gazmosis[501st] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Everyone remembers the heartwarming story of Mimi. She is the little sweetheart who underwent cancer treatment and was visited by members of the Midwest Garrison. She wanted to go for a walk and took the hand of our own TK 41551 (Eric Werner) and the rest is 501st history This past weekend, the Midwest Garrison with help from hospital administrators and Mimi's parents, were reunited and payed a visit to our little trooper. It was a total surprise to her so to see her in a Vader suit was a surprise to the troopers!! A HUGE shout out to Walt at Walt's Trooper Factory for donating her birthday present: his incredible kid's helmet with the upgraded molds. I built it with extra love for her her. She will treasure it forever! 22 Quote
BlackSun51[TK] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 It was an honor to be a part of this! Thank you to everyone who was involved! -Eric -41551 Duty. Honor. Empire! 7 Quote
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Holy cow...This sort of thing really puts a lump in your throat. That smile is worth a thousand words, and I'm glad to see she is doing better. Thanks for posting this, Steve, and to Walt for supplying the mini-bucket. Wow... what an organization this is!! I personally think that the first photo of her and Eric should be in a permanent archive... 9 Quote
C0bra_M3nace Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Fantastic guys! I would LOVE to take part in something like this. Bravo to all involved! Quote
dak[TK] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 You guys all did good for her. Great picture of her holder the trooper hand as they walked down the hall. 2 Quote
Artshot Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 That first photo, Truly a photo that paints a thousand words. 5 Quote
Warkicker Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Hats (helmets) off to the Midwest Garrison for bringing a smile and a little happiness to a sweet child! I work with a lot of sick kids and this brings tears to my eyes. I agree that first photo is priceless and bittersweet. 3 Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Who's cutting onions in the Federal Building????? Beautiful, beautiful story, about a beautiful little girl. Thanks Steve, for building that bucket and sharing the story, and please extend my thanks to the MWG members involved.Thanks Walt!! Is this one shared via the Legion or the Garrison on Facebook? This is the kind of thing that I'd love to see shared by our Detachment Facebook page as well. I mean, Mimi is a Stormtrooper after all. 7 Quote
MinionTK[TK] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Now THIS is why I joined. What a great story. thanks for sharing. #badguysdoinggood 7 Quote
walt[501st] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Ahhhh crap .... Now I need to find a lie to tell my wife why I am crying.... Thanks for the props guys. But I did the easy part You guys that do this type of troop. You are the real heroes here. I give mad props to you for your strength. And the kids you all bring joy to!!! This is the real reason I joined a great group!!! 10 Quote
sskunky Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 And there it is. I'm off to cry now. 3 Quote
Wipeout Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 So awesome. Great photos, awesome kids helmet. Good job fellas! Quote
Tolo[TK] Posted February 24, 2016 Report Posted February 24, 2016 Bucket off to the people involved in this. Quote
Sentry71[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Now THIS is why I joined. What a great story. thanks for sharing. #badguysdoinggood Exactly my thoughts as well. Except, erm, I'm still working on joining...? 1 Quote
iceman25c[501st] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 This is fantastic! The first picture was the one I used to explain to my wife what the 501st was all about. I joined shortly after. So glad to see her doing well. 2 Quote
humperdingle Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Very close to my heart this. Having seen first hand, how important it is to give sick kids a glimmer of happiness, this is just the kind of thing i've volunteered to do. I've partnered-up with a couple of local kids' cancer charities, who can call me to do visits to the oncology ward. I say it's close to my heart because my daughter was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2009, having just turned 9. Smiles and laughter are extremely valuable at such times A huge well done to you guys 7 Quote
zv288bot[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 So awesome. The 501st is really full of a great bunch of guys and gals. So motivating, Love it. 1 Quote
fuumantroop[TK] Posted February 25, 2016 Report Posted February 25, 2016 Thabk you for sharing! Pure amazing awesome sauce! 3 Quote
starsaber25[Admin] Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 What a great story. Everyone involved should be proud of what you have done to make such an impact on this girls life. This will leave a lasting impression in her head and when she gets older these types of gratitude will make her become a caring person who will do the same for other people. Great job guys! 2 Quote
Fleetfang[TK] Posted February 26, 2016 Report Posted February 26, 2016 Buckets off to everyone who was involved! Proud to spread the news of Bad Guys Doing Good! https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion/posts/10153999708704752 (If that link doesn't work, check it again about two hours from now. ) 5 Quote
gazmosis[501st] Posted February 27, 2016 Author Report Posted February 27, 2016 Another huge shout out needs to be given to Andy (Wildcardz) for donating a helmet stand for Mimi to keep and display her helmet. Thank you Andy!!! 1 Quote
Dark PWF[Staff] Posted February 28, 2016 Report Posted February 28, 2016 Buckets off to everyone who was involved! Proud to spread the news of Bad Guys Doing Good! https://www.facebook.com/The501stLegion/posts/10153999708704752 (If that link doesn't work, check it again about two hours from now. ) Thanks for getting the share out there, Brian! Quote
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