Eddies Presidential offer to dying 4yo pies fan

Collingwood 4 eternity · Joined: 23 Nov 2007

'He just wants to live life'

Posted by: Fenella Wagener | 16 May, 2014 - 11:35 AM

OEP · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Location: Perth

Wow, just wow. Amazing kid and equally amazing mother. I have 100% faith Eddie and Collingwood will make sure they give this very, very deserving child the full red carpet treatment.

Great also to hear other members of the community calling in and offering their time and resources so he can enjoy the final moments of his life.

Didaksgoal · Joined: 12 Mar 2004

Rips your heart out these types of stories. I wish him and his family all the best now and later on. The club should do a segment on "The Club" showing everyone how tough the young bloke and his family are. I reckon Peter would get a huge kick out of being on TV.

Go the Pies

Piesnchess · piesnchess Joined: 09 Jun 2008

Good on yer ed, great stuff, and good on his parents and this little brave guy, just so brave. Take the little fella into the players room pre game v the weagles, tell the players to "Win it for Peter !" and those eagles wont stand a chance. !!

Neil Appleby · Joined: 11 Feb 1998 Location: Melbourne

I'm always proud to be a Collingwood man, but some days I'm a bit more proud. Well done Ed and thanks Collingwood 4 eternity for bringing this to our attention.

Proud Pies · Joined: 22 Feb 2003 Location: Knox-ish

Heartbreaking. My nephew died at 6 months of age from neuroblastoma. He spent his whole life in pain.

I hope that this little boy has an absolutely wonderful time and I hope that his family can take some beautiful memories away.

MagpieBat · Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 8:49 pm

You just don't know how lucky you are in life sometimes.

Such a heartbreaking story.

David · Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 8:59 pm

Very sad to hear. The mother sounded lovely, and quite cheerful (which is a potent reminder that even in times of tragedy it's possible to keep on living and trying to make the most out of life). Hope he has a good time meeting the players and has a happy and warm last few weeks.

skaman · Posted: Sun May 18, 2014 10:00 pm

Having a little guy ,Jasper (6yo), with inoperable brain cancer, I can only sympathise with this wonderful family. Congrats to the Pies and well done. More funding is needed for Kids with Cancer. No child should EVER have to suffer.

Beast · Joined: 26 Oct 2011

Teared up listening to the sound bit of the story but lets keep thing in perspective, it has nothing to do with our Club or benevolence of Eddie.

Pa Marmo · Posted: Mon May 19, 2014 9:59 pm

I really struggle reading of this type of thing, being a grandfather to seven grandsons under 5, it scares the crap out of me. I hope and pray this type of thing steers clear of my horde, but at the same time, my heart breaks for those who go through it.

jackcass · Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Bendigo

And we think we've got it tough... Fantastic of Ed and the 2 other gents to call in with offers for the young bloke to enjoy opportunities. Society as a whole should do more of this.

Collingwood 4 eternity · Joined: 23 Nov 2007

He will be President of Collingwood for the day tomorrow (Thursday)

http://www.3aw.com.au/blogs/neil-mitchell-blog/peter-gourlays-bucket-list/20140521-38naf.html

jackcass · Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Location: Bendigo

Hiss · Joined: 09 Jul 2003 Location: Geelong

Eddie is a thoroughly decent human being. These gestures just show why I think he is a credit to our Club. I was once a critic. I am a huge fan now days. He can be our President forever as far as I am concerned. We are very fortunate to have the best President and CEO in the competition.