Colby Curtin Dies Of Vascular Cancer After Watching Movie ‘Up’ (Photo!)
A 10 year-old girl named Colby Curtin, who was diagnosed with vascular cancer back in 2005, died just seven hours after being granted her final wish to watch Pixar’s new movie “Up”.
Colby had seen previews and was fascinated with the film, which tells the story of a grumpy old man who, after his wife’s death, tries to fulfill their joint dream of visiting South America by tying thousands of balloons to his house and floating away.
The 10 year-old was unfortunately too sick to go to the theater so a family friend called both Pixar and Disney, which owns the animation studio, and Pixar quickly sent an employee to Colby’s house with a DVD copy of the movie for a private screening.
The mom said, “When I watched it, I had really no idea about the content of the theme of the movie. I just know that word ‘Up’ and all of the balloons and I swear to you, for me it meant that (Colby) was going to go up. Up to heaven.” R.I.P. Colby!!
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Beautiful story. RIP Colby, and my prayers are with the family.
Poor little baby,,,gawd,,, this is so sad,, up in heaven is where she is. God Bless this little angel.
that was really sad god bless this little angel
This is a sweet thing that Pixar and Disney did…they thought of someone in pain, and in need…
She is in a better place.
Good for Pixar Colby deserved that she died so young…..
My deepest sympathy goes out to Colby Curtin’s family. May all your beautiful memories of your precious daughter help you through this new and sad journey of your life. Always remember that your beautiful and precious child will forever be with you in your heart and memories. God bless your family.
May GOd bvless you Kilby and keep you safe with him
I’m sorry Colby died. She was very beautiful. I’m 10 myself and I like reading, and when I saw this it made me think of my Diabetes. Just think that your daughter is in a better place. I’m real SORRY.
This is real touching. R.I.P Colby, my prayers are with your family.
I just cried and cried reading this….God Bless you Colby.
This is just sad. Children suffering from such horrendous diseases… It just makes you feel powerless. RIP! She certainly went UP
wow..parents should’nt ever bury their children..im sorry for the lose mates may peace be with your hearts and know where ever your daughter is she is proud to have been your child
I had tears in my eyes while reading this. Not just for the sorrow that such a sweet, and beautiful little girl had to suffer and die so young, but also for the joy I felt reading that her last wish was granted thanks to the family friend and the people at Pixar that made that happen.
Having seen the movie recently (UP), I can tell you that I can understand why Colby’s mom felt the movie was so fitting for not only her daughter, but for her too. If anyone has not seen the movie, I highly recommend it. The message is so strong, as well as uplifting.
Again, I have to take my hat off to Pixar and the measures they took to make sure that Colby’s wish was granted. (its too bad that the hospice group that was asked to bring a wheel chair to the family home on June 4th so Colby could go to see movie in the theatres, did not do that much for Colby.)
But seeing how things worked out, I believe that it was meant for Pixar and their employee to make that trip and fulfill Colby’s last wish.
God Bless her and her family who are certainly going thru a very difficult time, but rest assured there are many praying for her and for you, including myself. To be certain, Colby is UP with the Lord, and is suffering no more.
Thanks again to Pixar and all those who made it possible for her to get her last wish.
My family will say a pray for you tonight Colby and your family God will watch over you now Colby.
this is touching.she’s so young… god bless colby and rest in peace.
maura- this is sad story, when i see to the web, i was very sad.
R.I.P Colby Curtain your up in heaven now and living a good life with no illness. My prayers go out to the family.
When I read a story like this it truly tears me apart, Yes I do truley question the existence of God and ask why ? I suppose most would say IT IS GOD’S WILL, if so please place this little angel and all that I have prayed for and kept in my prayers to your immaculate compulation of angels by your side. For you are the Kingdome the Everlasting Light. Amen.
She’s such a pretty girl.My God why did she die.I wish they found a cure for it.Poor girl.I’m 10 and I rather sacrifice my life for her to stay alive.If i were her i would feel the same.I always wanted to see Up.: *(WHY LORD WHY!!!
so, so sad. i’m crying as i read this…
What a beautiful child Colby was. My deepest sympathy to the family for their loss. May God Bless her and keep her up in heaven.
Rest In Peace little one.
Child are such a blessing. God Bless Colby and thanks Pixar.
Rest in peace, Colby.
God Bless the Late Gary Papa.
Colby was a very special child bringing so much to all in a short period of time.
May God Bless all her loved ones and may she be their guiding light from heaven above, at peace with our Lord.
my deepest sympathy goes out to colby’s family at this very painful and difficult time in their lifes. When I read and saw the picture of colby I cried because I have lost my brother and have lost my mother who had cancer. I had to see her suffer through so much pain. It broke my heart that this precious 10 year old girl had to suffer and go through pain that no kid should have to go through. I know it doesn’t look like things will get better right now but in time it will. The pain and emptiness will never go away but at least know colby is in heaven smiling down at you guys watching over you and your family. My god be with you and my prayers go out to you and your family.
This is sad.I had tearsy eyes. Godbless you colby and your family! R.I.P. We know your in a much better place now…
This is so Sad i’am 10 myself and it is not fair too dye Colby didnt really get to live a good live she only lived a decade!
RIP colby!
R.I.P Colby U are so beautiful and im sorry this had to happen to you. I dont even know you but i luv you> i wish u the best of luck in heaven
I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful ten year old child.I am ten to and I want to see the movie UP to but I am glad that Colby got to see it first i Know you probably dont want to hear this but your daughter is better off in heaven with God.It really wasnt worth it for her to stay here on Earth and suffer. Best of wishes to you and your family you guys are in my prayers and always remember Colby is looking down on you guys every second of the day once again i am very sorry.
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