wellway
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Post by wellway on Nov 15, 2016 15:56:42 GMT
I thought this story was lovely. www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-37988508BBC A dad's desperate search to replace a little blue cup for his autistic son that he says "keeps him alive" has gone viral on social media.
Marc Carter, 42, from Devon, appealed on Twitter for people to search for a specific Tommee Tippee cup for Ben.
The 13-year-old has severe autism and will only drink out of the two-handle cup which is no longer manufactured.
The appeal prompted offers of help from as far away as Australia from people promising to send Ben their old cups.
Tommee Tippee also said it had a dedicated team looking for the cup in its archive of product samples.
Update Tommee Tippee searched all their factories and found the mould for the cup, so they are going to do a production run of 500 cups so Ben's family never have to worry about trying to find the cup ever again.  www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-38141319 |
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Post by grammadee on Nov 15, 2016 15:59:42 GMT
Awesome!
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 15, 2016 16:00:53 GMT
So sweet that everyone will help a dad out.
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River
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Post by River on Nov 15, 2016 16:00:54 GMT
I've seen social media do great things for people. I hope he receives several Tommee Tippee cups for Ben!
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Post by mom on Nov 15, 2016 16:06:28 GMT
Aww! I love this!
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Post by gizzy on Nov 15, 2016 16:09:20 GMT
That is sweet. Big thumbs up to the company, too. I love hearing stories like this.
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Post by bc2ca on Nov 15, 2016 16:12:55 GMT
I love stories like this - thanks for sharing. |
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Post by refugeepea on Nov 15, 2016 16:19:59 GMT
Makes me so happy as the mom of a boy who loves Doras talking mini van (on the 3rd one) and a specific type and size of plastic cups that he loves to stack.
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Post by melanell on Nov 15, 2016 16:20:13 GMT
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Post by hop2 on Nov 15, 2016 16:35:25 GMT
Nice. I hope they end up with extras!!!
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Nov 15, 2016 17:45:14 GMT
What a heartwarming story.
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ginacivey
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Post by ginacivey on Nov 15, 2016 17:58:15 GMT
if it ends like the striped shirt...he'll be set
social media is a wonderful thing...most of the time!
gina
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Post by anonrefugee on Nov 15, 2016 18:11:12 GMT
Thank you.
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Nov 29, 2016 12:46:14 GMT
btt for update
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Post by mikklynn on Nov 29, 2016 13:21:06 GMT
What a lovely update! It made my day.
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Post by runner5 on Nov 29, 2016 13:26:55 GMT
made me cry - so sweet!
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Post by jenjie on Nov 29, 2016 13:34:14 GMT
What a sweet update!
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julieb
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Post by julieb on Nov 29, 2016 13:34:15 GMT
What an awesome update! TFS
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Post by wezee on Nov 29, 2016 13:38:11 GMT
how wonderful!
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Post by pierkiss on Nov 29, 2016 14:05:26 GMT
That is so sweet.
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lisaknits
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Post by lisaknits on Nov 29, 2016 14:14:04 GMT
What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing, you got me teary-eyed first thing in the morning!
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Post by KikiPea on Nov 29, 2016 14:57:26 GMT
That is a fantastic update!!! |
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Post by liya on Nov 29, 2016 15:00:11 GMT
Oh my gosh. Such a beautiful story with a wonderful update.
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Post by seikashaven on Nov 29, 2016 15:01:57 GMT
Wonderful update. I just went and bought more Tommee Tippee bottles because they're a great product and I like companies who do kind things for their customers.
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Post by Mary_K on Nov 29, 2016 16:10:03 GMT
(*!##%$@^ damn mascara running down my face....
So happy!
Mary K
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casii
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Post by casii on Nov 29, 2016 16:15:04 GMT
Love it! Wonderful update.
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PLurker
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Post by PLurker on Nov 29, 2016 16:17:13 GMT
Wonderful update. Kudos to that company, wow!  <<<happy tears |
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Post by originalvanillabean on Nov 29, 2016 16:58:43 GMT
Warms my heart!!
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Post by perumbula on Nov 29, 2016 17:43:01 GMT
That's the best story. I Love it when companies really love their customers back like that.  |
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River
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Post by River on Nov 29, 2016 17:56:24 GMT
Great update!  Thanks for sharing. |
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<<<happy tears
