We weren't planning on attending Comic Con event. That was until Millie's Princess Foundation asked us to attend the opening press conference on Thursday morning. We were very hesitant since Lilly's numbers were supposed to drop with all the chemo she's been getting. But, after much consideration we decided to take all the precautions we could and go. Boy were we in for a surprise! We didn't know quite what to expect. So, we showed up at 10:30 to meet up with Amanda Flamm from MPF, Anything Can Be, Braelyn's family and other cancer kiddos. We were escorted on stage alongside many cosplay attendees to be a part of the opening of Salt Lake Comic Con and welcoming many celebrities to the event.
It was pretty amazing to be a part of, as we watched all the celebrities come out on stage. We saw Lou Ferrigno (the Hulk), Jason David Frank (Green Power Ranger), Rob Prior (Artist, director), and many others. After they were introduced they came to stand next to us. Eugene Clark (Actor/singer) started talking to Lilly, so she in turn wanted to give him one of her pass along cards. She noticed that actor Manu Bennett was admiring the card she gave Eugene, so she decided to give him one as well. Manu was so impressed by Lilly he asked if he could hold her, and the next thing I saw was him taking her out on stage. He talked about her courage in fighting cancer and that he was going to give the first $1,000 he earned at Comic Con to her and challenged all the other celebrities to donate to local charities like Millie's Princess Foundation.
Wow!... Wow! What an epic moment. Lilly didn't quit realize just what took place, but she sure enjoyed her moment with Manu on stage.
Manu was so kind to Lilly and concerned about her treatment.
After the press conference we were able to walk around the event and meet up with a few people before the mad house came in. We were able to enjoy many of the vendor booths without the worry of crowds. We did make sure to sanitize constantly and we were able to leave before the madness began.
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| Lilly received a signed copy from Manu Bennet. |
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Rob Prior told all the cancer kids to stop by his booth
and pick out one of his art works.
(I think Megan will be a little jealous) |
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I asked Rob Prior if I could have one as well.
Can you find the Chicken head? |
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| Eugene Clark |
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| Smaug |
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| Gollum |
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| Amanda Flamm at the Millie's Princess Foundation Booth |
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| Mountain Trolls |
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| Watch out! You may get stepped on. |
I later returned on Saturday to meet up with Manu to talk about Lilly and how she was admitted for pancreatitis and was in a terrible amount of pain. He was genuinely concerned for her well being. He truly was a Smawesome (super mega awesome) person to meet. I am very grateful there are people like Manu, all those with Millie's Princess Foundation, and so many others that have shown kindness and generosity to us and Lilly.
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| Manu Bennett is SMAWSOME! |
Thanks Salt Lake Comic Con for making this a memorable moment in time.
