Thread by @MarisaRblues

11/18/1987 #MichaelJackson visits the children’s Hospital in Randwick, Sydney, Australia. #HonorMJ #MJHumanitarian #MJFam
Natasha Lang, mother of the child in the photo with Michael remembers that moment:

“I will never forget that day as long as I live ⬇️

when Michael came to the hospital with an abundance of stuffed animal toys, so generously given, to all the children in the children’s ward. He went around the ward and visited each child personally and quietly spoke words of comfort to them ⬇️

and I will never forget the delight of these children, the medical staff and the parents who visited on that day.

My son now is a grown man and I wish to share this photograph with the whole world because it shows Michael’s selfless and generous nature.⬇️

My son, unfortunately, lost his eye in a school accident that week and, as you can imagine, it was a real tragedy for the whole family, but that day he gave us all some joy, great pleasure and an abundance of happiness.⬇️

Michael, I know that you are with the angels and may God bless your soul and, rest assured, you will live in our hearts forever. Thank you for the music.”
Natasha Lang. #HonorMJ #MJHumanitarian #MJFam ⬇️

Daniele Parisi, a boy from Latina, Italy, was diagnosed with AIDS at the age of 8. The virus was transmitted from his biological mother. He was a big fan of MJ and in 1997 when he was 14, he had the opportunity to attend a concert of the HIStory Tour Milan on June 18. #HonorMJ ⬇️

During the song Heal the World #MichaelJackson went to Daniele who was sitting in a chair unable to walk due to the weakness caused by his illness. Knelt before him and filled his hands with kisses. Then he picked him up and walked to center stage posing for several photos.⬇️

After this experience Daniele started to walk again, sometimes even run, eat better, gain weight but most importantly of all, he gained self-confidence to keep fighting and keep going.
Unfortunately Daniele died two years later from a brain infection due to influenza. ⬇️

His adoptive mother later recalled "Our meeting at the concert in San Siro June 18 1997 was magical and marvelous. Michael met us in his dressing room decorated in red, with a large mirror and lights around it. ⬇️

At that time all the negative thoughts that I had toward him disappeared, so much so that I apologized for having been swayed by rumors.
He was a special person and I regret not being able to see him again. He helped sick children because he had a difficult childhood.⬇️

With Michael I understood that you should never judge without knowing the person and that we should not forget the good things done to those who are less fortunate."

He seemed thin and frail but he possessed sweetness and infinite humility. ⬇️

Michael was very attentive. He left many autographs for him and his friends in Latina. His bodyguards took Daniele up on stage where he could watch the fantastic concert, but the best moment was when Michael took him on the stage in his arms in front of 40 thousand people."⬇️

In 2005, during that difficult time for Michael Jackson, the boy's mother, Antonietta Parisi, sent him a letters of support.

"I'll never forget what you did for my son. After meeting you, the doctors called it a miracle, because for some months it was like he never had AIDS. ⬇️

Now that justice has been done I just wanted to express my gratitude and my happiness. Please do not allow more people to take advantage of you. I know that you are a person with a good heart and want to help everyone, but not all people deserve so much attention. ⬇️

My child is not here with us anymore but I know that from up there he's always looking over you. He never forgot what you did for him. God bless you.”

Michael's response to Antonietta:
"Thank you for your letter. May God always bless you and Daniele."⬇️

Daniele said, "Michael is the kindest person. I remember he had a particular and sweet scent so I thought I don't want to wash myself anymore. I want to wear his scent for the rest of my life. It was like a dream for me.”
#MJHumanitarian #HonorMJ #MJFam