[Danny Boy Memorial Fund] In Loving Memory of Danny Boy

Discussion in 'Awareness & Fundraising' started by vermillion, Jul 22, 2018.

    1. Markku
      Inspired

      Markku Founder Staff Podcast Patron Benefactor Hall of Fame Advocate

      Tinnitus Since:
      04/2010
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      Syringing
      Excellent initiative.

      I'm going to liaison with @Ed209 on this.

      I'll ask BTA if they can earmark the funds for research purposes, in addition to providing their seal of approval for the fundraising campaign.

      Following that, I hope BTA will promote the campaign on their channels, as well.

      We'll keep everyone posted.
       
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    2. jimH
      Caffeine

      jimH Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      30 years+
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      Acoustic trauma
      Wonderful idea, Ed! ...(y). Donation made.
       
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    3. Markku
      Inspired

      Markku Founder Staff Podcast Patron Benefactor Hall of Fame Advocate

      Tinnitus Since:
      04/2010
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Syringing
      Update

      Helen (Head of Major Giving for the British Tinnitus Association) will discuss the fundraising campaign tomorrow with David Steele (Head of Individual Giving).

      We will then know more details about the allocation of the raised funds and BTA's support for the campaign.

      Additionally, I will attempt to gently reach out to @Danny Boy's family. This is naturally a time of immense grief for them and their wishes need to be respected. They may, for example, request privacy.

      I will post another update when I know more.
       
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    4. Christian78
      Alone

      Christian78 Member

      Location:
      Gothenburg
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      (Sep 2013)
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      progressive tinnitus, time of expiring in next 3-6 months
      Tinnitus can't be solved by drugs, even though Trobalt did lower his tinnitus from 8/10 to 3 permanently.

      Tinnitus was not the reason why he killed himself. It was people around him who destroyed his hope for life so that he finally collapsed under the pressure of tinnitus.

      So sharing his personal life is not a good idea, and the real reason is the family that did its all to kill his life or what remained of it.
       
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    5. Ed209

      Ed209 Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

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      07/2015
      I don’t know the details regarding his family, and I know he had problems with visual snow. However, I think we need to do this for Danny so that it doesn’t happen to anybody else. We can honour him by being vocal about what tinnitus can do to a person and help stop this happening to others as best we can.

      We have to do more than talk.
       
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    6. Manny
      In pain

      Manny Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      United States
      Tinnitus Since:
      1/2018
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      central gain << NIHL
      I don't have much money either but I just donated too. @TheDanishGirl your above post inspired me to do so. RIP Danny boy, and big hugs to all other T & H sufferers...including myself. Kinda crying now. This condition is so inhumanely cruel.
       
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    7. Ed209

      Ed209 Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

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      07/2015
      Just messaged the guitarist from one of my favourite bands (CJ, from The Wildhearts), and he got back to me! Turns out he suffers as well.

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    8. Manny
      In pain

      Manny Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Hall of Fame

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      United States
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      1/2018
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      central gain << NIHL
      @Ed209 thank you for taking this worthy initiative. And @Markku, thank you for everything that you do.
      May this horrendous condition be eradicated from this planet!!
       
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    9. Manny
      In pain

      Manny Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Hall of Fame

      Location:
      United States
      Tinnitus Since:
      1/2018
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      central gain << NIHL
      Ed, thank you so much for sharing this. I am inspired when people were able to continue with their lives, including professional lives despite (non-mild!) tinnitus.
       
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    10. Samantha R

      Samantha R Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Ambassador

      Location:
      Geelong Australia
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      07/2016
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      Unknown
      @Ed209
      Again, great initiative and call to action.
      I’ve donated and I think Danny would be overwhelmed if he knew what we were doing in his name.
       
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    11. MatthijsDJ
      Mellow

      MatthijsDJ Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Sliedrecht, The Netherlands
      Tinnitus Since:
      11/2014
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      No root cause found, most likely stress...
      Haven't been here for a long time... As meds helped me to habituate to the tinnitus thing...

      So was shocked and surprised when this news reached me via Facebook... Never talked to the guy but saw his willingness to help others and wasn't aware he had still major issues (with/due to) tinnitus.
       
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    12. GregCA
      Jaded

      GregCA Member Benefactor Hall of Fame

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      03/2016
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      Otosclerosis
      RIP Danny Boy. You are missed.
       
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    13. carlover
      English

      carlover Member Benefactor

      Location:
      London
      Tinnitus Since:
      1986
      Hello all, have to say I usually let this sort of thing go without comment just thoughts for that person as to me it can come across a bit me me me to comment if you get me.

      Thing is I can't let this go, Danny Boy gone, that's really hard to take, gone, he was part of this group, a big part. We don't know the circumstances but if it's a possibility he could have been helped, it's too late. This is bad bad bad.

      Hopefully there is another life somewhere and he's living it Tinnitus free.
       
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    14. lymebite
      Vegged out

      lymebite Member Podcast Patron Benefactor

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      United States
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      2013
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      Unknown
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    15. Natalie Roberts
      Haunting

      Natalie Roberts Member Benefactor

      Location:
      USA
      Tinnitus Since:
      10/2015
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Pregnancy or mild hearing loss.. Who knows.
      Logged back on to pay my respects. Danny Boy was always responsive to my messages and posts when I first developed tinnitus in 2016. He was supportive and kind. I will always remember him for that, because those were dark times for me. We need a cure or at least a good treatment for this horrible condition that silently impacts so many of us..
       
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    16. Marijana
      Kick ass

      Marijana Member

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      Croatia
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      2013
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      Most probably standing (working) near speakers on a festival
      Just saw this on Facebook and my heart skipped a beat. Logged back in after a long time just to reach out. I remember Danny bumping in my threads and just reading his posts throughout the years. Danny I really hope you are at better place now and that you have found that little piece of heaven for you. My condolences to your family and loved ones.
      Rest in peace brother, you won't be forgotten here!
       
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    17. cspc
      Studious

      cspc Member

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      02/2018
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      Acoustic Trauma
      I didn't have the chance to get to know @Danny Boy but he was very active and helped a lot of people in the forums. Rest in Peace Danny.
       
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    18. Melike
      Studious

      Melike Member Benefactor

      Location:
      Istanbul, Turkey
      Tinnitus Since:
      17 / 03 /2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Most probably TMJD and neck issues that came with it.
      Oh, so very sad. I hope you found a little peace of mind and a piecee of blissful silence finally Danny.. My heart goes out for his little girl left behind.

      Thanks @Ed209 for the action and I as well will donate in the beginning of August.
       
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    19. Kelvin

      Kelvin Member Benefactor

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      UK
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      June 2016
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      Dental Work
      Ahhh man...I only just ready this. He was always so helpful. So sad it had to come to this for you @Danny Boy
      RIP man X
       
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    20. housemzk

      housemzk Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      Jan 18, 2018
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      concussions, wisdom teeth removal, neck, jaw, stress, noise?
      Didn't know him personally, but his posts were always useful and always had meaning. He was an invaluable source of information when tinnitus 1st hit me. Donated.
       
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    21. Tempest
      Tired

      Tempest Member

      Tinnitus Since:
      2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Loud concert
      I have to admit the username didn't say much to me, but once I realized who it was (from the avatar, I remember those), it was kinda shocking.

      I really hope he finally found peace.
       
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    22. Kritish Gooriah
      Buzzed

      Kritish Gooriah Member

      Location:
      Lille (France)
      Tinnitus Since:
      07/2017
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      ear surgery acoustic trauma tmj ETD
      RIP Danny.
       
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    23. Ecip

      Ecip Member

      Location:
      Edmonton, AB/Switzerland
      Tinnitus Since:
      4.11.2015
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      Still unknown... possibly noise exposure?
      And yet he plays on, eh...

      Also; FUCK U TINNITUS.
       
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    24. Starthrower
      Wtf

      Starthrower Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

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      January 2002
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      Dental Surgery
      For those of you especially @Christian78 - I understand your grief and pain losing your internet/facebook/TT friend Danny. A loss like this cuts so deeply into one's heart and soul. Very few (outsiders) understand the depth of pain. This grief will hit you in many ways.

      The empty space inside your soul. The blank computer screen where you once spoke with Danny - the knowledge of his life and unhappy relations who hurt him in too many ways to count. This is for his young daughter to one day read and understand - her father's importance in our world. She will someday see how he helped so many of you despite his own horrible living conditions and personal financial situation.

      Maybe create another thread and take time to grieve and talk with each other about the pain. This is so important.

      Be patient for the fundraiser to get established and grow.
       
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    25. Ed209

      Ed209 Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

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      He replied again actually:

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    26. Rog

      Rog Member Benefactor

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      NY and Brazil
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      02/2014
      Nothing more than PEACE to you Danny
       
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    27. generalfuzz

      generalfuzz Member Benefactor

      Tinnitus Since:
      01/2013
      Cause of Tinnitus:
      ototoxic reaction to relafen
      Really sad to learn of this. Rest in peace Danny.
       
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    28. glynis
      Feminine

      glynis Member Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

      Tinnitus Since:
      2004
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      Meniere's Disease
      Would he like to promote Tinnitus Talk? Have a chat with Markku or maybe he could do a blog for Tinnitus Hub...
       
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    29. grate_biff
      In pain

      grate_biff Member Benefactor

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      Moss, Norway
      Tinnitus Since:
      09/2014
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      Acoustic trauma using headphones
      OMG! That is really sad to hear!

      He was a really nice boy and he was the one giving me a lot of hope, when I first came on here 3 years ago. He had a very investigative mind and was not afraid to test things out and tell about it. Kinda like "Viking".

      If you go back 2-3 years, you´ll even find the words "I love you" in some of my posts to him.

      RIP Danny Boy. Jeez, this was sad :bawling:. He really gave a lot of people hope!
       
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    30. Ed209

      Ed209 Member Podcast Patron Benefactor Ambassador Hall of Fame

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      I don’t think he would as he’s on a world tour at the moment. I’d feel awkward asking if I’m being honest because I know he’s a busy man and I don’t know him at all.
       
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