Gives me hope! Leukemia-Stricken New Zealand Teenager Meets METALLICA - Polidicks

[url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=148608]Source[/url] [url=http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/local/news/when-you-wish-upon-a-heavy-metal-star/3927959/]Original Source[/url] [release][quote][tab]with his favourite drummer, Metallica's Lars Ulrich.[/tab][img]http://media.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/nz_regionals/www_bayofplentytimes_co_nz/2010/10/271010sp10bop.story-image.JPG[/img][/quote] When teenaged cancer battler Jed Roberts was given the chance to meet his heavy metal heroes Metallica this month, nothing else mattered. Even the violent sickness brought on by intensive chemotherapy treatment couldn't keep the 17-year-old from Papamoa back. The hardy Mount Maunganui College pupil, who began chemotherapy just days after being diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia last September, met all four members of his favourite band backstage through the charitable foundation Make-A-Wish New Zealand. His father, Dean Roberts, said his family "couldn't even spell leukaemia" at the outset of Jed's battle, which has brought five months of treatment at Auckland's Starship Hospital, regular visits to Tauranga Hospital and constant bouts of sickness. When Jed heard about Make-A-Wish New Zealand, he knew exactly what he wanted. "They told us it was very hard to meet celebrities and that we should be prepared for an alternative wish but Jed knew what he wanted. I was very proud of him," Mr Roberts said. When his wish was granted three weeks out from the band's October 14 show at Vector Arena in Auckland, Jed said he was "nervous, excited ... and I couldn't really wait for the night". Sickness almost caused him to cancel "but he said 'hold on, let's go as far as I can before I drop'," his father said. He got to meet each of the band members in a backstage room and his favourite member - lead singer James Hetfield - stayed almost until show time. "Lars [Ulrich], the drummer, said to Jed 'I know you might be too sick but how about coming to rehearsal for your own private concert?'," Mr Roberts said. He had to pass up the offer but still went home with autographed guitar picks, drum sticks, DVDs, CDs, books, clothing - and an incredible story. "They were absolutely fantastic ... I wasn't really a fan of their music but I'm hooked now," Mr Roberts said.[/release] D'aaaww that's so nice of 'em :3: [img]http://media.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/nz_regionals/www_bayofplentytimes_co_nz/2010/10/271010sp10bop.story-image.JPG[/img] <-- I ROFL'd at this pic! 10000 Internet pointz to whoever figures it out :v:

[QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25772971] <-- I ROFL'd at this pic! 10000 Internet pointz to whoever figures it out :v:[/QUOTE] The AK on the kid's shirt pointed at the guy's head

[QUOTE=rapperkid04;25773018]The AK on the kid's shirt pointed at the guy's head[/QUOTE] We've got a winner! Well done, sir! :golfclap: 10000 Internet pointz, all for you :D

I have learned that the easiest way to meet a celebrity is to be dieing!

If I ever get cancer I want to meet Garry before I die. [editline]31st October 2010[/editline] Nah, fuck that. Good for the kid though.

Not to be too negative but why did he ask to meet them if he wasn't a fan of them?

[QUOTE=RoboMohawk;25773131]Not to be too negative but why did he ask to meet them if he wasn't a fan of them?[/QUOTE] His father didn't know of Metallica, but his son did, his son is the one with Leukemia.

[QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25773041] 10000 Internet pointz, all for you :D[/QUOTE] [img]http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_wgh3P0eqLmk/SRKxJtmhGvI/AAAAAAAACWI/XguMC_Tkr1c/s400/WhoseLine04.png[/img] -Points don't matter

I still hate them for Napster. Who cares about cancer anymore anyway? We have nanites now.

[QUOTE=GodKing;25773443]I still hate them for Napster. Who cares about cancer anymore anyway? [B]We have nanites now[/B].[/QUOTE] Which won't really receive serious attention because there isn't any profit in it compared to radiation/chemotherapy.

I really want leukemia, now. :saddowns:

[QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25772971] [img_thumb]http://media.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/nz_regionals/www_bayofplentytimes_co_nz/2010/10/271010sp10bop.story-image.JPG[/img_thumb] <-- I ROFL'd at this pic! 10000 Internet pointz to whoever figures it out :v:[/QUOTE] [quote]I ROFL'd at this pic! 10000 Internet pointz[/quote] [quote]ROFL'd[/quote] [quote]10000 Internet pointz[/quote] stop that

[QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25772971] <-- I ROFL'd at this pic! 10000 Internet pointz to whoever figures it out[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25773041]10000 Internet pointz, all for you :D[/QUOTE] Points...its spelt fucking [b]POINTS[/b]!

[QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25772971] <-- I ROFL'd at this pic! 10000 Internet pointz to whoever figures it out :v:[/QUOTE] I thought it was the fact that he's dying and has a sticker with a picture of a coffin on him.

The Make A Wish Foundation really is one of those worthwhile charities that everyone can relate to. I mean, the terminally ill get to live the day of their dreams before they bite the dust. They get that one more bit of happiness before they die, and whoever is involved, this case is Metallica, they get to go on knowing that they made someone's dream come true.

If I was in a position like this, I'd ask to play the current version of Episode 3(if there is one).

i want to meet toki

[QUOTE=news] When teenaged cancer battler Jed Roberts was given the chance to meet his heavy metal heroes Metallica this month, [b]nothing else mattered[/b]. [/QUOTE] [img]http://media.comicvine.com/uploads/2/27874/600107-oh_you_super.jpg[/img]

I hope that memory remains in his head for a long time.

On the way out of the room, Lars said [i]Hit the lights[/i]

[QUOTE=Pretiacruento;25773041]We've got a winner! Well done, sir! :golfclap: 10000 Internet pointz, all for you :D[/QUOTE] WTF I WANTED ITZ! it okayZ! ^_____________________________^ I <3 u still11! You're just as bad and might as well talk like that.

[img]http://media.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/nz_regionals/www_bayofplentytimes_co_nz/2010/10/271010sp10bop.story-image.JPG[/img] wait which one is lars ulrich?

Left guy

Looks like the kid met his hero of the day.

This is the right way to peace, love and justice for all

[QUOTE=Carne;25775033]If I was in a position like this, I'd ask to play the current version of Episode 3(if there is one).[/QUOTE] Ask for Duke Nukem forever instead, atleast it exists.

korn did this with some kid too

For some reason I've always hated the "make a wish" foundation, I don't see the point

[QUOTE=Canuhearme?;25773579]Which won't really receive serious attention because there isn't any profit in it compared to radiation/chemotherapy.[/QUOTE] You know it's sad but true.

[QUOTE=The mouse;25780973]For some reason I've always hated the "make a wish" foundation, I don't see the point[/QUOTE] The idea of giving a terminal patient their dying wish isn't at all appealing? I suppose there are charities that would be more worthwhile in the long term, but there are people dying [B]now[/B].