A Sign of Respect

Many of you may know about Callum Jones. This is his story. Callum is a 2 year old boy who suffers from a genetic disease known as Tay Sachs. This unfortunately is currently incurable and without constant care and medication, Callum would die. Now, what does this tragic story have to do with gaming? Well, the thing is that Callum's father, Fuc3 (Nigel Jones) is a major online gamer and with the help of the online gaming community, Callum's life and the lives of others in similar situations to Callum can be saved. We at UKT recently caught up with Fuc3 and his long time online friend Sparky to raise awareness and see what ordinary gamers can do to help.

Firstly I would like to say thank you to my guests for taking the time to answer my questions, I understand this must be hard topic to talk about.

Callum was first diagnosed as having Tay Sachs when he was only 8 months old. Naturally this came as a massive shock to Fuc3 and his girlfriend Natalie. He had this to say about it:

"At an early age, Callum grew very fast and looked great. He was healty and full of life and spirit. But one day he started to hold his head at a slant. Natalie and I knew there was something wrong so we took Callum to the doctor. We arrived at Heath Hospital, worried that Callum's neck was broken or something....

I remember it like it was 10 seconds ago. We were called to a room. The doctors didn't look us in the eye so we were naturally alarmed. The doctors gave us the normal stuff.. 'we don't know how to put it etc..' but Callum has Tay Sachs. I asked what does this mean? He said that he will not reach the age of 5. CRASH............. My world ended there"

Soon after, Callum began to lose control of basic functions such as speech, sight, movement and laughter. This deeply affected Nigel and he turned to gaming as a way to help relieve the obvious stress he was undergoing. He soon realised that there was great opportunity in the gaming scene for LANs and in particular, LANs to raise awareness and money for his cause. Although not treatable, there maybe a treatment which could maintain his life, perhaps for a month, perhaps a week, if at all, it isn't known.

In an attempt to raise both awareness and money for the treatment, Fuc3 founded Quakethon. This, in the winter of 2000 was renamed Gamerthon to include a wider range of multi-player games. In Fuc3's own words his aim is:

"To have massive public events teaching and grooming young minds in a cool fashion. The secret is to not let them know that they are being taught."

Gamerthon/Quakethon is a series of LANs which have raised a significant amount of money for the hospital at which Callum is being treated. However more money is desperately needed and there may be plans for a Gamerthon 3 in the near future.

What can you do to help? Fuc3 and the Gamerthon team are in desperate need of equipment to run the LANs. So if you could help provide please do be in contact. For everyone else, it would be most appreciated if you could idle in IRC (Quakenet) in #GAMERTHON and as a sign of respect please wear a "^c" tag in front of your name. Support from such big names as Sujoy Roy is already eveident and the channel is normally very full but any further demonstrations of support are always welcome and you can also pay your respects in #Callum. On a final note, any donations to the tyhafan childrens hospice are well appreciated and will not go amiss.

Fuc3 and the team would like to thank everyone for showing their support in #GAMERTHON and to let everyone know that his family are grateful for the good wishes sent by the community. He would finally like to add:

"Special thanks to J Corry (Sparky) and thank you to tyhafan childrens hospicefor looking after my son"

Thank you once again to Sparky and Fuc3 for talking to me and we want you to know that the best wishes of UKT are with you.

DeCrEpId

Feel free to comment on this article below or in the forums.

Comments

appz
Founder
UKTerrorist
22:33 14/4/2001
My deepest sympathy too you fuc3. I hope that everything goes well for you in the future. And I hope people donate in anyway possible. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^beans
23:25 14/4/2001
condolences FuC3.
Im sure there are a lot of people out there that share your frustration with costs of medication. If we all stand together put in a couple pounds we will make a difference! [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Octafed
23:25 14/4/2001
I can't do much financially. I'm broke!
But I will sure support you in any other way possible! My mind will be with your son forever!

Damnit. i'm sitting here crying.. I normally do not cry ever. But in this situation, I don't know what to do...

All my energy goes to your son.

Get well! :*( [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Cazza
00:08 15/4/2001
yea i know what u mean:(
i feel sad aswell and i wish that it could be treated in some way.
I would try to help with money but im onley 14.
deapest situation to them both [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^akirA
00:14 15/4/2001
f***3 sypathy form the bottem of my heart . dont forget that there is always a chance , fate aint always crewl , spend all hours god sent spening time with the callum , my deepest symapthy to you and your family
AkirA [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
C^TINY
00:18 15/4/2001
i only heard about callum 10 mins ago , and i have got me envilope wiht a 5er in it on its way , i am upset about this , and if there is anything else u need come to #$oul and talk to akira , i am upset but i am keeping posotive and so should u , in words of wise akira "there is always a chance"
fate will diside m8 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
PsychoSheep
10:27 15/4/2001
you sick b****** [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
MaTRiX
11:34 15/4/2001
ive come to read these messages, not intending to leave one, but after seeing this recent message it makes me sick to think that some sicko can type such a thing.
I hope things turn out as best they can for you FuC3, good luck mate. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Psyclops
12:04 15/4/2001
Sick wat do u expect from a nation of sick;os [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
decrepit
Croydon
13:05 15/4/2001
Check out www.ukterrorist.com/support to see how you can help/contact Fuc3 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Raider
13:08 15/4/2001
Condolences Fuc3, I cant even come to terms with how hard it must be for you and your girlfriend. Just never give up hoping that everything might turn out ok, howeva unlikely it may be, and as this is Easter Sunday, it might be a good idea for every1 to pray to God for Callum, even if u dont believe in God. Will spread the word in IRC m8, its the most i can do, only 15 :(
Sorry m8......sorry, the only words i can think [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
RataXiS
13:23 15/4/2001
Nige:

I've known you longer than some of the ppl leaving messages here, and its nice to see that there's so much help and sympathy for Callum... I've idled in #quakeathon and #gamerthon for ages, but I didn't know you needed financial help... gimme a yell and tell me how to help.

Love and Respect
Joel / RataXiS [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
RoGu3
13:39 15/4/2001
I have made a donation to the hospital for you FuC3 I hope your son gets the treatment he needs and gets well,

Bests Wishes and Love
[RoGu3] [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Blitz
Editor
UKTerrorist
13:40 15/4/2001
:( [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^scar
15:38 15/4/2001
gl to callum my deepest condolences ... [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
jAmEs*
16:32 15/4/2001
Condolences to Fuc3,
I am so sorry to hear about your young child, if anyway possible I will try to help and support your needy cause. Remember, God works in mysterious ways, you son meybe cured! :) I wish you and your family luck in the search of your son's disease.

- jAmEs* [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
DEICIDE
17:59 15/4/2001
Hey Nigel aka Fuc3 my best wishes and prayers go out to you and your family and most of all your son, I hope some sort of miracle happens and he lives, there is always some hope.

Colin. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
ChubZee
19:49 15/4/2001
I am very sorry to hear about your son and I am going to make a donation to a charity to help people like your son [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^BiG
19:52 15/4/2001
I am very sorry to hear about your son and i hope the best happens to him meaning i hope he gets better [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Pinky
22:35 15/4/2001
I am very sorry to hear about your son if we all put a few pounds in will make a big difference i was gonna get a new fan but am not we all do that.I just stopped thinkign about my self and my computer more imporant things .So all you out there try your best to give whatever you can i am only 14 soo...

pinks [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
DoGGY
13:40 16/4/2001
damn :/ [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
bioniC
16:45 16/4/2001
Good luck!
I wish all the best for you and your family!
Keep fighting!
Peace [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
FuC3 + natalie
20:40 16/4/2001
thx all from me and natalie means alot

where very suprised by it all the support has been fantastic thx [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^porq
20:44 16/4/2001
.... fuc3 m8 - what can i say .

We have all been here to support you . But in the end - you must take the final few steps - Were always here if you need us -

porquer -- and the (UK) q2 homies

ps - sent you somthing in post [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Swatt&Snigger
22:58 16/4/2001
Be strong for him as love will see you through
my thoughts are with you [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Sparky
14:42 17/4/2001
[13:16] <c^FuC3^c> : CALLUM HAS GONE UNDER THE WEATHER
[13:16] <c^FuC3^c> : AND IS REALLY POORLY
[13:16] <c^FuC3^c> : ITS UNTRUE
[13:16] <c^FuC3^c> : IM VERY SCARED ABOUT OUT COME
[13:16] <c^FuC3^c> : BB FRIDAY
[13:19] <c^FuC3^c> PLS
[13:19] <c^FuC3^c> GIVE THAT MESSAGE
[13:19] <c^FuC3^c> TO ALL
[13:19] <c^FuC3^c> THX
[13:19] <c^FuC3^c> HOPE TO CYA ALL FRIDAY [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
GoldFish
03:32 18/4/2001
:( [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^Vix3n
13:01 18/4/2001
Im sorry i really dont know what to say but 1 thing i do know is im here to support you! [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Bill (WDB-mrorange)
13:42 18/4/2001
fuce, hope u feelin ok n stuff, let me know if u want cheering up, i do a wicked irc tap dance ;)
take care buddy
bill (that funny bloke u always say should do standup) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^]Blade[
13:52 18/4/2001
I do not know Fuc3 but reading that made me Pritty upset of how an innocent young boy could suddenly fall ill with Tay Sachs. This is one of thouse things that make us all feel for the ones involved, Fuc3 and his girlfriend and their families. Sorry to hear the Bad News Fuc3 you have my Deepest sympathy and i you have my full support :(

p.s. when i get payed ill send ya some :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
:UK*A:Rad
20:31 18/4/2001
Damn =/
Im sure there are thousands of ppl out there who would more than be willing to give out financial support for such a worthy cause such as this. I'm broke but will do everything in my power on IRC to make this know, just in the hope that someone with money will hear (Bill Gates get reading !)

My deapest sympathy goes out to you Fuc3

Rad www.uk-assault.com [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^Biohazard-
22:05 18/4/2001
Condolences to you.
:*( [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^P01NTY
00:12 19/4/2001
Deepest condolences,

Being a father myself I can imagine what you must be going through. My prayers are with you and Natalie.

TTFN - [LGD]P01NTY [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
[LGD]Unf0rgiven
09:43 19/4/2001
Like everyone else here i am really sorry to hear this. I would like to do all i can towards this fund, i don't have money but i would like to help someway...I think we should all put a little something to it..Fuc3 keep up the good work m8 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Hadez
13:39 19/4/2001
I can't do anything else than condolate to you.. But I will surely think about your son and if there are going to be a Gamerthon LAN around my community I will definetly be there. I hope things work out for you in the future.. Good Luck! [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Velocity
13:59 19/4/2001
Well, what can I say, im extreemely sorry to hear about your son fuc3, when I hear about things like this it makes me think of how well off me and my family are. Im only 15 but ill do my best to make a donation. Best wishes , dont give up. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^fir3bal
17:28 19/4/2001
i dont know how hard it must be for u and natile , i am gona send some money (whats your adres plz) i cant help that much m8 , i feel so bad that a normal kid could get such a nsty disease (sorry if its mispelt =D) as somebody else said "god works in mysetrius ways" gl to the future

Fir3

p.s chin up =D [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
TankGiRL
20:34 19/4/2001
All my support, love and prayers to Callum and his family.

It is sad and can almost seem unfair when those who we love so dearly, and those who we are closest to, are the ones we see in pain and who are taken from us. All we can do is love that person as long as we can, giving them all the strength we can. When they are taken from us, we all must carry on that love and let that person live forever in us. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^FuC3
17:35 21/4/2001
hi all i have got internet here at ty hafan
but its got web sense so i can only add mesages
well read yours and then answer back
i cant stick on irc nothing cos it doesnt allow it really gay

right well callum is gone from bad to worse

his stomach has packed up so there no more medicine
and no more feeds

hes a a thing called a srynge driver and that contains morphen

i really dont no when or if callum will survive the next phew days

i really dont

thx for all the support

i will check this site every hour

as im bored as f*** of being around morbid b******s

thx from natalie and nigel [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Joel / RataXiS
07:05 22/4/2001
Nige/Fuc3 - pls keep us posted :|

Is Callum gonna pull through this one? How can I be so insensitive as to ask a question like that? I'm not meaning to be nasty mate...

Hugs to you, Natalie, Callum, and yr daughter too (name slips my mind :op)

love

Joel [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
FuC3
17:35 22/4/2001
CALLUM HAS COME TO HIS FINAL HOURS SO SAYS THE DOCTOR

I HAVE TO ADMIT HE LOOKS REALLY BAD

LO JOEL THX FOR REPLY SEEMS EVERYONES LEFT CHANN AND s*** LIKE U AND OTHERS SAID IT DOESNT LAST I FEEL LET DOWN BUT HAY I NO THE NICE PEEPS FROM THE BAD

O AND THX TO THE c*** WHO SENT ME I HOPE CALLUM DIES MAIL THZ A f***ING BUNCH U w**kER [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
nigel
20:22 22/4/2001
pls tell my channel im here typeing pls [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Joel / RataXiS
10:16 23/4/2001
Nige:

Much love to you and Natalie.... i'd say I hope Callum pulls through this but I suppose that isn't gonna happen :'(

Pls keep me & anybody else posted....

Thanks m8
*hugs*

Joel [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
FuC3
11:19 23/4/2001
callum past away at 4 o clock this morning thx all

hope to speak to ya soon [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Sparky
23:51 25/4/2001
s*** Nigel i dunno what to say mate, theres no way in this world i could even believe how u feel or what u r thinking at this moment. My heart bleeds for you mate, i wouldnt wish this on my worst enemy.

If been with you from the start really, like before i ever kne what was happening, i helped u bring #quakeathon together and now #gamerthon but i remember when it was like just 5 of us in #qa3.

My deepest sympathy and condolences go out to you Nigel and Natalie and to the rest of your family circle.

Take it easy mate, i hope to hear from you soon.

On behalf of FuC3, Hell and myself i'd like to thank everyone for joining #gamerthon and idling showing respect and support even by wearing c^ for Callum, but as Callum's life came to a close it seems #Gamerthon will come to a close with it. However if there is anyone out there, who feel they can still make a difference and have experience and knowledge of organising lans and fundraiser events and still wish to help out please contact me as soon as possible.

jcorry@ntlworld.com
Thanks [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^Ross|Code47
00:14 26/4/2001
Thoughts and prayers go out to Callum, Fuc3 and his relatives. On and Offline. I was astounded at the support in the #gamerthon channel and hope the whole idea of #gamerthon continues.

I firmly believe that Callum is in a better place now and thats one thing which we should all look to at this time.

From me an all my friends at Clan -DR-. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
[ToD]Asmodeus
00:41 26/4/2001
ive known sparky for about 3 or 4 months online. He's never mention u or ure plight to me before but today he posted a link to the story. I had my hand in my wallet and a tear in my eye by the time i got halfway down.

Every post i read i hoped callum was going to get better in the next. by the time i got to the end i felt horrible. I feel so deeply for you even though ive never met you and though these are only words i hope knowing people really do care somehow helps you.

If gamerthon is going to keep going to raise awarness about the disease id be more than willing to lend a hand any way possible ill be sending some cash off to the Hospital tommorow morning.

Again my deepest sympathies

Luke Collins [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
a3-Dayjah
11:52 26/4/2001
Ive had mates die on me, ex-girlfriends pass away, but to have my son pass would crush me more than any concievable happening.

Id like to offer my condolences to fuc3 and his family, and also to all of those in #gamerthon who have lived the last while hoping for a more positive result.

#gamerthon stands testament to what a community is all about, something which we all lose comprehension of in real life.

Luv goes out to everyone in that chan and even more to fuc3 and his natalie. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
the_one
22:55 26/4/2001
Fuc3,

you don't know me, I heard about Callum through sparky who hangs out on our chan. I don't know what to write really, whatever I say won't be anywhere near enough. My heart goes out to u, things like Callum's death just shouldn't happen, I hope that knowing that all of us in the cs community are thinking about you eases your pain just a tiny bit, I know it would be foolish to think it could do anything more.

t1 in #dr on quakenet, if there's anything I can do don't be afraid to ask. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
chris-
09:37 27/4/2001
Really sorry to hear of your news nige, must feel horrible, if theres anythin i can ever do ill be in #gamerthon still, hope you and your wife are ok. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^RoGu3
00:29 28/4/2001
All I can say is R.I.P Callum, my Prayers are with you and I am sorry to hear ab out your loss Nigel and Natalie :(

As The Mighty has Fallen
As the Strong has come weak
Just Think of the memorys
Even the ones that are bleaque.
Just think of your son in heaven above
Held very closely in gods hand of love
The Love that u hold more for your son
and you know always one day u'll forever be one
-R.I.P Callum- [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
TankGiRL
13:51 29/4/2001
I know it may not be the same.. but I remember my when my gran died. I felt terrible, we were always so close.. she had MND.. she was very ill for about 10 years.. but at the same time I was sad I was also happy that she wasnt suffering anymore.
My heart goes out to you Nigel, you and the rest of your family. Keep safe the thought that Callum is in a better place now. His suffering and pain has ended. But as I said before, he will always live forever. In the hearts of every person who has been effected by your loss.

My prayers be with you. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^PuPs
14:11 29/4/2001
my sincere condolences to u and ur family fuc3 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
ryan
17:15 5/5/2001
yo sorry its a bit late i know everyone has stopped sending stuff but im different to people im slow well soory callums family and god rest his soul may he rest in peace [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
FuC3
04:00 3/6/2001
hi all is there any help for the lan
im strugling here ive had my pc nicked too and me and nat have split up

hmmm my mobile is 07813402199 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^will
23:03 19/9/2001
I met nigel at the dragon lan in cardiff, i never knew that callum was his son, yet i remember the day he died, irc was packed with many ppl showing thier respect for his son and family by wearing the tag. I cant excatly say what im feeling now knowing you myself, im sorry for all the pain and the suffering that callum, you and the rest of your family went through, the disease sounds horrible, all i can say is that i feel your pain through my experiences dont want to make you more upset with my stories. But my heart goes out to you and your family m8, RIP callum.

See you at theEdge m8, gl with the event wish you all the best, should be a blast. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
CJ
01:04 11/10/2001
I am so sorry to hear about Callum. I have made the appropriate update to his website:
http://members.aol.com/webdesign4free/callum.html [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
c^Phant
09:52 30/12/2001
Condolences Fuc3.
This makes my heart hurt. I am actually crying. I did not know about this b4 today, and as i read through the comments i can tell that callum did not make it. I hope that you and the mother may still keep up the spirit and not get lost in the same way I know many people would. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
mfig
06:57 8/11/2004
deepest sympathy to you. All the best for fundraising.

Matt [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
target_practice
04:30 6/6/2005
Gamming can really help people, so I'm glad I sit my ass infront of my computer all the time. Best wishes for you and your son, I wish I could help, but i'm only 13. This article touched my heart, I'm sitting here feeling really bad, comming close to tears thinking about this. Best wishes, and I hope everything goes well. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
target_practice
04:33 6/6/2005
Wow sorry for the double post, but I read up a couple lines and I feel like a really ass. R.I.P Callum, and best wishes with you Fuc3 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Culexus2001
04:57 19/10/2005
ill give you sad dicks at ukt some work to do, you can concentrate on deleting my posts and banning my accounts you weaklings. its what your best at you hopeless c**k suckers [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Culexus2001
04:58 19/10/2005
ill give you sad dicks at ukt some work to do, you can concentrate on deleting my posts and banning my accounts you weaklings. its what your best at you hopeless c**k sucking geeks [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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