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We're talking actions limited to something one human could achieve - so not wishes, but could be something amazing or rare like "become president"

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[–] SGG 8 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'd like to be able to donate liver to my dad.

[–] TastehWaffleZ 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Have you looked into donation chains? Often a ton of people who are willing to donate to somebody but can't will queue up and wait until a compatible match enters the queue and potentially set off a chain reaction of donations.

[–] SGG 2 points 7 months ago

It's him unfortunately. He started feeling unwell 3 weeks ago, had a heart attack like event last week, turns out undetected terminal liver cancer, too unwell for any treatment. It sucks, but every day he has left is a gift.