The parents put in a last minute request for some trooper support for their son Micheal's 5th Birthday party. They had heard about and saw the Garrison at the Autism speaks event as they have a nephew with Autism.I made contact with the parents and made a slight detour by their house on my way to Legoland. They were very excited I could make it. I arrived before the guests arrived and suited up in a back room. once most of the guests arrived, the Dad started playing the Star Wars theme and opened the doors for me to march out. There were a lot of oohs and ahhs, some children thought i was cool, others cowered in fear behind parents...including the birthday boy Once everything was said and done, i did get all the kids to at least give me high fives and fist bumps. I handed out my trading card to the children, took some photos, and made my exit. I just received an email from the mom saying how happy they were, and even though Micheal was a little timid, he has talked non-stop about the stormtrooper at his party.
Attendee:
Steve M, 7345, TK
hours trooped = 1 hour
A donation was made to Autism Speaks for $100
http://secure.autismspeaks.org/card2.as ... QLZOHLhLYE
Me and the Birthday Boy
Ensuring a fair lightsaber duel...look at the kids eyes with the Sith blade...i think he has potential
Yep...women love a man in uniform that's her husband...in the back...he just kinda snuck in there last minute LOL
All pics: http://s1099.photobucket.com/user/Midwe ... olingbrook
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Re: IL-Bolingbrook/60490 - Micheals B-Day- SUN 6-23-13
ToD updated. Great job!!
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Re: IL-Bolingbrook/60490 - Micheals B-Day- SUN 6-23-13
Great job, really glad you were able to swing by!!
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Re: IL-Bolingbrook/60490 - Micheals B-Day- SUN 6-23-13
I bow to you Steve!
It takes a LOT of courage to go it alone....
a testament to your commitment and your comfort level in your TK!
Sent to charity blog and added to charity totals..
you certainly earn my admiration...and to that I will throw in a certain kama
It takes a LOT of courage to go it alone....
a testament to your commitment and your comfort level in your TK!
Sent to charity blog and added to charity totals..
you certainly earn my admiration...and to that I will throw in a certain kama