He Met Mickey

Musings from Dennis #56: Heartfelt memories. I have just been reminded of this story of more than ten years yet still warms my heart today yet with a tinge of sorrow. Back in the Singapore office, I received an email for help. A little boy living in Petaling Jaya Malaysia was suffering from Leukemia and had a wish to visit Disneyland but he was not suited for travel. It just so happens that our Disney On Ice show had just wrapped up and about to leave Kuala Lumpur. A few calls found that thankfully the cast and crew had not left yet and they were so game and supportive of the idea for Mickey to go visit that boy in his home. Photos I received showed me that he was so pleased to meet and hug Mickey Mouse in his own living room! How this trip got pulled off was simply amazing and I salute that DOI crew indeed for taking time off their own free days to do this. Sadly a few months later, the news came that this little boy had passed away. So for my readers, if there are times where you need to stop and help someone, please do it as it could be the only time you get to enrich somebody else’s life meaningfully with the work you do, no matter how short that life is.