Now, as you guys know I'm a metal guy. Through and through. But when it comes down to it. I just straight up love music. I love almost all types. Now I try to base my opinions on a person or band rather than the genre. Point in case, I have some issues with pop music. Not going to get into it right now, but one guy that I think really does a good job is Justin Bieber. That's right I said it! This kid has crazy skills, and still gives back to his fans more than almost any artist (aside of the metal community). So here's the story, a 4 year old little girl (shown above) named Sarah Demoskoff has been battling an E. coli infection for the past 24 days or so. E. coli is a bitch and it attacked her kidneys pretty hard. There are links that it may have stemmed from meat coming out of the XL Foods plant in Brooks Alberta that is currently under fire and in recall mode.
So Sarah's mom Cheryl Walsh put out a request for tickets to see the Biebs who is coming to Calgary this Friday. Bieber's music and videos helped distract little Sarah from the hospital treatments she was receiving during her 24 days. Which is awesome. Music heals and helps you through everything. It's universal. The outpouring of support was overwhelming, and Calgary's own Virgin Radio 98.5 FM came through and hooked up Sarah and Cheryl. I listen to the morning show every morning and heard all this go down. It was pretty awesome. They have been doing this thing called "Be Brave for Bieber", where folks have been doing zany stunts for tickets. But it really hit home for Sarah, because for a 4 year old to go through what she did, that's bravery.
Virgin is also in talks with Bieber's record label about getting Sarah to meet him. Which I think will totally happen. Justin is a kool kid with a great head and an even bigger and better heart. I'm sure when he hears the story and as long as time restraints don't tie him up, he will meet the little girl. I'm hoping there is a camera running to see her face light up.
It really warms my heart to hear about stuff like this. I know it might sound silly, but in many ways I feel that people in general have lost touch with each other in this world. And watching the news is almost ALWAYS depressing as hell. But when something like this comes along it reassures (even just a little bit) that maybe there is hope out there. Keep it up guys!
~ Dog
Links:
- Toronto Sun
- Virgin Radio 98.5
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