All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise

From allright.org.nz:
International super heroes swarmed 5 wards at Christchurch Hospital surprising children and families inside.

WAS IT A BIRD? WAS IT A PLANE? NO IT WAS...

Batman and Spiderman scaling the walls of Christchurch Hospital ahead of a top secret mission!

The international superheroes snuck into the quake hit city yesterday after answering a code red call from Christchurch's superhero Flatman.

A video of the superheroes' mission has been released - now that the superheroes are a safe distance from the city.

"Canterbury still needs love and who better to provide it then the world's best known superheroes?" says Flatman.

Flatman, Batman and Spiderman were joined by Iron Man, Mr Incredible, Captain America, Superwoman and the Black Widow in their mission.

After abseiling down the side of the hospital, they swarmed five wards surprising the children and families inside.

"There are so many people like these families in Christchurch who are going through some really tough times. Our mission was to show how little things can bring joy to people, even when they're in really stressful situations," says Flatman.

The mission was a hit. Free superhero cupcakes for all (courtesy of The Cupcake Collection), sword fights, bubbles and a whole lot of smiles.

The All Right? project (which works to support and improve Cantabrians mental health and wellbeing as we recover and rebuild) helped accommodate the superheroes while they were in Christchurch and filmed the mission as part of its Outrageous Burst of All Right series.

Manager Sue Turner is delighted with how the mission went/

"It really shows how little things can mean a lot to people - even when times are tough for them. We know we can't solve the myriad of complex issues Cantabrians are facing but we can all do things to brighten their days," says Sue Turner.

Sadly, Sue Turner says the superheroes were unable to rebuild the central city while they were here.

"They had a good look around though and have offered to come back to hang the city council's Christmas decorations if a sponsor's not found before December," she smiles.

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: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Video; A video showing superheroes and 'All Righties' entertaining and giving gifts at the Christchurch Hospital childrens' wards. The video features Batman, Iron Man, Superwoman, Mr Incredible, Captain America, Black Widow, and Christchurch's own Flat Man, with Batman and Spiderman descending down the side of the building. The video and event were organised by All Right? as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise'. The Press published the video in an article by Ged Cann on 28 June 2016 at 5:00am. All Right? posted the link to this article on their Facebook Timeline on 28 June 2014 at 10:55am.

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Image 1; An image from All Right? that reads, "Holy Hospitals Batman! What are you and the gang doing in Canterbury?!" The image was created to promote the video for the 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', in which people dressed in superhero costumes surprised and entertained children at Christchurch Hospital. All Right? also posted the image to their Facebook Timeline on 29 June 2014. The post included a link to The Press article which featured the video, along with the hashtag #sharethepostandsharethelove.

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Image 2; An image designed to be used as a web banner. The image reads, "Holy Hospitals Batman! What are you and the gang doing in Canterbury?!" The image was created to promote the video for the 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', in which people dressed in superhero costumes surprised and entertained children at Christchurch Hospital.

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 1; A photograph of two 'All Righties' waving in one of the Christchurch Hospital childrens' wards during All Right?'s 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise'. This event involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:43pm with the caption, "The All Righties preparing to sneak in...".

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 2; A photograph of 'Flat Man' and Spiderman posing with a child at one of the Christchurch Hospital childrens' wards during All Right?'s 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise'. This event involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:42pm with the caption, "Flat Man and friend".

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 3; A photograph of children at Christchurch Hospital looking out the window at Spiderman abseiling down the side of the building. Spiderman was there as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', which involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. The abseiling gear was provided by Goleman Exterior Building Care. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:42pm with the caption, "Spiderman abseiling down the side of the hospital, preparing to enter the ward".

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 4; A photograph of a child and Batman posing together in one of Christchurch Hospital childrens' wards. Batman was there as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', which involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:42pm with the caption, "Batman and Buddy".

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 5; A photograph of a child posing with (from left to right) Iron Man, 'Flat Man', Captain America, Batman and Batman (front) at Christchurch Hospital. The superheroes were there as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', which involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:43pm.

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 6; A photograph of a child battling Captain America at one of Christchurch Hospital childrens' wards. Captain America was there as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', which involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:44pm. It was posted with the caption, "Captain America versus Gorgeous wee superhero".

: All Right? Outrageous Bursts of All Right: Superhero Surprise Photograph 7; A photograph of a smiling child with Captain America's shield at Christchurch Hospital childrens' ward. Captain America was there as part of 'Outrageous Burst of All Right: Superhero Surprise', which involved people dressed as superheroes surprising children at Christchurch Hospital with gifts and entertainment. All Right? posted the photograph to their Facebook Timeline on 2 July 2014 at 12:43pm with the caption, "The smiles that made it all worthwhile...".