Morphine Prince 96,098 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Given about a week to live, a Rochester Hills, Michigan teen had a final big wish: to meet his musical hero, Eminem. The Detroit rapper stepped up the plate Sunday evening for ailing Gage Garmo, surprising the 17-year-old in his family's living room and hanging out to talk hip-hop and football. "Gage sat up with a grin on his face," said Rainbow Connection's Ingrid Todt, on hand as Eminem arrived at the Garmo home. "His family hadn't seen their son do that in such a long time." Garmo was diagnosed with bone cancer three years ago as a freshman at Rochester High School, and had undergone a series of treatments and surgeries before an abrupt downturn last week left him with just days to live. With his friends and classmates urgently spreading the word on social media, area news outlets picked up on the story, and Gage's get-together with Eminem was soon in motion. The visit was ultimately arranged by Rainbow Connection, which works to grant wishes to Michigan children with life-threatening illnesses. Gage was already on the group's radar, but word of his sudden downturn spurred a 48-hour scramble to contact the rapper's team and hammer out details. "We're so glad we were able to reach Eminem's people and they were able to respond, and Eminem was able on such short notice to go and see this boy in his own home," said executive director Mary Grace McCarter. "It says something about everybody, really. I hope all the students and friends of Gage feel good about their well-wishes too." In a series of tweets today, rapper and Shady Records label mate Royce da 5'9'' indicated that he was on hand for Sunday's visit, and was "on the verge of dropping a (t)ear or two." Looking on were Gage's mom, dad and younger sister in a moment that was "very special and very quiet at the same time," said Todt, Rainbow Connection's wish director. "It was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen," she said. "The stars aligned, and Gage's wish came true." Source: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/01/12/eminem-terminally-ill-wish-teen-cancer/21665245/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mills 446 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 It's always heart-warming to read stories like this. Reminds me of what celebrities should always aim to do while enjoying the support of the public - and that's to give back to the very backbone of their success, none other than the fans themselves. Good deed, king of hip-hop! The more I couldn't help myself but to respect him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyliesChild 16,907 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This is very sweet of him :Sara: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Die 1,864 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I loathe his music, but this is so great. :Emo: Nod if you wanna make love with the enemy. ❤ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disregard 50 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Such a shame. I'm sure he would've been a massive role model in the fraternity he would've eventually joined. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray of Light 8,134 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The Male Iggy Azalea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic 20,830 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 This is really nice to hear! He at least has admirable actions and charitable intentions, I'll give him that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed 7,716 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I love stories like this. Celebrities like Gaga and Eminem who do stuff like this for their fans truly give me hope for humanity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylanica 15 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 The Male Iggy Azalea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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