TD-5766 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 On Saturday, June 28th, 11 members of the Carolina Garrison were able to brighten the day for about 15 children at the Hemby Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC. We were fortunate enough to have Legion Founder Albin Johnson join us to troop and he was able to bring R2-KT along for a day with the kids. Albin was also kind enough to bring R2-KT shirts and figures that garrison members gave out, along with Legion coloring books and some Star Wars trading cards to the kids we visited with. We also really made one young boy's day that was supposed to go to camp next week but now is not able to go because he is in the hospital. He said that our visit made up for him not being able to go to camp. Everyone, patients, staff and troopers alike, had a great time. The Carolina Garrison also has plans with the hospital to make these visits a regular twice a year event. A local news station filmed our visit and it will be airing tonight. As soon as I can get a link to the footage I will post it here. I want to thank Albin and all my fellow troopers for making this event a success. Check out photos from the event below. (Write up by Luis Diaz) My wife Connie and I with Albin and R2-KT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Thanks for sharing - that's what it should be all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locokarma Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 I couldn't have said it any better! Well done, guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6170 Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 okay that just made my day !! Kudos to all of you! Its post like that , that make me proud of everyone who rocks Imperial Armor! Being able to help raise money for worth while orginazations and bringing a smile to kids of all ages is one of the reasons I bought my armor and doing so has been worth all the money I shelled out for all my gear... To all of you guys huge thumbs up You make all of us proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakengine Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 The childrens hospital events I've done have always been the best. thanks for sharing your pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchy Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 You really made it an unforgettable day for the kids over there having a hard time.. respect!! And Albin, R2-KT.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-5766 Posted July 2, 2008 Author Share Posted July 2, 2008 Thanks all! This is our second trip there this year and now it's official with the Hospital. We will be going there twice a year now..spring and fall. Along with R2-KT we hopefully will have R2-D2 with us on future trips. Hopefully we can drag Chris Bartlett down with his C-3PO this fall. Duke University Children's Hospital will hopefully be coming up this fall as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-6958 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 Great work and pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-443 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 one word: AWESOME Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Dirty Trooper Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Great job ! Cool to see Albin around also. Hope to see him soon again ! You all have done something special people...only people with a special heart can do something like this ! Big respect, RAY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-4455 Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 great work! congratz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphoid Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 Great work, man. Maybe I'll be there with you guys this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caomhanach Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Great job guys... Never had a chance to troop a hospital but looks like everyone enjoyed and appreciated you being there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nico Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Very cool, good work! Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandalorianWarrior87 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Very cool, good work! Thanks for sharing! I second that. Great work guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4128 Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Great work guys, these kind of troops are what it's all about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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