lollipop_monkey Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 29 February 2008 A REYDON schoolboy's dream came true this week when he had a special meeting with his favourite pop star. Rupert Hayes, eight, attends Reydon Primary School, where he has extra lessons and support as he suffers from dyslexia. Last September Rupert's mother Helen Hayes, of Wenhaston, arranged for her son and his best friend Maddie Gladwell, of Southwold, to see pop star Mika in concert. Unfortunately Mika was taken ill and much to the youngster's disappointment their trip to the Brixton Academy had to be postponed. The concert was rearranged for this week and on Tuesday the excited youngsters and their mothers made the journey to see their favourite star perform. It was after the concert when Mrs Hayes received a telephone call from Mika's management team inviting the children to go and see the star that their day really took off. “I had written to Mika last year saying we would be coming to the concert as he also suffers from dyslexia. We couldn't believe it when we got the phone call and were so excited,” said Mrs Hayes. When Rupert, Maddie and their mothers arrived at the backstage door they were taken past hundreds of people waiting outside and into the VIP area where guests included Gareth Gates and Jo Wiley. “Mika's manager came out to see us and took us to see the star as he wanted to see us before other VIPs. He was lovely to Rupert and Rupert told him how much he enjoyed the show. Mika said he was so pleased to meet Rupert and told him to work hard and he can achieve anything,” said Mrs Hayes. The star then posed for photographs with Rupert and Maddie before signing autographs. “I think it's amazing that someone like Mika took the time to encourage a little boy and was so genuine and nice to us. “Rupert will never forget this experience and sees Mika as a real role model for children like him with dyslexia,” said Mrs Hayes. Rupert receives additional support from head teacher Gary Draper and staff at Reydon Primary School which is proving a big help to the youngster, said Mrs Hayes. http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/content/lowestoftjournal/news/story.aspx?brand=LOWOnline&category=NEWS&tBrand=lowonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED28%20Feb%202008%2016%3A22%3A30%3A057 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Sigh. Mika is Grade AAA awesomeness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipopgirl83 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Oh. That man is perfect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzy Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 How many 24 year old blokes are that nice to kids? I mean seriously, it's rare. That boy is so special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guylainem123 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 thanks for posting... i bet that made the little boy's day! it's nice when artists reach out to little ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShockShockMe Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Aww. How incredibly sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkunicorn123 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thats great! I think more 'stars' should do this. I mean i know bands go to childrens hospitals for photo ops, but this is different since it tackles a more prevalent issue, dyslexia is always overlooked and it can cause huge problems for some people. So to have someone saying 'you can do anything if you put your mind to it, i did' at a young age can really help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasia87 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 alright I think the whole mfc can do this together "AWWWWWW!!!!!" that is sooo sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satya82 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thank you for posting that, Mana! *le sigh* I love him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhsofamous Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks Mana! That is soooo sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonnic Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks Mana. The story is so touching. I would do this to Mika if I could: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnaMariaPetra Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Aww, he is sooooo sweet:wub2: Are the photo's publiced somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 This is Mika at his best. The man is a diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 What an incredibly sweet story:wub2: Thanks for posting Mana:thumb_yello: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkunicorn123 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Did someone say bump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celesteee Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Awww sooooo sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 29 February 2008 A REYDON schoolboy's dream came true this week when he had a special meeting with his favourite pop star. Rupert Hayes, eight, attends Reydon Primary School, where he has extra lessons and support as he suffers from dyslexia. Last September Rupert's mother Helen Hayes, of Wenhaston, arranged for her son and his best friend Maddie Gladwell, of Southwold, to see pop star Mika in concert. Unfortunately Mika was taken ill and much to the youngster's disappointment their trip to the Brixton Academy had to be postponed. The concert was rearranged for this week and on Tuesday the excited youngsters and their mothers made the journey to see their favourite star perform. It was after the concert when Mrs Hayes received a telephone call from Mika's management team inviting the children to go and see the star that their day really took off. “I had written to Mika last year saying we would be coming to the concert as he also suffers from dyslexia. We couldn't believe it when we got the phone call and were so excited,” said Mrs Hayes. When Rupert, Maddie and their mothers arrived at the backstage door they were taken past hundreds of people waiting outside and into the VIP area where guests included Gareth Gates and Jo Wiley. “Mika's manager came out to see us and took us to see the star as he wanted to see us before other VIPs. He was lovely to Rupert and Rupert told him how much he enjoyed the show. Mika said he was so pleased to meet Rupert and told him to work hard and he can achieve anything,” said Mrs Hayes. The star then posed for photographs with Rupert and Maddie before signing autographs. “I think it's amazing that someone like Mika took the time to encourage a little boy and was so genuine and nice to us. “Rupert will never forget this experience and sees Mika as a real role model for children like him with dyslexia,” said Mrs Hayes. Rupert receives additional support from head teacher Gary Draper and staff at Reydon Primary School which is proving a big help to the youngster, said Mrs Hayes. http://www.lowestoftjournal.co.uk/content/lowestoftjournal/news/story.aspx?brand=LOWOnline&category=NEWS&tBrand=lowonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED28%20Feb%202008%2016%3A22%3A30%3A057 Mika is a wonderful role model! he has come through so much. If there is an organisation for people who have dyslexia, I can't understand why they haven'a asked him to be their patron or something! What annoys me is, there are other stars who have dyslexia and they are applauded for their efforts in overcoming the disability, Mika isn't, and I don't think that's fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkunicorn123 Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I agree, there should be something - dyslexia affects alot of peoples confidence. I am severley dyslexic, but my posts on here may not seem so because i have 3 spell checkers running on them. The other day in my learning support classes i ended up bursting into tears because i realised i couldnt do the most simple of tasks that 4yr olds can do. If i, an older and more mentall sound (i hope) person reacts that way, you have to worry about the younger generations... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise_xx Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 He is too sweet It is so nice of him that he took the time to talk to that boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlindee Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Awww, that's so sweet of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 He's an angel:wub2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Mastin Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I agree, there should be something - dyslexia affects alot of peoples confidence.I am severley dyslexic, but my posts on here may not seem so because i have 3 spell checkers running on them. The other day in my learning support classes i ended up bursting into tears because i realised i couldnt do the most simple of tasks that 4yr olds can do. If i, an older and more mentall sound (i hope) person reacts that way, you have to worry about the younger generations... There is a Dyslexic Pride thread in the members section. Have you joined it? I didn't realise there is no organisation for people with Dyslexia. I suffer from Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, similar to MS, and we have an association that advises and helps us, even though TSC, also known as Epiloia, is very rare. Anyway, if anyone does start an association for dyslexics, they need to ask Mika to be their patron, diffinately!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queenie Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Thanks for posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula.pop Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 aww bless,that's so sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca22 Posted March 2, 2008 Share Posted March 2, 2008 omg that's so sweet of him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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