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Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27140 Posts
January 31 2011 04:22 GMT
#1
Recently news broke that KT Rolster progamer (P)Violet has been diagnosed with acute leukemia. In light of this news and suggestions from forum goers, we have decided to add an orange ribbon, the colour of leukemia and the KT team, to the top banner. It is a small gesture, but one made with the best wishes of our entire community behind it. You can read more about the situation in this letter to fans from the KT manager Lee Ji Hoon:

+ Show Spoiler [translated by doothegee] +
Hello, this is Lee Ji Hoon from KT Rolster.
First, for all those who are keeping Violet on their minds, I deeply thank you in place of KT Rolster and Violet himself.

To be honest... after the STX game, Violet was planned to be first up in the Woongjin game too. But after the STX game, his skin wasn't in the best condition, so we got his blood checked at the dermatologist..
We got signs that were suggesting leukemia so we got his bone marrow checked ASAP. Obviously, the role of the lead-off player for the Woongjin game was replaced by Stats.
Even then, we and the players were thinking that it was probably a mistake.. and that if the bone marrow results came out, that everything would be okay. On the day of the actual bone marrow test, because we had a game, someone from the office and Suny went with Violet.
They said the results would come out this morning, so the person from the office and I accompanied him.
We really had a positive mind, thinking that nothing would be wrong.. but the result turned out to be acute leukemia.
I felt my eyes going black.. How would Violet feel? There are many different types of leukemia, but for now, it seems lymph-related. The precise disease name and the method for curing it will come out in the next 3-4 days.

Right now, there aren't any hospital rooms in which he can stay in, so he is being treated in the emergency room. All the players and their parents are staying by his side so hopefully he won't be lonely ^^
Violet is always so bright and positive, so I'm sure that he will be able to handle any type of treatment, and we'll help him as much as we can by his side.
I was so proud of my players... as soon as Violet was diagnosed, they all went to Kang-nam and gave blood. It really made me warm and fuzzy inside... I really feel like a lucky person to be working together with these amazing kids ^^
Violet's still fine. As usual, messing around, laughing, chatting a lot... beating up his teammates and cursing (-_-)
Even though when the chemotherapy starts and he has to go through different types of treatments, I'm sure he'll suffer...
On that note, the reason why we told the media immediately... is that rather than letting them know when he is having a hard time, we felt that it would be best to let everyone know when he's still doing okay and the news wouldn't hit them as hard. A lot more people than we expected are behind Violet and supporting him and worrying about him, so as his Manager, I feel infinite gratitude and I'm touched beyond expression..

Jung Ho is definitely going to be cured 100%.. and we'll have him return as KT Rolster's "Bread" Toss. (T/N: Bread = Shik Bbang = Korean for the F-word. He was caught cursing on camera after losing to M18M)
We ask for your continued support.
I know a lot of people are going to be curious.. so I'll let everyone know whenever we hear of any developments during the treatments.
Thanks for reading this so late at night, and take care of your own health too, because it's cold outside. Thank you.


Violet is one of the few Korean progamers who reads TeamLiquid on a regular basis. He has served as a valuable bridge between the insular world of Korean esports and the world. In 2009 he sat down and gave us an interview, which I recommend you take the time to read.

What can you do now? NeverGG has started a project called " Messages for Violet" where you can post a message that will be collected into a book and sent on to him. You can also take some time to educate yourself about cancer, and how it affects nearly every person on earth at one time or another. Finally, you can watch Violet at his best, tearing apart zerg on Heartbreak Ridge.



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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nv2ZvRAzBzU

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ModeratorGodfather
bkrow
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia8532 Posts
January 31 2011 04:36 GMT
#2
Really great to see TL take on this suggestion and show some form of support for Violet.. We are all hoping for a recovery! He has the whole sc community behind him!

Thanks for this initiative
In The Rear With The Gear .. *giggle* /////////// cobra-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!!!!
liaf
Profile Joined April 2009
Norway318 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-31 04:40:28
January 31 2011 04:40 GMT
#3
nevermind
Reading the interview now
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Keitzer
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States2509 Posts
January 31 2011 04:41 GMT
#4
wow, i hope he gets better
I'm like badass squared | KeitZer.489
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
January 31 2011 04:41 GMT
#5
Thanks for reading this so late at night, and take care of your own health too, because it's cold outside. Thank you.


A nice touch at the end!

I know I've wished Violet well previously, but we're all supporting you Violet :3
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
January 31 2011 04:42 GMT
#6
Cool initiative, I urge everyone who hasn't left a message for Violet yet to do so.
ModeratorFlash Sea Action Snow Midas | TheStC Ret Tyler MC | RIP 우정호
ptbl
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6074 Posts
January 31 2011 04:43 GMT
#7
I'm glad to see TL and the community showing support for Violet. Thanks for doing this!
Don't mind me
DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
January 31 2011 04:43 GMT
#8
Thanks Manifesto. Hope Violet gets better!
LiquipediaBrain in my filth.
emperorchampion
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada9496 Posts
January 31 2011 04:44 GMT
#9
<3 TL.

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Megaliskuu
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5123 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-31 04:45:56
January 31 2011 04:45 GMT
#10
Violet fighting! Theres also a thread in bw general "Going Violet for Violet" which gets donations for a general fund for leukemia.
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Kenpachi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States9908 Posts
January 31 2011 04:46 GMT
#11
oh man i remember that interview! it was the first i read here on TL
Nada's body is South Korea's greatest weapon.
Yurie
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
11799 Posts
January 31 2011 04:48 GMT
#12
Nice touch. Just noticed it when I woke up and updated the page.
KissBlade
Profile Blog Joined October 2004
United States5718 Posts
January 31 2011 04:49 GMT
#13
Teamliquid can really amaze me at times. This is one of those times. =)
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
January 31 2011 04:50 GMT
#14
GOOD LUCK VIOLET!

would be terrible for him to leave us
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Heyoka
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Katowice25012 Posts
January 31 2011 04:52 GMT
#15
Violet is an awesome player and great personality, it rules we're able to give him our support that way.

That game vs HoGiL was sick.
@RealHeyoka | ESL / DreamHack StarCraft Lead
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
January 31 2011 04:52 GMT
#16
That's really nice

on another note, if bread is the korean f-word, then how would they say bread without cursing?
Ares[Effort] *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
DEMACIA6550 Posts
January 31 2011 04:53 GMT
#17
Yea really nice!
Hope you get well violet
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Wala.Revolution
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
7582 Posts
January 31 2011 04:55 GMT
#18
Best wishes and kudos to TL.
Stuck.
Equinox_kr
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States7395 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-31 05:00:04
January 31 2011 04:58 GMT
#19
Well judging from the interview it's a huge relief to hear that he'll be cured 100%.

Still sucks that he'll be out of action while he's undergoing treatment, he's one of my favorite players.

Violet fighting!
^-^
meegrean
Profile Joined May 2008
Thailand7699 Posts
January 31 2011 05:01 GMT
#20
Nice idea with the ribbon. Get well soon, Violet.
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