Sophie Caldecott's father, Stratford Caldecott, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2011.
"My dad has prostate cancer and has been told he has about 12 weeks left — he's the biggest comic fan and I'm trying to get some of the cast of the Avengers to send me pics of themselves holding a sign like this one to surprise him. It would take 5 mins but mean the world to us! I wrote this blog post about it, please read and pass on."
As Strat, a huge comic fan, moves into the final stages of the cancer, his daughter wanted to find a way make his last 12 weeks count.
(That's Strat, second to the left, cosplaying as the infamous Tony Stark.)
So Sophie put out the call for the cast of Avengers to assemble — she wanted to surprise her dad with their messages of support and encouragement. And unsurprisingly, this amazing cast responded!
@becmackinnon Hang Tough Strat! We are pulling for you.
Mark Ruffalo@MarkRuffaloFollow
@becmackinnon Hang Tough Strat! We are pulling for you.
5:10 AM - 14 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Thanks @MarkRuffalo !!!!
Chris Evans@ChrisEvansFollow
Thanks @MarkRuffalo !!!!
10:27 AM - 15 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Thor and Iron Man got your back, Strat. #CapForStrat
Robert Downey Jr@RobertDowneyJrFollow
Thor and Iron Man got your back, Strat. #CapForStrat
9:44 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
We're all cheering for you, Strat. Sending lots of love. #CapForStrat
Tom Hiddleston@twhiddlestonFollow
We're all cheering for you, Strat. Sending lots of love. #CapForStrat
2:56 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@SamuelLJackson: Keep fighting and Stay Strong Strat! You can do it! http://t.co/OI8yRZlE0V #CapForStrat
Samuel L. Jackson@SamuelLJacksonFollow
@SamuelLJackson: Keep fighting and Stay Strong Strat! You can do it! http://t.co/OI8yRZlE0V #CapForStrat
2:08 PM - 14 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Sending out love... @Marvel #CapForStrat
Cobie Smulders@CobieSmuldersFollow
Sending out love...
4:58 AM - 15 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
@Marvel #CapForStrat
The agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. even got in on the action.
Rebuilding #AgentsofSHIELD for you, S.T.R.A.T.! #marvel #CapforStrat
Ming-Na Wen@MingNaFollow
Rebuilding #AgentsofSHIELD for you, S.T.R.A.T.! #marvel #CapforStrat
10:34 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Lovely @Lil_henstridge is there for #CapforStrat! #Marvel #agentsofshield
Lovely @Lil_henstridge is there for #CapforStrat! #Marvel #agentsofshield
10:43 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
agents Coulson & Skye cheer on #capforstrat! #agentsofshield
agents Coulson & Skye cheer on #capforstrat! #agentsofshield
10:40 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
More #AgentsofSHIELD for #capforstrat. Even if he's Hydra! @imbrettdalton
More #AgentsofSHIELD for #capforstrat. Even if he's Hydra! @imbrettdalton
10:39 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
The response on Twitter has been overwhelming, with other Marvel fans tweeting in their support.
I think my Twitter just broke #CapForStrat
Sophie Caldecott@SophieCaldecottFollow
I think my Twitter just broke #CapForStrat
10:22 AM - 16 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
Marvel even got in on #CapForStrat by sending him a copy of "Winter Soldier" because he was too sick to see it in theaters.
Hey @PoppyM_3 @Marvel have been so very kind, dad is going to get to see it soon when he's home from hospital! :) Thanks for your support!
Hey @PoppyM_3 @Marvel have been so very kind, dad is going to get to see it soon when he's home from hospital! :) Thanks for your support!
4:45 PM - 15 May 14ReplyRetweetFavorite
In Sophie's own words, "You are a bunch of real life superheroes, and I hope that the goodwill from this campaign will keep channeling in the right direction."
"The reason dad has always loved comic heroes and why they are particularly relevant now in this situation is because they inspire hope, and encourage people to fight for the greater good. I think we’ve witnessed a bit of that child-like purity of spirit and good intentions over the past few days."
If you want to find out more about what you can do to help the fight against prostate cancer, check out Prostate Cancer UK.
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