Suggestion Box

[Scott]

Scott, does the forum have the ability to track other specific dates? Users could put in their profile when they were diagnosed, when chemo started, when RPLND happened, when they got the "all-clear" and these would appear on the calendar so we could celebrate people's anniversaries.

I'm not sure that we can have user profile fields automatically populate the calendar. We may be able to have members add their own annual events, though.

[Don]

I think is would be really nice to have the "All Clear" anniversary dates:
1) because it is a date each individual will celebrate for the rest of their lives
2) it would be reassuring to those in treatment to see how many of us are still here 1,2,5,or 10 years post chemo/surgery!!!!!!!

I would almost rather see the "All Clear" dates rather then the Birthdays......

[Rune]

Great idea about the extra fields on the profile!

I understand the idea behind the "joining forum policy", but I wouldn't want it to scare people who are concerned about whether or not they have TC or just need some quick advice.

Is it possible to let it be optional to add a user title, such as Survivor or Caregiver? Then people could add those if they like.. although most people lists these things in their signatures now.

As for seperating users with just a few posts from regular users, I think that's already possible by checking the number of posts made by that user.

[Scott]

We may be able to have members add their own annual events, though.

You should be able to add events to the Calendar now.

Also, I added a user profile field for Cell Types.

[Don]

Seeing as though we will not have a membership fee to be a member at this site(which after reading everyones comments I also agree with not having a fee) maybe we could start a collection.. Not to help any one particular person, but to make a combined donation to cancer research from TC-cancer.com.. We presently have 1601 registered members on this web site. If each member could contribute just $10.00 we would be able to donate over $16,000 to Cancer research. I have offered to donate all contributions I receive for LAF fundraising to SCOTT as a Thank you for all the Time and effort you contribute to this website. I would love to start a collection and contribute the total to LAF in SCOTT's name if it is OK with Scott and my fellow members.

We could collect donations Via Pay-Pal for a designated amount of time and then make a lump sum donation to LAF in Scott's name(which I would be willing to oversee along other moderators and Administrators if need be ). If anyone deserves it it's SCOTT for all he does for this site and it' members... WHAT DOES EVERYONE THINK???? suggestions--comments??I could have a Pay-Pal account set up for this with-in 2 hours!!!!!! Can You Say " YELLOW JERSEY" for the JOY family this year at the RFTR ???? DON

[TCLEFT]

Let me know when this gets set up. I'm definately in!

[Rune]

Count me in as well!

[dadmo]

I have also committed to help with Scott's Yellow Jersey. Any donations I receive for my LAF work I will add to the PayPal account.

[Don]

If my information is correct we can start donating to the 2006 LAF campaign as of Jan 16, 2006. I will have the account set up in the next week or so and we can begin. If my dates are off please correct me!!!!!!!!! I will keep everyone informed....... DON

[Scott]

I've started to post in response here several times and found myself at a loss for words, so I'll just say thanks again for everything!

[Don]

It is we that need to thank you for everything you do and all the lives you touch each year!!!!! We are in awe of your continued mentoring on this site as well as your continued strive to raise funds and awareness for cancer research even while your were in poor physical condition at times this year!!!!! If everyone would follow your lead and conviction for this cause then the cure for TC and other cancers WILL be found !!!!! I know I speek for every member of this web-site in saying thank you for all you do for the cancer community!!!!!! DON

[Stacy]

Count us in too. Scott, you're a cheap date!!!

Stacy & Perry

[Scott]

We could collect donations Via Pay-Pal for a designated amount of time and then make a lump sum donation to LAF...

I'm not sure whether you'd rather handle things that way, or make donations directly through the LIVESTRONG Ride site at this link, now that it is all set up, with a standard comment for the "honor roll" such as "In Honor of the TC-Cancer.com forum."

Either way is very greatly appreciated!

[mikeygti]

Howz about a spelll check fur thooz of uss that tipe wit hour thumbbzz ??

Best Wishez

[dadmo]

No donations please (unless they are for Scott). I just wanted to post my LAF ride info. If anyone has comment please feel free to let me know. I promise to only pout for a few minutes

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