IL- Wilmette, Kids Birthday Party 7/30/14

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IL- Wilmette, Kids Birthday Party 7/30/14

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Really simple troop. Buddy of mine from work was hosting a Star Wars themed sleepover for his 11 year old. It was very last minute and midweek, so I had to fly a solo mission, with my trusty clone from the Galactic Academy serving as my co-pilot! While the kids were off bowling, Aiden and I got to the house and geared up. They came back home, sang happy birthday, and then we walked down the stairs.

The room got REAL quiet as kids froze with spoons of ice cream midway to their mouths.... and then the room got real NOT quiet! The kids freaked out. Big time. Since it was small and quiet there, we actually did sort of a Q&A. They asked about how we got paid (Imperial Credits of course), what it was like working for Vader (I wouldn't say a bad word), and which button on my chest box called my mother to come pick me up (one of them had seen the Triumph video recently).

Then after about 30 minutes in costume, we went buckets off. Aiden shared some ice cream and cupcakes with the kids, and we did another Q&A about the 501st this time. They were really curious about how the gear was made, and the work we do. Afterwards, they went off to do some Star Wars themed science experiments.

A quick trip, but a fun one.

Tour of Duty:
1 Hour, TI - 9526

Charity Donation:
$250 to American Cancer Society in the name of the 501st Legion

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Re: IL- Wilmette, Kids Birthday Party 7/30/14

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ToD updated. Great job on doing the birthday party! :thumbs:

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Re: IL- Wilmette, Kids Birthday Party 7/30/14

Post by Schph Gochi »

Thank you so much for your effort Steve!

Sometimes those last minute events can turn out to be the best.

Adding to Charity Blog and charity totals...

Thank you again!

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