This weekend a dream is coming true for a patient.
Earlier this year I overheard that a colleagues terminal cancer patient had a wish to take her husband to see the Pittsburgh Steelers play. They had been longtime fans but had never seen this NFL team play live. When the nurse mentioned this dream to me, I told her we should try to make it happen...we didn't know how, but had an inkling that if we tried, that it could be possible.
As they say, timing is everything, and this May, I spoke about this dream the #140conf in Los Angeles held at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. Magic happened.
Jeff Pulver donated flights, Yahoo donated hotel rooms, others contributed money for transportation, and the attendees of the #140conf that night raised $400 for spending money.
All that was missing for them were tickets to the game.
A colleague who works with us, knew someone, who knew someone in the NFL. The story got to Lynn Swann, a NFL Hall of Fame Football Player, and a former player for the Steelers. He graciously gave 4 tickets to see the Home Opening game for the Steelers this weekend in the Heinz Suite.
Incredible.
You have to understand that this was not my patient, I didn't even know their name when I mentioned this dream at the #140conf. This was a stranger to me, who had a dream, that I wanted to try make happen.
When I first called this patient, after consent, with the news, they were in shock, as they didn't know who I was.
Them: "Who ARE YOU?"
Me: "I'm just someone who heard about your dream from a nurse and wanted to try to make it come true."
We met later on that week so that we could hug and meet face to face. It was truly an amazing moment.
The dream for this patient which seemed so far fetched and almost impossible is coming true this weekend.
Pittsburgh or bust.
Thank you to everyone who contributed, gave, shared, and most importantly made a family believe in the power and kindness of strangers.
Every act makes a difference. Each act is like a ripple. in the pond of life...when these ripples multiply, amazing things happen.
-Krupali
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3 comments:
Keep on making those dreams come true... I'm in awe of what is being accomplished through you ... with the help of good/caring people!
Yay! Thanks for posting the follow-up on this story, Krupali!
As someone who was at the conference that night, I will always remember the magic we all felt as you were sharing your stories. I'm so glad that this dream has come to fruition.
You're one special lady. Thanks for reminding us all of what's truly important in life.
LOVE IT!
such an awesome story!!! You are a good apple my dear. Blessings to you! ps - please be in touch if u r in NYC for the 140 Conf!! ~Kathy, your Delta-friend @Lunchboxbunch www.healthy-happy-life.com
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