'07' Dornbecher's Children's Hospital Visit - Feb. 17th.

[Carlos Spicyweiner]

Hey guys sorry to say I must bail out.  I wish you guys the best of luck and bring smiles to the kids faces.   Hope to see all of you soon in the near future


Randy

[guyactor]

Hi Randy, we missed you there.

Thanks to all who participated. We got to visit a few more rooms than usual, DCH was happy and children were all over the place.

Pics will be posted as soon as I can find my cord....

How was lunch?

Barry

[Carlos Spicyweiner]

Yah sorry for not making it down.  Had some stuff planned up here but I'm hoping to make it down there for an event before Starlight.  Its always nice to hang out with you guys.

[guyactor]

Could someone create a gallery for today's shots?

Thanks...

BA

[xrayman]

Done.

[guyactor]

Thanks, Scot.

BA

[sourdill]

              My grandson received a new heart at Stanford on Sept 1. He was in Doernbecher's Hosp this week having a biopsy and receiving meds to alleviate rejectioning. Your visit today was so awesome! I was the old guy with the phone camera and my grandson is Noah, the little 5 year old who loves Darth so much. You posed with him, you gently touched him; all of you meant so much to him. Thank you. Thank you.
And by the way, Leia is much more beautiful than that impostor who played you in the movies! You rock, L!! Thanks again.
                All of you, if you knew how much good you are doing, you would likely blush. But keep it up.
Sincerely
Ron Sourdill

[Daverian]

I would like to thank everybody for the opportunity to visit Doernbechers yesterday with you! It was my first time there. I have many stories to tell, but the one that I have to share is THE POWER OF LEIA!!! .....Karyn (Leia) and Allen (Obi) came and while winding through the rooms, I entered more than one where the child (fan of SW) was a little maybe overwhelmed or scared or unsure about me (TK)....when in walks LEIA!!! WOW!! I saw a girl's entire face change! I'm never going to forget that! Every comforting word out of Karyn's mouth you could see sink in with awe! I saw the same with Darth and Obi..the "Shock and Awe hanging on to every word",...but there is something about a benevolent character in white that stands for good and Karyn did so well!! BRAVO!! It almost makes me want to don jedi robes,   well....almost

I hope I can get my wife involved! She at one point expressed interest......doubt she will though, Sidenote: Eric's voice through that hyperdyne!!! WOW!! awesome!!

Thanks again guys for all you do!! It is an honor to be associated with a group as inspiring as this one!!

-Daverian

[Sith1299]

Wow!!  What more can I say, but to add my thanks to all that was there yesterday, it was great!!  I would like to address the comments by  Mr. Ron Sourdill, thank you, thank you, I remember your grandson and poor you having to almost lay on the floor to get that snap shot of me(Vader).  I would have kneeled down to help get a better shot, but I don't think I would have got back up!!  I enjoyed the chance to be Vader yesterday, thank you Barry for that chance!!!

It was nice seeing everyone again and nice to meet some new people.  Congratulations to David H.(Daverian) and Ben B. on your costumes and joining the group! Nick, your costume is coming along great! 

I must not be too bad of a "father", since "Leia" turned out OK!! Good job Leia, thanks for talking, since I was abit hesistant to ruin the Vader image with my nasally voice!! LOL 

One last thing...What about having some type of "business cards" with our garrison info/website address,, would be great to hand out to parents that might not have had the best camera when we show up unexpected!!

Thanks

[FireStorm]

I would like to thank everyone who went to DCH this time around!  It is always hard to see kids in such a terrible situation but the reaction that they have to us makes it ok somehow.  Their brave moments of coming to us and smiling and having a picture is worth the trepidation I have before a DCH run.  We really do make a difference to them, but I believe their impact on us is equally monumental.  Thanks to all who went.  Know that you made a difference!!!

[DoubleTap]

One last thing...What about having some type of "business cards" with our garrison info/website address,, would be great to hand out to parents that might not have had the best camera when we show up unexpected!!

We have had some in the past and every body had a few to hand out, but I don't believe any are left.  Maybe its time for a 2nd run.  I would be willing to pitch in cash if someone else provides the skills.  I agree that we should have a ton of them for our spotters to hand out.

[Daverian]

I would love to be involved in the design if possible....

[Ancient Fan]

I agree, but how about we place content on the back of the card with the URL's for the CCG photo gallery, forum, and parent 501st organization or any other relevant location.
I was asked repeatedly yesterday while spotting for the troops how to find the photo's that were taken during the troop.

If we can come to a design I will print up 1,500 through my work (3 part color). We can even have a mylar faced card material (shiny metallic like surface), let's come up with something with  a great "WOW" factor, after all - when citizens see CCG in costume the first thing they say is "WOW" so let's give them something of the same caliber for PR.


Phil

[Sith1299]

Sounds great Phil...That was the kind of info I was talking about, If it had our website address the rest is pretty straight forward once they are inside, just directing them to the "Gallery".

By the way, thanks for your help yesterday as well! and I like your "Vader Rocks"!!!

Michael


ps...you know I was thinking a cool watermark picture of vader on the cards would look cool!!!

[guyactor]

We've got cards made up. A great closeup shot looking down a line of ST''s and seeing part of vader at the end - Taken from last year's downtown photo shoot. Color, I believe. It's got all of that info. on it. But, I think we had a few out on the table at OMSI.

Anyone know where they are? They should be kept in a central location - but able to be given to whomever is going to the next event.

[However, I could be wrong about this whole thing and I'll get shot down like the Red Baron fightin' Snoopy  ]