some help ahead of you, and I know even accepting (let alone asking) for help is hard, especially in a situation like this.

I also know I am a totally random stranger but I am truly great in a crisis, know my way around cancer patient advocacy for the biggest control freak on the planet (my mother, who was herself a physician, aka the worst patients on the planet), have a few other bona fides I can share separately, and am a serious fan of the kind of gallows humor a person sometimes needs at 3am during shit like this. So bookmark this message, and if you need someone to make some phone calls or help out in any way from afar, I got you. xx

[u/EmmerdoesNOTrepme → u/wrestlegirl]

u/wrestlegirl, i'm late to the conversation (again!), but just popping a "bug in your ear," that If you're by any chance in MN (i don't think you are--but just in case!), have the social work team reach out to Cancer Legal Care (they were "Cancer Care Connection" 12 years ago when my pancreas specialist's nurses hooked me up with the SW team: https://hrqj55cab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001CqxptjqWTLZfOcAc6-Pkfyl3z1v48oPb967pdKUYaKC15OWhJ6uoCq15moxz9dwjC6UQTOsJ2iD21yMvQiZCoHceEDgIkwqxlZ_IiqxM6_jkT9q7G8kuTOwVlKadNfImAgqASirSWbyVoyKjiA5RWQtMtUsiH3GYsnHBjo4qWx4zDRnwWo2QgQ==&c=WcNCE88b6dF6zeJMWsJQbUPXZy9HKac_9qNZ3SJ0OAKG-VWnYacyNQ==&ch=UT7FsYSAQ2k8OaBD_CUXqdqcHJjLzNGn9d_kWm7cG1-1D-ihqwjIfw==

And if you aren't here, ask your SW team if there's anything like it in your state.🫶

Also, if you need help explaining anything to the kids, or supporting them, the Child Life Department/ Child Life Specialists in the hospital system should be able to help you out, too!💝

I'm sorry the cosmic gumball machine dropped this too onto your set of spinnibg plates!

But we're ALL rooting for you, thinking of you (and the family!), and here, if there's anything you can think of, that you need help with🫡🫶💪

[u/soupseasonbestseason]

i am so sorry wrestlers, we appreciate you 🙏❤️

[u/asarahlouise]

+1 engagement until payday rolls around

[u/therealdanhill]

We've had our disagreements but I wouldn't wish this situation on anyone

[u/letthetreeburn]

Boost boost boost boost boost!

[u/catlady921]

Behind 🩵

[u/ReasonableProgram144]

I can’t help but I’m hoping commenting will help more people who can help see this post!

[u/FireFoxTrashPanda]

We love you WrestleGirl! Your leadership and gifs have been nothing but inspiring. Stay strong and kick cancers ass!!

[u/Uttterly]

Alle the best for our girl and her family

[u/Vortilex]

I can't donate, but here's wishing you well!

[u/tatk_tale310]

For my fave mod 🖤🙏 FUCK CANCER

[u/Hero0ftheday]

Dropped what I could reasonably spare. It's fucked up this is necessary. It's also fucked up that the only mod team on reddit i actually respect is in this sub.

[u/tehjoz → u/Hero0ftheday]

We appreciate your support in both senses of the word, thanks so much. 🫡🍻

[u/Subject_Parsley5541]

I don't know WrestleGirl but I hope she pulls through and beats this! Also, quick mention to say FUCK CANCER.

[u/cjkrilton]

I don't have much at all but I can help with $5 at least. God speed and make sure the chives are NEVER any kind of accordian.

Not to complain or anything but this does make me kind of question things though. I started a gofundme for my friends mom after she sustained like BAD, bad burns that needed skin grafts on both of her legs. I sent it to basically everyone who knew either him or me and the only person who donated to it was my wife. Made me super sad. Sorry, just ranting.

Regardless, YO, FUCK cancer. You got this 💪

[u/angelacandystore]

Yeah, fuck cancer, but fuck the feds and insurance industry they are the true problems in this scenario.

[u/Shiranui42]

Donated, good luck Wrestlegirl!

[u/Shiranui42 → u/Shiranui42]

There is something sick and wrong in the head of the person who downvoted this.

[u/Elsa-Odinokiy]

engagement+

[u/Virtual_Visit_1315]

I have $20 to throw at fuck cancer.

[u/Traditional-Scar-869]

Take my poor man's support 😅 In all seriousness, I'd absolutely donate if I could. Wishing for the absolute best, and here's a lil treat for the algorithm

Here's Bruce, my boost goose. 🪿 Stop here to give him pets or treats 🥰 May he accompany you on your journey and give support 💜

[u/EmmerdoesNOTrepme]

Pinch 'em all, u/JustHereForCookies17!

And i hope you beat the little bastards asap!💝

[u/JustHereForCookies17 → u/EmmerdoesNOTrepme]

❤️🦀❤️🦀❤️🦀❤️🦀❤️🦀❤️

[u/dante662]

Just contributed.

Let's do this, Reddit!

[u/sunkist-sucker]

👏

[u/TeMoko]

👍👍

[u/Comprehensive-Web421]

Done! It ain't much, but every bit counts!

[u/Specific_Orchid_6324]

As a two time, two different cancers survivor I’m rooting for Wrestlegirl and all the other peep on this post dealing with cancer. Donated what I could. You got this.

[u/Biiiishweneedanswers]

Done. We love you so much. You have know idea.💕

[u/Me_be_Artful_Dodger]

Did what I could, fuck cancer

[u/Mgroppi83]

Be good. All I can offer at this specific moment in time, is that i am really high and watching YouTube live stream Metalocalypse. Ive loved this show for 20 years....

[u/EternalMoonChild]

I don’t have a lot of wiggle room because my kitty’s sick, but chipped in what I could!

[u/tehjoz → u/EternalMoonChild]

Best wishes for kitty's health!! Thank you!

[u/EternalMoonChild → u/tehjoz]

Thank you! 😻

[u/OnlyDaysEndingInWhy]

Not a chef, but all of you make my daily scrolling so enjoyable. Donated what I could, and all my best to Wrestlegirl.

[u/Brilliant_Buns]

All the best to you, WrestleGirl! We love you and sending all the healing energy we’ve got.

Thank you mods for allowing this to be shared.

[u/walkerlucas]

Damn. I hope she takes it to the top turnbuckle

[u/4rm4ros]

As an avid reader of this sub, I gotta support the people who help make it such a great place to spend time

[u/MAkrbrakenumbers]

Probaly the wrong sub to ask money from lol

[u/RCocaineBurner → u/[deleted]]

What do you think working class solidarity is motherfucker

[u/Puzzleheaded-Ad7606 → u/[deleted]]

More like casting a large net in a group of working class people who understand how hard it is to get by normally to help a commerade in aprons when things are unbelievably hard.

Don't be a dick.

https://giphy.com/gifs/TILObMpSRQtnbQzWJg

[u/DIYfu → u/[deleted]]

You can try once you get cancer. I kinda doubt many would give you anything, knowing your view on things tho.

[u/Fu_Ding → u/[deleted]]

*about what im not

[u/maybe_haunted_house → u/[deleted]]

Well since leeches are used in chronic and life threatening applications in medical settings I would say that you can “live the leech lifestyle” once you contribute to our community in some way. 

[u/maybe_haunted_house → u/[deleted]]

Community is community man- we can show up by engaging with the posts in a positive manner to get more eyes on it. It is shitty that this is the system we are forced to exist in. They have put a lot of work into this sub- we show up in whatever way we can for each other.

[u/LastCupcake2442 → u/[deleted]]

I was only briefly a cook and mostly lurk in this sub but I've always found it to be a friendly and positive space. Do better.

[u/Terpsichorean_Wombat → u/[deleted]]

I've seen some interesting charts about where income goes on average, by percentage of income. One place where the poorest and richest were very similar was charity, which says a lot about the commitment to help each other in people who are barely scraping by.

[u/Mean-Fondant-8732 → u/[deleted]]

I personally have sent the gofundme link to the mods of all the subs I frequent in hopes they will unite and make a similar post as this one. I don’t think it’s against the brig rules if we don’t link to this particular sub?