April 29, 2017
Location:
Skate Away USA
123 Dixie Drive
Greenwood, SC
Description of Event (Please share as much info as you can):
A friend asked us to appear at his grandson's 11th birthday party for a donation to Make-A-Wish. We arrived about a half hour early to change, only to find that the venue only had a small restroom for us. We elected to change in the parking lot... Oh well, it builds character! It was very warm and humid so I was sweating pretty good as we made our entry to the Imperial March. Phones were popping out everywhere to take pictures as we walked by. We made our way down to the party area and took many pictures with the guests and birthday boy. Fortunately, we found a spot to set up that had an AC vent blowing directly on us. The DJ was laying down some funky grooves, so we danced along with the kids (click on the link below).
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Sorry, Kevin and Skylar... Had to do it. We also had a group of about half a dozen fanboys (not with the party) follow us around the whole time. As I was walking out a young man in the lobby asked if he could hold my blaster. He asked what would happen if he pulled the trigger. I said, nothing, it's a prop. His friend rolled in the floor laughing. Oh well, I thought it was funny.
I know the Legion doesn't really do birthday parties, but my friend handed me a $100 bill afterward and said to donate it to Make-A-Wish. Good fun and a good cause. Good day to work for the Empire!
Did this event support a charity? If yes, which charity?:
Yes, Make-A-Wish.
Event Length (Hours):
2
Direct Funds Raised? (Money raised directly by the Carolina Garrison):
$100
Carolina Garrison Members in Attendance:
1. Bryan Roller TK-14082 (ANH Stunt Stormtrooper)
2. Skylar Leakey TK-19997 (ANH Stunt Stormtrooper)
3. Kevin King TB-9035 (Biker Scout)
4. Alton Ouzts (Non-501st Vader)
Check out some of the event photos below:
Here's the birthday boy...
Getting ready in the parking lot...
Making an entrance...
During the party...
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