Back in December, Dredd GaRayn was diagnosed with Burkitt's Lymphoma, a rare and lethal type of cancer. He underwent surgery and rounds of intensive chemotherapy, hoping to silence the call of death. When it was time to check if treatments were successful, he emerged victorious in his fight against the cancer which has killed many. It's an incredible feat, to say the least, but what's really amazing is the incredible support of his World of Warcraft guild - Guardians of Malingon.

Dredd shares his story:

"...When the state, charities, governor, news agencies, senators and even the president of the United States did not respond to my family's pleas for help to keep a roof over our head, help to keep the power company from shutting us off from a $1,500 power bill and keep food on the table for my kids while we incurred expenses of me missing work, my Guild stepped up.

"Sedren 60 human priest formed a fund via paypal and was able to get donations from guild members to aid my fight to live. Redlit 60 human warlock and his lovely wife...Brindange 60 human paladin donated a large sum of money to help pay our bills. Mystify and his lovely lady, Luvforlorn (60 warlock and 56 priestess) donated a large sum of money to help our fight as well.
Krete, Jeeden, Shinyou, Havokskiss, Frsotedtears, and everyone else in our guild, Guardians of Malingon, have total raised almost $4,000.

"There are many many more in our guild who supported my family in this fight, but they wont tell me who all donated because they wanted to help and not want it back. You have our love..."

This is one's a remarkable story. It goes to show that online gaming guilds are real communities with real people who value life and friendship. The story may not restore your faith in humanity, but you can acknowledge that there's still hope yet.