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Oh boy. Is it dusty in here or what?
According to The Charlotte Observer, 15-year-old Austin Eggleston is “doing well” as he recovers from a heart transplant at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, a procedure that didn’t take place until Chewbacca showed up in his room to let him know that a donor had been found.
Dr. Philip Thrush became a legend when he promised Austin that he would dress up like the Star Wars Wookiee whenever they found a match for him, and let’s just say the moment he followed through on that promise will leave you a bit misty.
Months ago when Austin was listed for a heart transplant, Dr. Thrush said he would deliver the news a heart was available dressed as Chewbacca. On Saturday, Chewbacca stopped by Austin’s room. #donatelife #organdonor #all4your1
Are you an organ donor? https://t.co/7h2m9wuZjT. pic.twitter.com/5ipWX1uWA0— Lurie Children’s (@LurieChildrens) March 19, 2018
I mean, that’s why you don’t go to Starbucks to write your articles. That way nobody sees you balling your eyes out like you do every time you watch Rudy.
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While nobody was more thrilled than Austin with the idea of getting a new heart, his mom was obviously also overjoyed by the entire process.
“To see him knowing that he has a chance at life, that he has a chance to achieve so many things leaves you speechless,” Mary Anglin said. “He will make sure that he does remarkable things because of it.”
Great stuff.
