[slapmesilly]

Ok, that pic of Bieksa with the lil guy in his arms is pretty damn cute. You would have to be a robot not to agree.

[LouPunch]

slapmesilly, on Nov 27 2008, 01:36 AM, said:

Ok, that pic of Bieksa with the lil guy in his arms is pretty damn cute. You would have to be a robot not to agree.

i thought the one with salo was hilarious. Looks like she saw Luongo in the hall and didn't really care salo was there.Plus salo looks creepy as hell.

This post has been edited by LouPunch: 27 November 2008 - 02:53 AM

[skipole]

I agree. I am really impressed with the fact that all the guys go out and make these visits, it must be really difficult to do.

I know it's written into their contracts or whatever, but to do it with a smile on their face is very impressive.

Big thumbs up.

[westsideconnect]

NM I found it.

I was in Childrens for one of those visits in December of 99. They were all awesome except Messier. I remember having a full-out ten minute conversation with Brashear, and Brian Burke was very friendly as well.

The Grizzlies came a few days later, and that was the day I learned Mike Bibby wasn't caucasian.

This post has been edited by Westy: 27 November 2008 - 02:42 AM

[g_ohluie]

slapmesilly, on Nov 27 2008, 01:36 AM, said:

Ok, that pic of Bieksa with the lil guy in his arms is pretty damn cute. You would have to be a robot not to agree.

ya that's what i thought when i saw the one with demitra, really nice

[raven warrior]

[NucksFanFromCali]

i like the one of the Sedins and another twins (or maybe just bros?)

[Canuck_in_AB]

slapmesilly, on Nov 27 2008, 02:36 AM, said:

Ok, that pic of Bieksa with the lil guy in his arms is pretty damn cute. You would have to be a robot not to agree.

I agree, though on my hardhat, I have the name Robot as my name. You know, just to let management know that I'm aware of where I stand with them.

So even robots agree!

[canuckster19]

Does Luongo always have the same half smile in his picture, looks exactly like the one that is pasted in many member's sigs.

I've been at Childrens twice just for some surgery but nothing life threatening, I met many terminally ill patients and I can just imagine what seeing the Canucks does for these people. Unbelievably classy.

[c-a-n-u-c-k-s]

Yeah... i checked out that gallery last night and ... well it really makes me feel like I could personally do a lot more to help those who are less fortunate than me. OP, the Bieksa pic struck me as particularly special too.

[ramirez_inc]

I loved the video of this years canucks place pumpkin carving... they are like "we stole the tail from willie..." and then willie mitchell turns around and hes like "A TAIL!!!" i laughed at how he said it and his face.

but yea, its cute but i cant imagine how painful it is to see all these kids.... last year there was one little boy in rough shape and it was kind of depressing for me and i wasnt even in person.

[ahf149]

ramirez_inc, on Nov 27 2008, 05:43 AM, said:

I loved the video of this years canucks place pumpkin carving... they are like "we stole the tail from willie..." and then willie mitchell turns around and hes like "A TAIL!!!" i laughed at how he said it and his face.

but yea, its cute but i cant imagine how painful it is to see all these kids.... last year there was one little boy in rough shape and it was kind of depressing for me and i wasnt even in person.

I love the twins picture, the Sedins look like authentic guys. Beiska too. What a great thing that the Canucks do, to have the Canuck place, and to visit every year.

[Satanas Blanco]

ahf149, on Nov 27 2008, 07:47 AM, said:

I love the twins picture, the Sedins look like authentic guys. Beiska too. What a great thing that the Canucks do, to have the Canuck place, and to visit every year.

I spent my fair time in the BCCH between the ages of 10-18 and having a small visit like that means a lot.
It's scary enough being a sick kid but being in the hospital day after day not being able to go outside and do normal things, being stuck in one room all day and night, and it's the night that is the worst, is hard for any child.
Laying there in your bed, the only noise the machines beeping that are keeping you alive. It's scary to say the least.
So for those kids who get to see the team come in, even just the anticipation the day before that they will get to meet the players is enough to distract them from the loneliness they feel at night once their parents leave their side.
And at least the evening after they met the team they will still have that in their mind to help them get through another night.

Depressing...yes. Reality...sadly yes.

This post has been edited by Satanas Blanco: 27 November 2008 - 10:00 AM

[420Fish]

That photo gallery is heartwarming and heartbreaking.


Bieksa holding the baby is possibly the most touching picture I have ever seen. Can't explain why but the second I saw it...

[RisingTied]

c-a-n-u-c-k-s, on Nov 27 2008, 05:05 AM, said:

Yeah... i checked out that gallery last night and ... well it really makes me feel like I could personally do a lot more to help those who are less fortunate than me. OP, the Bieksa pic struck me as particularly special too.

Then do it.

You know it will be fun. What are you waiting for?!

[iPood]

These guys are awesome for doing such a simple yet huge task to visit these kids!!

My gf works there and she called me yesterday during work to tell me that they were in the building. Sometimes I feel like I could be there just to meet them, but I look at the big picture and admire what it means for these kids to see these guys. I've spoken to a few of these kids and it's awesome to see the huge smiles on their faces when they talk about how the Canucks came to visit them. Some of the kids are more than happy to show off their huge autograph collection. The team even hands out signed player cards specifically made for such events which I don't think are available to the public making it even more special, including Fin.

Too bad the hospital staff aren't allowed to approach the players, but then again this visit is purely for the kids and I totally agree.

Thumbs up to these guys! Especially with Christmas around the corner.

[ownzah ownzah]

holy *%$, at first glance i thought that was a two headed kid with the sedins...

[linden16*]

Yep, that picture of Bieksa with the baby is very sweet. In all the pictures he was in it looked like he really enjoyed getting to go and take pictures and sign things for those kids.

[track_star1500]

slapmesilly, on Nov 27 2008, 01:36 AM, said:

Ok, that pic of Bieksa with the lil guy in his arms is pretty damn cute. You would have to be a robot not to agree.

It's funny you say that. That little baby's name is Cohen. Its my friends baby. They live in Nanaimo, but mom and son have been living at the children's hospital since his birth in August. The dad goes back and forth between the island and vancouver due to work and their other child here. Good news though is that Cohen and mom are heading home to the island tomorrow (Friday). The Canucks came and visited just in time!

[Luongoiscooool]

The sedins one is cool