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When Top Gun : Maverick opened in theatres , Kayla Rydalch , event coordinator at the Larry H . Miller Megaplex Theatres Cottonwood , received an email from a man named Jake with Cystic Fibrosis , who had been in isolation for almost three years and was hospitalized this summer . He was writing to inquire about renting a theatre so he could safely take his wife to see the movie to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary .
Jake explained that his wife ’ s uncle was a naval aviator and Commander in the Navy at North Island when the original Top Gun movie came out in
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1986 . She has always cherished her time visiting him there and seeing the real Top Gun school . Her uncle passed away a few years ago , so she wore his flight suit to the theatre in his memory .
Kayla and her colleagues Tamsen Fowler and Jared Fischer did their best to ensure they had a safe and memorable experience . Tamsen and Jared greeted their guests wearing masks on and escorted them to an empty theatre . Tamsen brought popcorn and drinks for Jake and his wife to enjoy during the movie . When they finished the show , Tamsen brought the promotional display to their theatre entrance so they could take photos to remember their experience .
“ We took some photos of my wife in her uncle ’ s flight suit in front of the giant backdrop . It was so fun and memorable ,” said Jake . “ Now , you may think this was all about a movie . But the real reason we were so touched is that we felt seen . We felt like we mattered . Like people cared about us . They made us feel important and respected . They helped us create memories that will last forever . They gave us the extra , extra mile that the world needs right now during these hard times .”
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The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha ’ apai volcano erupted on January 15 , 2022 , and a magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near Tonga on January 27 , 2022 . These two events left the country and its residents in need of food , clean water and essential hygiene products .
Sione Tukuafu , Helpdesk Tier II at the Larry H . Miller Company , has immediate family living in Tonga who were directly affected by these devastating natural disasters .
The Larry H . Miller Company sponsored a donation drive organized by Sione . Employees at the Jordan Commons Campus gathered nonperishable food items , bottled water and hygiene products .
“ It meant a great deal to be surrounded by individuals who are supportive at work and in my personal life . Every act of love and kindness that I received from my coworkers was pure joy for my family and me ,
Larry H . Miller Megaplex Theatres Cottonwood provided a fun movie experience that created memories that will last forever .
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