Hey everyone.

So I'm going through my gmail earlier tonight, trying to dig up old contacts to try to bring back to the game and join my crew, when I received some scary news from an old friend. 

Many of you will know him as ControlF8,  LuckyLuciano, MeyerLansky, or VladamirPolov.

Anyway, here is the email he sent me.

"I'm unsure if you remember me, but I am Controlf8. I frequently played with MikeHunt and Cassi. 

While I would actually greatly enjoy returning, I'm having some medical issues that must take priority. I am currently being tested for MS as I am losing my sight at a rapid rate. We are hoping it is not permanent and according to the doctors it is still unclear what is causinf it. My MRI revealed lesions on my brain in the white matter which is apparently a common sign of MS. I actually just discovered this news earlier today.

If you could. Please let everyone know that I do niss then and hope to come back in the future but right now I have to focus on this.

There is a lot of worry surrounding not obly medical issues. But finances as I am unable to work while this blindness persists.

I will do my best to keep you updated when I can. And if you coukd relay info to sine old friends, I would appreciate it. Curtis, DS, Phil-steak, MikeHunt, mikelitorus. Cassie. Anna. Fancie also, tesla, Olympia, Izzy and Odin. Hell, I'm sure I forgot some names. Just let everyone know I'm doing ok, I'll keep y'all updated and I'll come back when I can

Thank you"

Since getting this news and talking to him a bit more, I have decided to start a fundraiser thread in the hopes of helping him through this difficult time in his life. MS is a terrible disease that has effected a few people close to me in real life. Izzy, having also been personally touched by MS, has agreed to support the fundraiser.

You can donate by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/helping-hand-for-the-kabat-family

Any little bit helps, even if it's just a post here rooting him on or a mail if he ends up sticking around.

Thank you all for your time.