We’re not just about the movie and theatre reviews, the latest news on new releases and the giveaways here at Blazing Minds, we also like to share some other news as well.
Recently we received an email about Daniel Fleetwood who has a rare cancer and wanted to see Star Wars: The Force Awakens, stars from the movie tweeted about his campaign to see the film.
Mark Hamill, the original Luke Skywalker and John Boyega, who will play Finn in the new movie, pushed for the “dream” to happen.
I just read this and am elated for Daniel & his family! Thanks to the powers-that-be for making his dream come true. https://t.co/ImiAdyBxf8
— Mark Hamill (@MarkHamill) November 5, 2015
Daniel’s wife tweeted out a request for him to see the movie on 29th October and hit has had an amazing response.
#forcefordaniel help my man get his last wish, to see a screening of Star Wars before cancer takes him. @bad_robot pic.twitter.com/XCuYD0KlpY
— Ashley S (@pandorashley) October 29, 2015
Daniel is suffering from a rare form of cancer called spindle cell sarcoma and was told he had two months to live in July.
The fantastic news came through that Daniel Fleetwood’s dream has come true and got to see the Episode 7 of the Star Wars saga with his wife on the 5th November.
Daniel’s wife, Ashley, posted on Facebook: “Daniel just finished watching an unedited version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens!!! thanked the “talented [director] JJ Abrams for calling us to tell us Daniel was getting his wish.
“I want to thank ALL the amazing people who helped make this happen, thank you beyond words!!! May the force be with you all.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits UK Cinemas on the 17th December.
Karen Woodham is the founder and owner of the Blazing Minds. She is also a Cinema reviewer and works with RealD 3D reviewing the latest 3D releases and IMAX, she has also had several articles published in various publications including the first edition of SFW Magazine. In 2015 she became an Award Winning Blogger and also has her website listed as one of the UK’s Top 10 Film Blogs.
