Media Advisory - Johnny Depp as "Captain Jack Sparrow" Sails into Vancouver to Visit Patients at BC Children's Hospital
VANCOUVER, Aug. 14, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Patients at BC Children's Hospital were delighted by a visit today with one of the world's most famous pirates, Captain Jack Sparrow. Hollywood actor Johnny Depp arrived at the hospital dressed dread to toe as his character from "The Pirates of the Caribbean" movie franchise. The charismatic character charmed patients and their families alike, leaving smiles and laughter in his wake during his 5 1/2 hour visit.
"Captain Jack's" ship arrived under a veil of secrecy and was met at the entrance by three very special guides Aidan Chin, Madison Kertcher and Logan Lay who, having all been patients at the hospital, gave the pirate the lay of the land.
Blowing into the playroom with his first mates at 3:30pm (PST) "Captain Jack" brought his pirate playfulness to the children assembled for a Pirate Party. Depp then spent more than hours meeting one-on-one with patients in the oncology, general pediatrics and neurology wards.
"Meeting Captain Jack was a dream come true for my daughter," said Sarah Kertcher, mother of 7 year old "First Mate" Madison. "He never broke character once and was so generous with his time. He was truly here for the kids and it brought tears to my eyes to see how special he made each one feel."
Footage of Depp's visit is available at https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/zz8LAJ1SVp
About BC Children's Hospital
BC Children's Hospital is the province's only full-service acute-care pediatric hospital, treating 86,000 children annually. The money raised by the foundation supports urgent needs at the hospital, its research institute, and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. For more information, visit www.bcchf.ca
SOURCE BC Children's Hospital Foundation
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