Update. Terminal Cancer Patient’s Dying Wish is to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens

Star_Wars_The_Force_Awakens_trimStar Wars is important to us all.  That is why we are here.  That is why we come to this site daily to read bits of news or spoilers in anticipation of the great things we expect ahead.  We get wrapped up in new concept art, box office predictions, and debates over expectations.  So when we hear about someone like Daniel Fleetwood, it can put things in perspective quite a bit.

 

 

October 31st, 2015

 

Daniel Fleetwood from Texas is a giant Star Wars fan just like us.  But what sets him apart from the rest of the millions of fans waiting to see the new film, is that he might not get that chance.  In July, Daniel was diagnosed with a rare form of connective tissue cancer and given a prognosis of two months to live.  He’s already beat that life expectancy, but the outlook isn’t great for him to live much longer.  Daniel himself doesn’t feel he will make it until December 18th and if a man’s dying wish is to see the The Force Awakens, then it is up to his fellow members of the fan community to stand up and help him get just that.

 

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So, in honor of Daniel’s request to get an early screening we ask all the members of community who can find in your heart to support Daniel to make some noise on this topic.  Back in 2012 JJ Abrams was able to support a similar request from a terminally ill fan to see Star Trek Into Darkness, so this sort of campaign is not without precedent.  So we implore JJ Abrams, Lucasfilm and Disney to help Daniel out and let a dying man spend a small portion of his final days seeing The Force Awakens early.  If only to bring a brief moment of forgetful happiness to a dark time.

 

If you want to support Daniel, make some noise on social media.  The hashtag #forcefordaniel has been created to promote his request.  Share this on twitter, facebook, and whatever other platform you have where someone will listen so that we can put the size and unity of our community to use to help out one of own in his final days.

 

Update:

Daniel has received some great support over the last few days including endorsements from Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Mark Hamill!  It was also brought to our attention that there is a more practical and tangible way to show your support for Daniel.   If you want to donate to assist with his medical bills, please visit the GoFundMe started by his wife Ashley.

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157 thoughts on “Update. Terminal Cancer Patient’s Dying Wish is to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  • October 31, 2015 at 4:36 pm
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    This is heart breaking. Really hope Daniel manages to see Episode VII.

  • October 31, 2015 at 4:40 pm
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    Just look at him. That poor man. Way too young to go. I hope Disney or whomever has the power to do so sends him a copy. This man should get his dying wish.

  • October 31, 2015 at 4:56 pm
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    Touches my heart greatly. I have experienced the passing of a family friend at the tragically young age of 17 due to cancer, his wish was to live long enough to get his drivers licence. Sadly he didn’t achieve his dream. I hope and pray that Daniel has the strength to hold on, to opening night and a long time after. May the Force be with your my brother. Notice to Disney – please help to bring happiness to a person in need, we all know you have the ability – do you have the desire?

  • October 31, 2015 at 4:59 pm
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    May the force be with you, Daniel! JJ and Kathleen should let him see the movie early.

    BTW, isn’t this exactly the premise of the movie Fanboy, with Episode 1?

  • October 31, 2015 at 5:03 pm
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    Heart crushing..

  • October 31, 2015 at 5:04 pm
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    Yea. A real tear jerker. I will spread the the word. Hang in there Daniel!!!!!

  • October 31, 2015 at 5:11 pm
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    All these months of waiting made me figure we’d possibly hear about a tragic story like this. I’m surprised a cancer patient hadn’t made his or her plea much sooner.

    Best of luck to him.

  • October 31, 2015 at 5:14 pm
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    It breaks your heart. Sometimes we don’t know how lucky we are. I hope he gets his wish. #forcefordaniel

  • October 31, 2015 at 5:14 pm
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    Poor guy #forcefordaniel …I think he should be able to read the script to VIII too. I’m sure TFA has a lot of loose ends.

  • October 31, 2015 at 5:42 pm
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    That is so very sad and I hope he will get to see it.

  • October 31, 2015 at 6:02 pm
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    I have a bad feeling about this. What if he gets to see it, and he reveals plot points before he goes. He doesn’t really have to worry about a broken NDA, you know. We really shouldn’t give one person that much power.

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:17 pm
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      This is the most disgusting, selfish comment I’ve ever read. Period.

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:17 pm
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      I say so what if he does. The man’s dying, who cares. It’s just a movie after all.

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:42 pm
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      Yes, it would be so awful if a kid with terminal cancer spoiled a movie for you.

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:43 pm
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      This person you’re speaking of, will have absolutely no power the moment he passes, and you’re selfish attitude about leaked spoilers is the worst excuse I’ve ever read to not give someone their dying wish..

      /Facepalm

    • October 31, 2015 at 7:00 pm
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      Who gives a flying fuck, even if he did ? It’s a movie, and he’s a human being. Some things are more important than a movie spoiler or two, even if it is Star Wars 🙂

  • October 31, 2015 at 6:18 pm
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    JJ needs to give a special showing to him right now

  • October 31, 2015 at 6:21 pm
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    Honestly in these situations they should make this fellow’s wish come true

  • October 31, 2015 at 6:28 pm
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    I’m desperately sad for this poor guy’s plight. But the cynical part of me feels like this is playing on what Abrams did for the other chap before Into Darkness opened. He won’t be the only one who is suffering like this, and at what point do you have to say no?

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:35 pm
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      Seriously? “Playing”?

      The guy has TERMINAL cancer … gosh, people should stop criticizing and just for one second start being just a little bit more EMPATHETIC …

      • October 31, 2015 at 7:40 pm
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        To hell with empathy, it gets us nowhere.

        • October 31, 2015 at 7:44 pm
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          No. It gets YOU nowhere. Period.

      • October 31, 2015 at 7:52 pm
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        You seem not to grasp the meaning of my first sentence, which is entirely empathetic.

        Having a terminal condition doesn’t mean people can’t still take advantage of others. I’m not saying it is an unreasonable request, but would this request exist but for what Abrams did for Into Darkness, and what of those who are also suffering who whose suffering will go unnoticed?

        I hope the guy sees the film. But I also wish that the others suffering would get to as well, and I think if people were honest they know that isn’t going to happen.

        • November 1, 2015 at 4:31 pm
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          “Take advantage of others” …. sorry, you must have a really sick mind if this is how you a see a terminal patient’s dying wish … Is this also how you see the world around you?

          No, your comment is not empathetic at all … quoting your own words, it’s cynical.

          Daniel, if you’re reading this, rest assured you are not taking advantage of me, nor of 99% SW fans who expressed their comments here and who can totally understand and relate with your situation. I truly hope you can see this film and that you will have a terrific time watching it! Take care!

          • November 2, 2015 at 5:40 am
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            Yeah I agree. I wouldnt behove prince poppy pants a dying wish either.

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:37 pm
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      It even makes more sense with TFA because its not a reboot its a continuation, if I got stick in the last year here it would be my dying wish too!

      • November 2, 2015 at 5:41 am
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        Me too

    • October 31, 2015 at 6:51 pm
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      I don’t care if 10,000 people were dying… I’d still try to have them all see it. This is of course if I were personally wealthy and had studio ties. I mean it doesn’t cost that much to fly someone out with a screener and then bring them back.

      I dunno… I mean when you die it’s over. Let them have one small bit of happiness before it’s done. At least try…

      I don’t expect it of them. Nor is it’s their responsibility to do it. I just personally would do it in a heart beat… no matter how many times it needed to be done.

      • October 31, 2015 at 7:48 pm
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        I don’t disagree. I’m simply saying, where do you draw the line? There are millions of SW fans, and it’s reasoanble to assume that a good few hundred or few thousand are in a similar situation.

        • November 1, 2015 at 9:21 pm
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          Where do you draw the line???
          YOU DON’T; not for something like this. It’s like you think they’re taking the piss or something!

          • November 1, 2015 at 9:34 pm
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            Ok, so shall we suggest Lucasfilm make an announcement that anyone who is able to produce a medical report can get an early screening? Even if it’s thousands of fans?

          • November 2, 2015 at 5:41 am
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            Why the hell not? Would you be out anything.

          • November 4, 2015 at 12:07 am
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            At the end of the day, I still have at least 50 natural years left before I hit my 70s. This guy has less than 6 months. If seriously ill fans want to watch films before they die, let them. I don’t read spoilers. And you’ll only get spoilt if you go searching. Stop being selfish.

          • November 4, 2015 at 2:57 am
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            Selfish? How are any of my comments “selfish”? Laughable remark.

          • November 6, 2015 at 8:13 pm
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            Yes

          • November 6, 2015 at 10:20 pm
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            If that’s their dying wish then yeah; why not?

      • October 31, 2015 at 7:49 pm
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        They’d still have to pay, right?

      • November 1, 2015 at 1:16 pm
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        I find it amazing that people are more concerned about someone getting preferential treatment or spoiling the plot for other fans. Even though I’m a massive Star Wars fan, at the end of the day I know it’s just a movie. If a dying man gets his wish, I couldn’t give a toss if someone told me the ending. Life goes on. The selfishness of some people saddens me.

        • November 2, 2015 at 5:41 am
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          Amen again to Hilary

      • November 2, 2015 at 5:37 am
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        Right…some people didn’t understand this point either. I do

    • November 1, 2015 at 6:54 am
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      Yeah, I’ve been thinking the same thing! Not to mention, how many other people are in the same situation as Daniel? How do you let them all see it, without showing favoritism? Very tough situation, for sure.

      • November 1, 2015 at 6:55 pm
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        Well, at least someone had the intelligence to understand what I was saying and that I was no knocking this guy or his suffering.

        Thank you.

        • November 4, 2015 at 12:13 am
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          With Star Wars being as big as it is, there are bound to be many other super fans in a similar situation who haven’t had any publicity/endorsement. I do however hope he gets his wish.

  • October 31, 2015 at 6:35 pm
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    I cant stop crying this is truly heartbreaking! PLEASE JJ. let him see it! PLEASE Kathleen Kennedy.

  • October 31, 2015 at 6:43 pm
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    Damn it… I so hope this happens. I mean it’s such a small mercy for a dying man. If I were anywhere remotely in charge of this… I’d move heaven and hell to just give this man a screener… or whatever format was easiest for him. I’d personally fly him anyway or a representative to him so he could see it.

  • October 31, 2015 at 7:01 pm
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    Hope it happens! I feel for him. It would be cool if they went all out for him and he could sit down with JJ to watch it and talk about the film too 😀

  • October 31, 2015 at 7:05 pm
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    Lol, how many people will suddenly show up with cancer? 🙂

    • October 31, 2015 at 8:51 pm
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      not funny dude

  • October 31, 2015 at 7:17 pm
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    This is so sad that people have come to this. The man is not hoping for some time on a beach in a dreamy place in the Pacific, nor for playing with one of his little children (if he has some), or a feast with friends with the finest cuisine around the place, or doing a gesture or accomplishment he always dreamt of doing. None of that… The last great moments in this person’s life should be rather about watching a lifeless, unreal spectacle on a screen.

    Okay, may this man have what he dreams of if it makes him feel better about his passing away. But that won’t make this situation any less saddening…

    I mean that’s the very reason why the former Obi-Wan, Alec Guiness, was so much against Star Wars. Just go find his statement on why he lectured a little boy asking him for an autograph about why he should get out of that Star Wars pipe dream.

    Mark Hamill also said a laudable thing in an interview about TFA just being a movie, and not “the second coming of…”

    Now I’ll be called a “cold-hearted monster” but you all know, deep within, that the actual monster really is this machine of illusions that keeps us asleep, or those that profit from it.

    • October 31, 2015 at 7:27 pm
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      You are a heartless piece of shit! It’s the guys dying wish! Instead of being an ass how about rooting for the guy or maybe take a minute to contribute and help him get his last request granted.

    • October 31, 2015 at 7:29 pm
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      You’re over thinking all of this. What is life man? It’s what you make it. He loves Star Wars. So? Does that make him bad because he didn’t pursue a degree in science and make humanity better?

      To me… as long as you’re a decent person and don’t hurt anyone else… You’ve succeeded at life. If Star Wars is his greatest pleasure in life… that’s a pretty great life.

      Everyone has their own priorities… but honestly if telling someone else what theirs should be is yours..? I’m siding with Daniel every time.

    • October 31, 2015 at 7:36 pm
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      Judgment is never a good thing. But if there is one time in life we should let someone be free of our judgment it should be in their dying days. Who are we to determine what “illusions” you should be allowed on your death bed. He should be free to end his life with whatever he loves most. From the article, that seems to be time with his wife first, and time with his favorite movie second. More power to him. Its his life, not yours or mine to decide what is a worthwhile use of his last days.

      You or I should hope to be treated with a similar lack of judgment when we eventually find ourselves in his situation.

    • October 31, 2015 at 7:48 pm
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      You must be fun to hang around. You’re overthinking it too. He can have a feast, play with his children, and his wife, any of these days, and probably has. What he can’t do is see a movie that isn’t released till December 18th. That’s the point. He can do all of that other stuff at anytime, it has nothing to do with his dying wish.

    • October 31, 2015 at 7:48 pm
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      I wouldn’t call you a cold-hearted monster; trolls are warm blooded creatures.

    • October 31, 2015 at 8:03 pm
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      Just because a child likes Star Wars, speaking of Sir pro-lapsed Anus Alec Guiness comment to a kid, doesn’t mean he will grow into his thirties “living in a fantasy world of childish banalities”.

    • October 31, 2015 at 8:46 pm
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      you are a fucking piece of shit i hope you never see star wars. can you get cancer now please and fuck off?

  • October 31, 2015 at 7:23 pm
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    Such an awkward position… On the one hand obviously this guy’s dying wish is far more important than keeping a few movie plot points secret, but at the same time this movie and its secrecy is such a big deal for Disney that I can imagine they’ll have say no.

    • November 1, 2015 at 1:58 am
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      Imagine that phone call, “Hi Daniel. We appreciate your love for Star Wars and as important as your death is… the movie’s just more important. Anyways, we appreciate the love and may the Force be with you!”

      • November 4, 2015 at 8:07 am
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        Oh my god that would be devastating

  • October 31, 2015 at 7:37 pm
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    Wow this site’s comment section for some reason attracts the worst kind of people.

  • October 31, 2015 at 7:52 pm
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    #forcefordaniel! Come on, Disney, he deserves it.
    This must happen, that’s all there is to it!

  • October 31, 2015 at 8:06 pm
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    Someone start a petition already. Disney can find a way to ensure he doesn’t spill any leaks.

    • October 31, 2015 at 10:16 pm
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      As die hard of a fan he is… I doubt he’d even consider it anyway.

  • October 31, 2015 at 8:18 pm
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    Lets hope he gets his wish and lets hope he is still with us to see episodes VIII and IX. May The Force Be With You Daniel.

    • October 31, 2015 at 11:54 pm
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      Immediately what my mind went to.

      Good luck Daniel!

    • November 1, 2015 at 2:43 am
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      That’s the first thing that came to my mind as well.

  • October 31, 2015 at 9:23 pm
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    Mark Hamill himself has been all over Twitter promoting this cause. May the Force indeed be with Daniel!

    • October 31, 2015 at 11:21 pm
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      That’s good to know. Means Daniel will most likely be given a chance to see TFA.

  • October 31, 2015 at 10:22 pm
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    Any fan, wanting to see the latest installment of his favorite franchise, before death isn’t going to spoil it for other fans. Plus, think of how interesting it would be to hear his one word review of the film.

  • October 31, 2015 at 11:50 pm
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    I hope you can see the moovie Daniel!The best of luck!

  • November 1, 2015 at 1:19 am
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    We have to make this happen

  • November 1, 2015 at 1:33 am
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    I feel really bad for Daniel, and I hope he gets to see the film.

    That said, there are a million other more important experiences in life. There are plenty of Ill Star Wars fans out there I’m sure. I don’t want to take away from Daniel’s challenges- and I hope he can see the film one way or another. But I don’t think because youre sick you should be granted things like this in life. Make A Wish Foundation is for children- this guy sounds like an adult.

    I already know a ton of you will disagree, but that my view on it. We’re entitled to nothing, even on our deathbed.

    • November 1, 2015 at 10:05 am
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      you make me want to fuck you up

    • November 1, 2015 at 1:05 pm
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      You could argue that no one has the right to decide what life experience is more important than any other, It’s subjective. I understand the point you’re trying to make, but if we denied charity/empathy to individuals in need, simply to make some petty point that others should be getting the same treatment, then no good deeds would ever be done.

      • November 2, 2015 at 5:33 am
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        Amen

      • November 4, 2015 at 3:11 am
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        I’m not against Daniel seeing the film, and you’re right I shouldn’t try to value other’s experiences. Creating a public campaign and squarely directing it at Disney is completely insensitive to those in the same situation though. He and his family/friends should go through an organization that helps people in his situation.

    • November 4, 2015 at 12:38 am
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      Make a Wish is not just for adults, most of the news stories involve kids but they grant wishes for adults too and there are also other orgs that grant wishes for adults. It’s not just for kids.

      • November 4, 2015 at 3:06 am
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        Well then Daniel or Daniel’s friends/family should reach out to those organizations. 🙂

  • November 1, 2015 at 1:57 am
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    You know what to do, Disney!

  • November 1, 2015 at 3:40 am
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    Fuck you fin. I will do anything for my child no mater if he is 3 or 31. If he wishes to see the movie we are going to do anything we could to help Daniel. So fuck you and best wishes to Daniel and every other Daniel in the world.

    • November 1, 2015 at 5:39 am
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      Whoa calm down. As I said, I hope he gets to see it. I’m just saying there are a lot of sick people who are probably Star Wars fans and there shouldn’t be any expectation for Disney corp to do anything about it. Sure, it would be great for Dan to see it, but how would those feel that were ill and didn’t get the same treatment? It makes more sense for Disney to partner with organizations like Make A Wish Foundation and OMaze than to field something this on their own and potentially disappoint people at the expense of catering to one man’s wish.

    • November 1, 2015 at 9:33 am
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      i know the impending death of your son must be very difficult. i can only imagine. but i think he’ll see it. and i think it will be an amazing movie. not sure what your beliefs are but i refuse to believe that the relationships we share with loved ones ends at death. youll be rejoined. shoot, not only do i expect to see my fam when i pass over but ill be super pissed if my dogs arent there with me too. not a lot of things survive the grave. family will. cherised relationships will. sho nuff 🙂

  • November 1, 2015 at 1:35 pm
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    “Fanboys” – life immitate movies…Disney! you know what SHALL to do!!! If any contribution needs by the fans…let us know!! This is a real evidence that Star Wars is mor than a movie…this is for a life and somebody is close to the end of his life…Daniel deserves to get back the love, passion he gave by now…Disney! It’s your turn!

  • November 1, 2015 at 3:18 pm
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    As problematic as it may be for spoilers to potentially leak, I think Disney should give him a private viewing. They could invite the cast, etc. Even if nobody could make it just seeing the movie would make the guy’s day. If I were in charge I would do a little fundraiser and sell tickets for another showing like 1 week before the movie releases, auctioning off tickets to help this guy with medical expenses too

  • November 1, 2015 at 4:10 pm
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    One’s first impulse is to grant him his wish, and (from Disney’s viewpoint) maybe get some great publicity as well. But this could become a pattern, and one that is problematic for the industry. For ANY of the big franchises there will always be some terminally ill self-styled super-fans SOMEWHERE who aren’t sure they can stay alive until the next movie arrives in theaters. Are these people always going to get sneak previews if they can drum up some publicity, until this becomes some kind of established “right” for seriously ill fans? If they are really dying, will they necessarily bother honoring any non-disclosure agreements? Who would Disney sue? A corpse?

    And if one guy gets a private screening, why not more? Suddenly lots of patients may be clamoring to get to see this or that upcoming movie. “You showed the movie to HIM, so why not ME? I’m seriously ill too!” Can the industry divert resources to wade through maybe hundreds of “applications” and determine who are “ill enough” to be granted a preview?

    I really don’t want to sound cynical here. I lost my own mother to cancer. But if Disney and Lucasfilm decline the request, I would not condemn them as cruel and heartless.

    • November 1, 2015 at 5:35 pm
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      I totally agree and this is just a realistic view of things…but damn it would be hard to say no. and If not…maybe show it to him on a day or two before he could pass? Or even bring the whole cast to meet him and do something for the guy like that. Damn it’s stuck between a rock and a hard place

      • November 4, 2015 at 7:37 am
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        It is a day or two before he could pass.

    • November 1, 2015 at 9:36 pm
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      Thank you. Nobody is questioning this poor guy’s suffering, but I think that perspective is important.

    • November 2, 2015 at 5:16 pm
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      You are right on every account. From a business perspective it’s like opening pandora’s box.

      But I think studios who own beloved franchises should put in place some kind of system where terminally ill fans are allowed to see workprints. I mean, they show the movie to test audiences. Why not make that audience consist of people who possibly won’t be around for the official release. I’m sure it’s possible.

    • November 3, 2015 at 11:08 pm
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      I completely disagree. This is the power of social media. I have no problem getting Daniel an early screening or the precedent it sets. Life is too short and having it cut shorter gives you a reason IMO.

      • November 4, 2015 at 7:34 am
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        Right the whole world didn’t fall apart when they showed that kid ROTJ… Nor do I believe they were indulged by requests after the other gentleman died that watched Star Trek. It has happened before and none of this sky is falling stuff people are predicting happened.

    • November 4, 2015 at 3:31 am
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      you’re right. there are thousands of terminally ill patients that would like to see the new movie. i can’t possibly help them all. i heard about him. i will help him.

  • November 1, 2015 at 8:08 pm
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    Disney, lucasfilm, you no what to do. May the force be with you daniel, you’ll never walk alone!!

  • November 1, 2015 at 9:32 pm
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    I dunno if I’d want TFA to be the last Star Wars movie I ever see. Especially if a beloved character dies…

    • November 2, 2015 at 5:30 am
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      He has the option of the other six on DVD afterward…

  • November 2, 2015 at 9:29 pm
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    No doubt there’s many people in this situation. desperately sick kids (and adults) in every hospital in the world…many no doubt are fans and (jeeze i was about to write “dying to see”..oops) would really love to see the new film. I know I would. For giant films like this, films that are sure to make a bazillion dollars in profit it doesn’t seem like much to ask to do an advanced screening of some sort. but the logistics would be tough though. those that are That sick could not travel. could disney send people to every major city hospital and do private screenings? I’m really not sure how this could be done on anything other than a very small scale for a very small number of people. would they have to prove their imminent death? sign NDAs that would bankrupt their family if breached? be chosen by lottery? how far in advance could they do it? every star wars fan in this situation should get to see the film…but how?

  • November 3, 2015 at 11:00 pm
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    In the making of Return of the Jedi book from 2013 it says a 6 year old in 1983s last wish was to see Jedi. He was given an advanced screening in his hospital room, passing away less than two day later. It’s so sad.

    I hope Daniel gets to see the movie.

    • November 3, 2015 at 11:04 pm
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      …That kid was born when ANH came out. His whole life was probably dedicated to Star Wars. So nice that he got to know the whole story before he left. 🙂

  • November 3, 2015 at 11:35 pm
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    few days later…daniel leaks the entirety of the star wars film on youtube in blu ray quality and before disney can take it down millions upon millions of fans see it…i wonder the shit storm that would come after

    • November 3, 2015 at 11:59 pm
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      Ever heard of gratitude? If you were Daniel and your last dying wish was granted, would you carry out what you have stated in your comment? Would you pay back such an act of kindness by knifing the very person who granted your wish in the back?

    • November 4, 2015 at 2:03 am
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      This comment is just disgusting this guy is going through cancer even if this was a joke this is just sick.

    • November 4, 2015 at 7:29 am
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      I doubt it. I’m sure they would notice him recording it. Not to mention it would be your choice to watch it. The real sad thing a few days later he probably will be dead.

  • November 3, 2015 at 11:38 pm
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    Just donated to Daniel’s Gofundme site Let’s go Star Wars Universe !! Let’s Show Daniel and his wife the power of the Force !!

  • November 4, 2015 at 12:04 am
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    I seem to remember Pixar doing this for a sick kid in the past. Someone flew out to his home with a DVD of UP before it came out.

  • November 4, 2015 at 12:08 am
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    I think JJ should show it to him privately and then spend time answering his questions about what’s going to happen in the subsequent episodes. Just wrap up the whole saga for him. I’m sure he’d sign an NDA and not tell anyone.

    • November 4, 2015 at 7:27 am
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      I want it like this too…or Riann Johnson discussing.

  • November 4, 2015 at 12:20 am
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    As a huge SW fan from when I was 7 years old in 1977, and also being a cancer survivor, I would hope JJ would grant this man’s dying wish. It’s not too much to ask really. Cancer is a horrible, painful, fracking messed up disease. I was lucky mine was caught early, although I spent 8 years from 2006 to 2014 being un-insurable and struggling for care (Thanks US healthcare system!) thanks to Obamacare I am back on track. This young man should get his wish, no question. The pain he is enduring must be excruciating. To let him see his beloved Star Wars VII would be so awesome! JJ! Let this happen dude!!!!!

    • November 4, 2015 at 12:31 am
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      Glad you recovered and are now insured, as I now have insurance through the exchange too (Obamacare.). I also was 7 when I saw Star Wars in 1977. Hope Daniel gets his wish to see The Force Awakens.

      • November 4, 2015 at 12:35 am
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        It’s really not much to ask. Most young people aren’t touched by cancer, it’s not frivolous to ask for this for Daniel. And being so passionate about SW myself, I’d make the same request if this was me, and push it until I got my wish. Cancer truly sucks!

        • November 4, 2015 at 7:23 am
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          These were my thought when I was in my twenties too…well now as well but I used to think if I died early the one thing I’d miss seeing was what happened to Han Luke and Leia.

    • November 4, 2015 at 6:55 am
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      Un-insurable, sorry for it!
      US has great many great things like this saga but you have to change that!

    • November 4, 2015 at 7:18 am
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      I agree. Just remember though JJ did grant the same to a dying fan of Star Trek. I think the stickler is Disney.

  • November 4, 2015 at 12:29 am
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    I don’t care if this man has to watch the film in a hermetically sealed room with 10 Disney goons hovering over him and buttloads of NDA’s signed and notarized, this needs to happen. I get it! If this was me that would be my dying wish and as a cancer survivor I know this could have been me.

  • November 4, 2015 at 12:45 am
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    IGN just put it up on facebook and it’s main page. I’m happy to see this spread like wild fire. Surely someone at Disney will find a way. The sooner the better… it’ll only get worse for him. It would be nice if he wasn’t in complete agony while watching it.

  • November 4, 2015 at 2:07 am
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    This man deserves to see this movie this will be a crime to fans of star wars and fans in general if this man who like us devotes our life to thing we love before he dies gets to see our childhood reborn.#forcefordaniel

  • November 4, 2015 at 2:12 am
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    He sees it, or I don’t… and neither do my friends.

    • November 4, 2015 at 7:16 am
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      Truthfully I’m starting to feel that way too!

    • November 4, 2015 at 9:07 am
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      had the same thought tonight

    • November 5, 2015 at 6:22 am
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      thats a nice thought, but you know theres no way in hell we’d feel the same way on dec 17th lol

  • November 4, 2015 at 2:16 am
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    Best wishes and prayers to Daniel and his family. If it’s meant to be, his last wish will be granted.

  • November 4, 2015 at 3:37 am
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    Absolutely I’d love for Daniel to get his screening. He has my support.

    But what about other Star Wars fans with terminal conditions?

  • November 4, 2015 at 5:46 am
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    Show the guy the damn movie. Sheesh. Also, I agree with another person
    who posted that perhaps there should be some sort of system for
    screenings for terminally ill patients. If you don’t want to see
    spoilers then don’t look at them. there’s no reason to fear leaks. Some of these movies had the entire script leaked before they were released. I really don’t see what the big deal is. If Disney only wants to see the profit side then I
    will say this, imagine the good publicity from having a system like
    this. They should show it to as many people as they can who might qualify. The logic that they can’t fulfill this dream for everyone may be true but there’s no good argument that I’m hearing that they shouldn’t do their best. No one would fault them for that.

  • November 4, 2015 at 7:41 am
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    I love a lot of…most of the Star Wars fans and Star Wars community since I have been there from the beginning…So alas I can judge…lol
    A lot of you make me proud. Some of you make me know why I some times love my dogs(or wookies) more then people.

    • November 4, 2015 at 6:49 pm
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      Paul every post post I see from you is spot on ! May The Force Be With You Brother

      • November 5, 2015 at 1:34 am
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        ThNks man nice Yoda 🙂

  • November 4, 2015 at 7:58 am
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    I think They need to do more than just show him the movie.They need to show him the movie AND tell him how Episode 8 and 9 play out. He will see this movie..I highly doubt Disney is going to ignore this, and maybe we will get to share the experience they had with him in the bonus content of the Blu-Ray release.

  • November 4, 2015 at 9:27 am
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    I work for a Canadian airline and we have a program which is called “Dreams take flight”. Employees raise money year round for a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Disneyland. It is for sick children, whether they are wheelchair bound, terminally ill or underprivileged in general. This is fully supported by Disney and all time is donated from flight crews, ground staff and endless volunteers and all aircraft are donated by our airline. Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal and Winnipeg. Once a year this happens out of each city. My point is Disney is amazing and brings magic and wonder to these kids. I have no doubt in my mind that Daniel will see the next instalment of Star Wars. It will happen. Dreams

  • November 4, 2015 at 1:21 pm
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    Let him see it…it’s a just a movie…the poor guy is obviously a massive fan and not much longer for this earth. He will soon be at one with the force, let’s give him an early Christmas.

    • November 4, 2015 at 1:49 pm
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      Just a movie you say.
      Do you know the power of a movie? Of an idea?
      Take the bible for example. It’s 2000 years old and still hold sway over a good chunk of this earths population. A movie is like a book, but with the boring bits left out.
      Just look at Lord of the Rings. They worked because you didnt have to spend like 20 hours reading about a group of people walking to a volcano.

      It’s not just a movie.

      Daniel, if you read this, I really want your dream to come true. I hope they will let you see that movie, but please don’t spoil it for us true believers. Thanks.

      • November 4, 2015 at 3:17 pm
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        Actually , when you break it down it IS just a movie at the end of day. Sure it carries a lot of meaning to fans and if Daniel gets to see it I am sure it will be a deeply meaningful experience. But my point was this is something that can easily be done…it’s not a state secret, rocket science or a mountain that needs moving..someone just needs to invite him along and start the projector.

        Over to you JJ

  • November 4, 2015 at 1:42 pm
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    The state of our world:
    There are like millions of people just sitting around doing nothing, and they get oh so eager to jump on the first idealistic fool crusade that they see. (as long as they dont have to do anything else than type on their keyboard, of course.)

  • November 4, 2015 at 2:03 pm
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    ‘Terminally ill screenings’ should either be a standard practice for all cancer victims, or not available for anyone. Just because he made a video doesn’t make this one guy any more important than anyone else with a terminal illness. (that being said, Daniel has my thoughts and prayers, mtfbwy)

    • November 5, 2015 at 1:32 am
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      Yeah the difference is he cared enuff for them to make a video. Makes the difference.

      • November 6, 2015 at 5:30 am
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        So he publicly whined his way into guilt shaming Disney/Lucasfilm into giving him what he wants. He is the exact problem with society nowadays. Whine for it loud enough and you get what you want.

    • November 5, 2015 at 1:39 am
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      No it doesnt make him more important than anyone else with a terminal illness…It makes him the most important Star Wars fan on the planet.

  • November 4, 2015 at 4:27 pm
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    To those saying “terminally ill screenings” should be standard practice, I totally understand why they aren’t. How many films would you want to see as your dying wish? This is a once in a lifetime event. That being said, you know they already have non-disclosure agreements on file. Print one out, have him sign, and show him he moive – although, is it even finished yet? He could still have a few weeks to wait.

    • November 5, 2015 at 1:32 am
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      Final cut for review Dec 8 He unfortunately is already 90% lines filled with tumors. I believe he doesn’t have that long.

  • November 4, 2015 at 6:53 pm
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    In less than 24 hours of SNN posting Daniel’s Gofundme page they have received and additional 200 donations (Roughly) and close to $10000 !!!! Way to go Star Wars Universe !!!! The Force is strong with you all !!!!

    • November 5, 2015 at 1:30 am
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      Wow. 🙂 PS thanks for the reply on here you too man. []
      My tie fighter….lol

      • November 5, 2015 at 8:04 am
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        Thanks and sweet Tie

  • November 4, 2015 at 7:38 pm
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    Just donated. I agree with those who have posted about the “can of worms” issue. How does Disney justify saying yes to one person and no to others?

    All that being said, I still hope he gets to see it. 🙂

    • November 5, 2015 at 1:29 am
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      There’s no one else who has requested and were like 40 days away. I dont really see any can if worms here.

    • November 6, 2015 at 5:26 am
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      Donating is fine, and if people can afford it they should do so. Giving him a special screening of the movie is BS.

      • November 6, 2015 at 7:57 am
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        Well you will probably be alive in a few months, he probably won’t.

  • November 4, 2015 at 9:41 pm
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    let him see the movie

  • November 5, 2015 at 1:31 am
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    it really blows me away how uncompassionate people are about this subject.. and the people who are crying” well if he gets to see it..what about all of the other terminally ill patient’s?!” what a cop out lame excuse of an argument! gtfo of here with that nonsense. last i checked this was the ONLY terminally ill person i have even heard of whose last DYING WISH was to see The Force Awakens…..You people even debating about why he shouldnt see it are just pissy and jealous and just trying to come up with excuses out of your asses because your parents raised a complete spoiled brat asshole with the mentality that “if i can’t see it early no one should!” WTF is wrong with you? This man is about to die…OF COURSE he should be able to see this movie! As member s of the friggin HUMAN RACE, we should ALL support him in this race to see The FOrce Awakens..gtfo of here with this..” omg it is going to open up a huge can of worms if they let him see it!” NONSENSE….

    • November 6, 2015 at 5:25 am
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      Using his illness to get free sh*t is pathetic. Everybody is dying including you, me, my dog, my douchebag cousin, everybody. He’s no different and his cancer doesn’t make him better. By turning it into a public whine session he essentially guilt-ed them into doing it (which according to posts on TFN they have done). My neighbors cousins second step sister from his third divorces cat has *ss cancer, does she get to see it too? F*ck this whiny POS.

      • November 6, 2015 at 7:58 am
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        You are being ridiculous, his cancer is an incurable kind, not just one most cancer victims get.

        How dare you call him a POS. You are pretty heartless. Your life must suck.

        • November 6, 2015 at 4:11 pm
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          I’m not whining, I just think it’s wrong that he shamed them publicly into letting him see the movie. There are about a thousand other ways he could have gone about it without forcing them to do it.

      • November 6, 2015 at 11:07 am
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        You’re straight up trolling and you know it.

        • November 6, 2015 at 4:16 pm
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          Trolling? Sorry but no, it’s my actual opinion. He could have done it quietly and not made a spectacle out of himself. But instead he used public shaming of Dis/LF to get what he wanted. My problem isn’t that they showed him the movie, it’s how he went about doing it.

  • November 5, 2015 at 2:11 am
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    Heartbreaking, hope all works out for Daniel.

  • November 5, 2015 at 4:01 am
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    Daniel and his wife are wonderful people from wonderful families.. Ashley is a teacher on leave and they are struggling.. They are friends of my boys and now friends of mine.. No amount is too small to share.. Daniel wants this so badly….Please share and comment and keep it going.. It would be a great thing to grant this wish.. He camped out days before other Star Wars movies just to be first In Nacogdoches, Texas…… He has been a complete fan since he was 8…. and please don’t be negative!! He does not have long….. and their medical bills are high….

  • November 5, 2015 at 6:10 am
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    is there any way to use paypal on go fund me? i have money in there but not my checking account

  • November 5, 2015 at 3:05 pm
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    Disney is a multi-million company they should make it happen its the only decent thing to do

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