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Post by /\/\att on Nov 9, 2005 2:37:06 GMT -5
There's a little 3 year old boy (my own son's age) named Ryan Williams. He's been diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma and is currently undergoing chemo! He's ONLY 3! but get this..he's a HUGE Batman fan. He insists that all around him call him Batman..he watches the movies, loves the toys, dresses up like the bat. This little man is not only tough, he's cool, too! Legions Of Gotham would like to organize ALL Batman fans from any and all sites to a toy drive. We have Ryan's mailing address, and if you're interested in donating a toy, dvd or just anything Batman to this little fan, please contact me at matt@legionsofgotham.org and I'll send you his addy. This is the xmas season gang..and who needs a Batman toy more than this guy! Lets show him and his family what Batman fans are all about..and hopefully, in a few years Ryan will be with us here on LoG posting about Batman! you can read more about Ryan here: www.caringbridge.org/cb/inputSiteName.do?method=search&siteName=ryanwilliams
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Post by ThatBlockoGuy on Nov 9, 2005 7:13:34 GMT -5
Matt, does Batman have a wish list ?
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Post by /\/\att on Nov 9, 2005 7:18:12 GMT -5
Not that we have obtained.
but to keep it from getting too complex, just think of something cool...hopefully he won't have it lol!
A shirt..socks...figures...beanies...plush....books!
that sorta thing
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Post by arkhaminmate on Nov 9, 2005 8:35:53 GMT -5
I read this at BOF i'll help anyway I can. I've already signed his guest book a couple of times. One guy signed as Commissioner Gordon.
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Post by jasontodd2 on Nov 9, 2005 13:21:51 GMT -5
I will do what I can, could you please send me his address /\/\att? What a brave little guy, I love his Batmobile slippers
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Post by JokerFC on Nov 9, 2005 15:25:21 GMT -5
god thats just awful-Ill gladly go get a begins collectors ed figure for him since they arent available in the states-but how would I go about getting it to him?
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Post by /\/\att on Nov 9, 2005 15:58:42 GMT -5
As I stated, just email me and I'll send you his address!
This cause has already generated a number of emails today, including those from very prominant members of the industry! People I didn't even know checked out our site!
Very exciting developments. I'm hoping Ryan will benefit well from all this!
Now, don't stop here! I want dozens, no hundreds of packages coming to this brave little man. Lets show him what Batman fans are all about!
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Post by jlavaia on Nov 9, 2005 19:22:46 GMT -5
i'm in, that's a horrible story and since i can help i will help.
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Post by gotham95 on Nov 9, 2005 21:27:53 GMT -5
Count me in. I'll look around and some up with a nice box for him.
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Post by BullocK on Nov 10, 2005 2:09:52 GMT -5
[shadow=red,left,300]Matt, you know I'm willing to help out on this. PM the address to me, and I'll get this little guy some Batgoodies.[/shadow]
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Post by JokerInc on Nov 10, 2005 13:13:13 GMT -5
I'm in, I'll hook him up with some stuff
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Post by batman1961 on Nov 12, 2005 20:45:33 GMT -5
most deffinately will help him out.. I'll try to find him some special Bat- things..
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Post by jimmymiro12 on Nov 13, 2005 7:04:13 GMT -5
I guess I am in. I will do what I can but remeber I am young and I don't have alot of money. Matt please send me their address I will see what I can get on black friday. Do you have any idea what he doesn't have? Maybe I can get him the Batman Riddler because it hasn't been released yet. Does he like Robin too?
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Post by ThatBlockoGuy on Nov 15, 2005 7:59:54 GMT -5
Matt if you could post, pm or e mail his address it would be appreciated. I was thinking that I'd order something from Amazon (TRU) and have it shipped to him. Amazon allows for international purchases (item can be paid for if you live in Canada), however the shipping address must be in the USA. I'd really like to send him something before X-Mas.
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Post by Batlaw on Nov 15, 2005 10:47:20 GMT -5
I second that Blocko!
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Post by JokerFC on Nov 15, 2005 15:41:27 GMT -5
going to get the collectors Ed fig this saturday then he is away- I want to get it posted now to beat the overseas Christmas postal rush we always expierience-last thing I want is this not being received
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Post by adobe73 on Nov 20, 2005 21:25:25 GMT -5
Matt,
I would like to help too. I just emailed you to get Ryan's address.
I really appreciate you posting this.
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Post by jimmymiro12 on Nov 26, 2005 15:54:21 GMT -5
I wanted to let you guys know what I bought him and also I talked to his dad so if you really want to make the kid happy get him BANE!!!! I called his parents and they said he loves Bane but doesn't own him so if any Banes you have.
I bought him Batman Begins
Batman w/ breifcase Ra's al Ghul Ducard (brown) Scarecrow
The Batman Strange Sleeves Joker
The Batman DVD Vol. 1 and 2
I plan on getting him more but that's what I picked up yesterday.
REMEBER BANE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by /\/\att on Dec 11, 2005 1:27:14 GMT -5
***UPDATE Firstly, the outpouring for Ryan here has been amazing. We heard from his mother the other day..she said he was receiving the packges. I was happy to hear so, because you just never know! She wanted to thank everyone for their generous outpouring of support for Batman (ryan) Now, I'm honored to bring you this photo of Ryan...he's in a pile of loot sent to him by the Toy Factory. They produce a lot of claw machine toys..and their art director saw our post on Ryan..he was moved and wanted to send him some stuff...just look at that face! This is thanks to you Bat-fans...taking care of our own! I also know that he received two Batman Strikes comics signed by writer Matthew K. Manning! A VERY kind gesture on his behalf. Thanks Matthew! Keep the packages coming guys...no need to stop now! Our love and best wishes to Ryan and his family.
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Post by gotham95 on Dec 11, 2005 3:35:19 GMT -5
We heard from his mother the other day..she said he was receiving the packges. I got a Thank You card from her the other day. Thanks for the update Matt! It's great there is such an interest from the community.
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Post by /\/\att on Jun 6, 2007 12:17:21 GMT -5
I went back to check on Ryan recently, and much to my joy he appears to be in the clear from his illness. By the looks of his photos he's back to being a fairly normal little boy.
Thank you to everyone that sent things to Ryan. I got a lot of industry support on this one and we had everyone from Kids wb to Toy Factory sending him stuff and support. Way to go Bat-Fans.
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Post by ??The Riddler?? on Jun 6, 2007 13:00:15 GMT -5
[shadow=green,left,300] That is great news, glad to hear that. Way to go everyone [/shadow]
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Post by Batlaw on Jun 6, 2007 16:21:35 GMT -5
AWESOME! Thanks for the update Matt!
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Post by Eric on Jun 6, 2007 21:37:01 GMT -5
Its good to hear some good news in this world. Happy for him.
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Post by /\/\att on Jun 13, 2007 11:31:24 GMT -5
an update from Ryan's mother.
"We are enjoying a "NORMAL" summer. We only go to the cancer clinic every 3 months for scans and tests. We used to go twice a week, on a slow week. Ryan is swimming, playing, and being your typical little superhero. We really appreciate the toy drive you organized for our son. He plays with his action figures daily. He still loves BATMAN. Although he now includes other superheros in his play, Batman is by far his favorite. We will always have a warm place in our heart for you and the other batman fans who helped Ryan get through a very tough treatment with your good wishes, prayers, and gifts."
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