Mick Lee

Mick Lee

Mick Lee is a Chicago radio personality and the Program Director of WLIT, 93.9 LITE FM. Originally from upstate NY, Mick wanted to be a radio DJ as a...Full Bio

 

Lurie Doctor Dresses as Chewbacca To Tell Boy he's Getting a new Heart

When 15-year-old Austin Eggleston from Pontiac, Illinois was placed on a heart transplant list, his doctor made him a deal. Dr. Phillip Thrush promised Austin - a huge Star Wars fan - that when a heart became available, he would deliver the news wearing a Chewbacca costume.

Well Dr. Thrush came through on his promise this past weekend. The heartwarming moment was captured at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago.

Austin's family said Monday he has already received the new heart and is still recovering from the transplant surgery.

You can watch the video below! <3


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