UPDATE 6 yr old Riley missing his 1st Show

StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
edited September 2012 in The Porch
UPDATE:

Well, guys, you all ROCK! And all I can say is that Mr. Mike McCready is just about the classiest person on the face of this planet. You already know no shout out, but that's fine. Something very special was done for Riley. I just have to leave it at that. Know that you all had a part in making a little boy very very happy :)

Love you ALL. Peace, Jo

Dear Pearl Jam,

PLEASE SAY GET BETTER RILEY at some point during the show so we can video tape it and play it at the hospital for him. He was planning on going to Made in America to see Pearl Jam. It would have been his first show. Riley is a 3rd Generation PEARL JAM MEGAFAN!

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If anyone at 10 Club or anyone affiliated with MIA could get word to the band you could make a very sick little boy very very very happy.

Two days ago after being sick for a while and then having so much belly pain he couldn't deal with it any more, Riley's doctors hospitalized and then transferred to the Children's Hospital at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA.

He has been tentatively diagnosed with Crohns Disease, after ruling out so many other things.

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Since he LOVES EDDIE and MIKE and since he is aware of Mike's struggles with Crohns and since he is missing what would have been his first Pearl Jam Show with his Dad (Ross, my son) and Grandma (me), it would mean SOOO MUCH to him if Eddie or maybe even Mike could just mention a get well to Riley during the show?

Even MORE AWESOME would be if Ed or Mike could shout out to him before doing LUKIN....if you do Lukin.
Lukin is his favorite Pearl Jam song....(he doesn't know "ALL" the words LOL! after all he is 6!)


I know its late. I know it is last minute.
My 6 year old grandson RILEY would have been seeing his FIRST Pearl Jam show at Made in America.
He is a HUGE fan of both Eddie and Mike and has been since he was a baby.


If ANYONE CAN GET WORD TO THE BAND it would make a little boys dream come true.
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Just one more word....Ross and I were not going to go to the show since Riley is in the hospital and feeling so bad, but he WANTS us to go. He wants us to see Pearl Jam, and he so wishes he could be there. His Mom will be staying at the hospital with him and he will be receiving photos and video from us via cell phone/computer.

THIS WOULD MAKE HIM SO HAPPY!
peace,
jo

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  • emjotemjot Posts: 2,722
    My thoughts are with you small-heart.gif

    Hugs and kisses to Riley! He is an awesome young man... Hope he'll feel better soon...

    Really hope this whole thing will work, it would be amazing, somebody: make this thing happen!
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  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    Please SHARE????

    I don't know how to reach the band at this last minute. I have posted on Mike's twitter and FB, and some of the affiliated fan pages. I have emailed 10C but its the weekend and last minute.

    This would mean SO much to Riley, you wouldn't believe it.

    If you guys could share around, we would be so grateful :)
    peace,
    jo

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  • appieappie Posts: 1,441
    Jeezz Jo..What a sad story for everyone involved.. :(
    Please give Riley a big hug from me and wish him the best..So sad he misses the show and you most know how that feels..

    I hope all turns out well and your wish will be heard..

    Good {{{{{{{{{{{vibes}}}}}}}}}}}} and wishes to all over there

    Riley be well soon my friend..
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  • What is Riley's favorite song? Maybe they will dedicate it to him at the show. My thoughts and prayers go out to Riley and his family.
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  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    AliveinFL wrote:
    What is Riley's favorite song? Maybe they will dedicate it to him at the show. My thoughts and prayers go out to Riley and his family.


    LUKIN! hahaa funny for a 6 yo right?
    he doesn't sing "all" of the words..at least not out loud :)

    I have tried to reach out as much as I can think to do, facebook, twitter, email...but I don't know how they will get the message when I am sure they are at the festie already, and rehearsing, sightseeing etc.

    Anyone who can share this in an attempt to reach the band has my undying gratitude.

    As you can imagine, Riley is one of my most favorite people on the face of this planet!!! :D

    Thanks so much

    Peace,
    jo
    peace,
    jo

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  • Awww, what a heartbreaking story!

    My thoughts are with you & your family.

    Hoping that Riley's wish comes true & that he is feeling better very soon!

    Sending good vibes your way!
  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    Thanks so much everyone. I am passing the word.
    I'm thinking of making a sign...maybe some of you could hold up signs asking them to shout out a Get Well to Riley (Crohn's disease 6 yo in hospital) Maybe that would work.
    peace,
    jo

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  • NamiNami Newfoundland Posts: 5,997
    Wow... best wishes and prayers to RIley!

    Cmon PJ make it happen! Lukin for Riley!
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    hope he starts feeling better soon, Jo!!!

    hope the band gets word of this!
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  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    maybe some of you guys
    and me
    could hold up little signs asking the band to give a shout out/get well to
    6 yo Riley hospitalized w Crohn's missing his 1st show?
    peace,
    jo

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  • whispering handswhispering hands Under your skin Posts: 13,527
    Sending good vibes and prayers to the people that matter
    So Riley can have his wish! If this happens please post
    it for us! I really hope they do this for him..Mike
    is really super religious about his Twitter feed but there's
    tons of people that follow him do maybe continue to
    re-tweet often so he has a chance to see it, anyhow, super
    good luck Jo!My heart is with your family!! EVERYONE
    WHO FOLLOWS MIKE'STWITTER ACCOUNT PLEASE RE-TWEET
    ALL THIS FOR HER EVERY MINUTE, TIL WE GETA RESPONSE!!
  • StillHereStillHere Posts: 7,795
    thank you!
    peace,
    jo

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  • BLACK35BLACK35 Hanover, Ontario Posts: 22,855
    Hope the little guy starts to feel better and hope PJ will give a shout out :D
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    bump!
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  • I hope Riley gets his shout and he feels better soon.
    Best wishes.
    :)
  • Bump.

    Sorry to hear :( Hope he starts to feel better!!!

    I really hope this thread is brought to the band's attention. I'm sure if they read it, they'd be more than happy to oblige.
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  • shetellsherselfshetellsherself New Jersey Posts: 8,835
    XXXOOO to Riley! Give the kid some lukin!!!
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  • make it happen for the kid

    it totally can happen

    keep this thread moving and help put a smile on a sick kid's face
    i have a paper here that entitles me to fast track status
  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    bump!
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  • hgpjam11hgpjam11 Posts: 1,328
    I tweeted. (excuse me)

    More than anything, I hope he gets well quickly.
    I win.
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Sending you positive thoughts for both Riley's recovery and that the band dedicates Lukin to him.
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  • Best wishes for Riley! I hope the band sees this.
  • deftonesdeftones Athens, Greece Posts: 2,444
    My best wishes little man! I'm sure the band will mention you tonight! Our love from Greece to you :D
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  • EZ1221CEZ1221C Posts: 2,645
    bump. wishing you all the best
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  • Bumping this up again...don't want it to go to the second page.
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  • FlannelGalFlannelGal Minneapolis, MN Posts: 532
    Lukin BUMP for Riley!

    Feel better, little guy!
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  • emjotemjot Posts: 2,722
    YES!!!
    Waiting for Jo to say something more here but look what i've just seen on facebook!

    "RILEY's Message has Reached Its Destination! Gigantic THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for everyone who helped pass RILEY's message to #PearlJam along. Without invading anyone's privacy here, all I can say is that Mr. Mike McCready has a heart of gold..they don't come any classier than him. :) ♥♥♥"
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  • I wish Riley all the best!!! Keep on rocking... And let's face it: Lukin is a gem ;)
  • deftonesdeftones Athens, Greece Posts: 2,444
    em jot wrote:
    YES!!!
    Waiting for Jo to say something more here but look what i've just seen on facebook!

    "RILEY's Message has Reached Its Destination! Gigantic THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for everyone who helped pass RILEY's message to #PearlJam along. Without invading anyone's privacy here, all I can say is that Mr. Mike McCready has a heart of gold..they don't come any classier than him. :) ♥♥♥"
    :D
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  • mfc2006mfc2006 HTOWN Posts: 37,484
    em jot wrote:
    YES!!!
    Waiting for Jo to say something more here but look what i've just seen on facebook!

    "RILEY's Message has Reached Its Destination! Gigantic THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart for everyone who helped pass RILEY's message to #PearlJam along. Without invading anyone's privacy here, all I can say is that Mr. Mike McCready has a heart of gold..they don't come any classier than him. :) ♥♥♥"

    :clap::clap::clap:
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