Sponsoring a child
Each year The Midwest Comicon sponsors a child and brings their name and condition into the light. The child selected will receive financial help from a portion of the convention proceeds from that year. That gift can be used to help with hospital bills, utility bills, or anything that may relieve the financial burden and give them hope. This is a powerful way The Midwest Comicon can give back to the community as well as give others a great cause to get behind and support.
The 2016 Midwest Comicon V.I.P. is Talon!!
Members of these amazing organizations will be pulling out all the stops for the 2016 VIP. These men and women not only make appearances to bring out smiles for all the kids, but to help raise much needed funds in cases just like this one. Many of these club members will be traveling from all over Iowa and beyond so YOU will bring your families to The Midwest Comicon 2016. Your attendance will make all the difference in the world. See you in November!
The 2015 Midwest Comicon V.I.P is Tyler cross!
This is Tyler Cross. A resident at Blank Childrens Hospital, he has had a room there not for days or months, but for years. Tyler has Epidermolysis bullosa.
EB is an inherited connective tissue disease causing blisters in the skin and mucosal membranes. It is a result of a defect in the anchoring between the epidermis and dermis, resulting in friction and skin fragility. It's severity ranges from mild to lethal.
"Butterfly Children" is a term often used to describe younger patients because the skin is said to be as fragile as a butterflies wings; Also known as "Cotton Wool Babies" or (in South America) as "Crystal Skin Children".
Tyler had an older brother who passed away in his early twenties from the same desease. Despite everything this young man has lost and continues to deal with on a daily basis, he is the first person to help from his hospital bed.
Last year Tyler played a major role in helping to organize the fulfillment of a wish through Make-A-Wish. With the help of Allen K., he was visited by the Iowa League of Heroes to talk about a plan. It was because of Tyler that a hero known as Super Sheyla had her wish granted by defeating a villian called Kill-O-Watt.
At the hospital where he stays, Tyler is often thinking of others when special events take place such as ice-cream socials. He makes sure all the other kids on his floor get in on all the special treats.
He has personally met local celebrities, Tv hosts, professional football players and super heroes to name a few. He receives encouraging fan mail from hundreds of people as well as gifts from military, special forces, FBI, CIA and on and on. Without a doubt, Tyler is a prime example of how everyone can help others no matter what.
A note to the V.I.G.s of The Midwest Comicon: Tyler is a big fan of zombies and his favorite show is The Walking Dead. His favorite Super Hero is Spiderman and his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys. Should ANY of you feel so moved, some custom swag would be the iceing on the cake for this real life hero.
EB is an inherited connective tissue disease causing blisters in the skin and mucosal membranes. It is a result of a defect in the anchoring between the epidermis and dermis, resulting in friction and skin fragility. It's severity ranges from mild to lethal.
"Butterfly Children" is a term often used to describe younger patients because the skin is said to be as fragile as a butterflies wings; Also known as "Cotton Wool Babies" or (in South America) as "Crystal Skin Children".
Tyler had an older brother who passed away in his early twenties from the same desease. Despite everything this young man has lost and continues to deal with on a daily basis, he is the first person to help from his hospital bed.
Last year Tyler played a major role in helping to organize the fulfillment of a wish through Make-A-Wish. With the help of Allen K., he was visited by the Iowa League of Heroes to talk about a plan. It was because of Tyler that a hero known as Super Sheyla had her wish granted by defeating a villian called Kill-O-Watt.
At the hospital where he stays, Tyler is often thinking of others when special events take place such as ice-cream socials. He makes sure all the other kids on his floor get in on all the special treats.
He has personally met local celebrities, Tv hosts, professional football players and super heroes to name a few. He receives encouraging fan mail from hundreds of people as well as gifts from military, special forces, FBI, CIA and on and on. Without a doubt, Tyler is a prime example of how everyone can help others no matter what.
A note to the V.I.G.s of The Midwest Comicon: Tyler is a big fan of zombies and his favorite show is The Walking Dead. His favorite Super Hero is Spiderman and his favorite football team is the Dallas Cowboys. Should ANY of you feel so moved, some custom swag would be the iceing on the cake for this real life hero.
Updates:
The 2015 Midwest Comicon was able to raise over $1,500.00 for the Cross family. We would like to thank everyone who supported the MC and made it possible to help the Cross family with bills and medical expenses. Let's keep this going and help our next V.I.P.!
Writer and Illustrater, Jason Wright contacted the MC after reading up on Tyler. Jason had a couple things he wanted Tyler to have, including the #1 Issue of his zombie comic book... Autographed! Inside the cover is a personal pencil drawing of a zombified version of a character on The Walking Dead series. Jason even included additional copies of his comic for some of Tyler's closest friends along with a few posters. Nice job Jason.
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FRIDAY:
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Actor Brandon Routh stopped by to visit Tyler and even personalized a couple great pics for him!! The two had a great visit filled with lots of smiles and laughs!
Tyler received autographed pics from Michael Kudlitz, Ernie Hudson and Lou Ferrigno!! Thanks for the smiles guys!!
It is with Heavy hearts that we must announce the passing of Tyler Cross on Monday, July 13 2015. After a life long battle, this young hero has reached countless people from his hospital room. Tyler made lasting impressions on everyone he met, but he has been called away now. God speed Tyler, you will be greatly missed. This Midwest Comicon 2015 is for you buddy...
