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MLK · 06-19-2009, 08:55 PM

wow, im glad she was able to have her last wish fulfilled before she passed on. good job pixar

prankster · 06-19-2009, 09:08 PM

what a heartbreaking story. i'm so glad that pixar was able to do that for her.

great post cymbol!

PoLskA · 06-19-2009, 09:31 PM

very awesome of Pixar...

its soo sad tho...

MCT · 06-19-2009, 09:33 PM

this is one of the saddest stories I've read all year. Kudos to Pixar, but it's just very depressing to hear that she couldn't hang on long enough to watch the movie, and her mom had to describe it to her while she was taking her last breaths.

jj5206 · 06-19-2009, 10:51 PM

this is sad...but it is nice to see that Pixar did the right thing...

thecroshow · 06-19-2009, 10:56 PM

incredible story, really puts life into perspective. reminds me not to take for granted the "litte things" like taking my niece to see "Up" this weekend (my 3rd viewing).

this story brought tears to my eyes, just like the movie. =/

Secretagentnumber6 · 06-19-2009, 11:08 PM

Class Act, Pixar. Class Act. Disney has always been very involved in make a wish also. I remember about 5 years ago a little girl with cancer came into the Nashville Applebee's I worked at to eat. Her last wish was to go to Disneyworld, and she wanted to drive there from her home Kentucky. Disney gave them full passes and free stays.

CYMBOL · 06-20-2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by thecroshow

incredible story, really puts life into perspective. reminds me not to take for granted the "litte things" like taking my niece to see "Up" this weekend (my 3rd viewing).

this story brought tears to my eyes, just like the movie. =/

Yeah, after reading this story I may have to break down and go see this in the theaters.

tilapiah6 · 06-20-2009, 02:46 AM

Wow. That was the most touching story/thread I've probably ever read. That was amazingly compassionate of Pixar to do this for the poor girl. Just incredible. I teared up a bit; I cannot lie.

I was going to wait for the Blu-ray release, but I'm definitely going to see Up now.

thedarkangel1975 · 06-20-2009, 03:03 AM

Major Props to Pixar

Jellybeans · 06-20-2009, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by thedarkangel1975

Major Props to Pixar

Yup, couldn't agree more!

Mr.White · 06-20-2009, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MLK

wow, im glad she was able to have her last wish fulfilled before she passed on. good job pixar

+1

wallendo · 06-20-2009, 03:18 AM

It many ways "Up" is a great film for this type of occasion as it deals with carrying on after a loss.

Great job Pixar!

It is unfortunate, however, that they were not able to get a wheelchair for her earlier so that she could see the film in a theatre in 3-D.

Blu-Jedi · 06-20-2009, 03:37 AM

With all the bad things you hear and see on tv today, it amazes me stories like this never make the 6 o'clock news. A very big salute and praise to Pixar for this. Not only did they show compassion which is rare from Hollywood, they showed class. It's just sad that these stories don't make the headlines. My thanks to Pixar and everyone who shares this as a sad but heroic story , especially the parents.

Plasmachick · 06-20-2009, 03:58 AM

Friend of mine used to babysit her. She's been really sick for a while. She was just tired and ready to die. This is so heartbreaking.

The Big Blue · 06-20-2009, 04:32 AM

Godspeed to Colby

Love to her family

and respect to Pixar

doctorsteve · 06-20-2009, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Diesel

wow....that is so sad

but pretty freaking awesome of Pixar to do that for her

I think if we could all try to make the most of the opportunities we get - to help someone else out, or somehow make someones life a little better, their pain a little less - well, the world would just me a little better.

Sappy, but true. I applaud Pixar for their effort.

chemokidd · 06-20-2009, 04:39 AM

aw that made me cry

that is such a good story to know about Pixar being so generous

Being a cancer survivor I know the pain of having cancer & many more of us are touched by it every single day. I'm glad to see people help in any way possible
great job Pixar

Jwilly019 · 06-20-2009, 06:25 AM

Way to go Pixar! Sad for the girl and her family though.

kevinbr100 · 06-20-2009, 08:15 AM

yup great story, still on my list to see in digital 3d

. someone wrote on the local newspaper ocregister message board, that they knew an pixar employee involved in this case, that one dvd was created, the only one to exist with Up on it, was taken to the girl for a private screening in her room, escorted by an employee. the commentor also said that pixar does honor such requests occasionally, but tries to do it as quietly is as possible, and wants no publicity or credit for these situations.

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06-19-2009, 08:55 PM	#21
MLK Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:131 Trading Score:31	wow, im glad she was able to have her last wish fulfilled before she passed on. good job pixar

06-19-2009, 09:08 PM	#22
prankster Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:LA/OC, California Blu-ray collection:408	what a heartbreaking story. i'm so glad that pixar was able to do that for her. great post cymbol!

06-19-2009, 09:31 PM	#23
PoLskA Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Livonia, MI Home Theater Gallery:50 4K collection:954 Blu-ray collection:2593 DVD collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:382	very awesome of Pixar... its soo sad tho...

06-19-2009, 09:33 PM	#24
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	this is one of the saddest stories I've read all year. Kudos to Pixar, but it's just very depressing to hear that she couldn't hang on long enough to watch the movie, and her mom had to describe it to her while she was taking her last breaths.

06-19-2009, 10:51 PM	#25
jj5206 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:288 Digital collection:238	this is sad...but it is nice to see that Pixar did the right thing...

06-19-2009, 10:56 PM	#26
thecroshow Power Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Victoria BC Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:1	incredible story, really puts life into perspective. reminds me not to take for granted the "litte things" like taking my niece to see "Up" this weekend (my 3rd viewing). this story brought tears to my eyes, just like the movie. =/

06-19-2009, 11:08 PM	#27
Secretagentnumber6 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St Louis Area Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:212 Trading Score:4	Class Act, Pixar. Class Act. Disney has always been very involved in make a wish also. I remember about 5 years ago a little girl with cancer came into the Nashville Applebee's I worked at to eat. Her last wish was to go to Disneyworld, and she wanted to drive there from her home Kentucky. Disney gave them full passes and free stays.

06-20-2009, 02:46 AM	#29
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Wow. That was the most touching story/thread I've probably ever read. That was amazingly compassionate of Pixar to do this for the poor girl. Just incredible. I teared up a bit; I cannot lie. I was going to wait for the Blu-ray release, but I'm definitely going to see Up now.

06-20-2009, 03:03 AM	#30
thedarkangel1975 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Pennsylvania 4K collection:34 Blu-ray collection:375 DVD collection:12 Digital collection:360 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Major Props to Pixar

06-20-2009, 03:18 AM	#33
wallendo Power Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southeastern NC 4K collection:100 Blu-ray collection:1027 DVD collection:7 MA collection:3 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4	It many ways "Up" is a great film for this type of occasion as it deals with carrying on after a loss. Great job Pixar! It is unfortunate, however, that they were not able to get a wheelchair for her earlier so that she could see the film in a theatre in 3-D.

06-20-2009, 03:37 AM	#34
Blu-Jedi Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	With all the bad things you hear and see on tv today, it amazes me stories like this never make the 6 o'clock news. A very big salute and praise to Pixar for this. Not only did they show compassion which is rare from Hollywood, they showed class. It's just sad that these stories don't make the headlines. My thanks to Pixar and everyone who shares this as a sad but heroic story , especially the parents.

06-20-2009, 03:58 AM	#35
Plasmachick Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Sunny Southern California	Friend of mine used to babysit her. She's been really sick for a while. She was just tired and ready to die. This is so heartbreaking.

06-20-2009, 04:32 AM	#36
The Big Blue Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:98 Blu-ray reviews:1	Godspeed to Colby Love to her family and respect to Pixar

06-20-2009, 04:39 AM	#38
chemokidd Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nashville, TN Home Theater Gallery:30 Blu-ray collection:108 Blu-ray reviews:8	aw that made me cry that is such a good story to know about Pixar being so generous Being a cancer survivor I know the pain of having cancer & many more of us are touched by it every single day. I'm glad to see people help in any way possible great job Pixar

06-20-2009, 06:25 AM	#39
Jwilly019 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:192 Trading Score:9	Way to go Pixar! Sad for the girl and her family though.

06-20-2009, 08:15 AM	#40
kevinbr100 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews: 4	yup great story, still on my list to see in digital 3d . someone wrote on the local newspaper ocregister message board, that they knew an pixar employee involved in this case, that one dvd was created, the only one to exist with Up on it, was taken to the girl for a private screening in her room, escorted by an employee. the commentor also said that pixar does honor such requests occasionally, but tries to do it as quietly is as possible, and wants no publicity or credit for these situations.

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