Posted on Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 2 p.m.
Superheroes visit and wash windows at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
By Melanie Maxwell
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Spiderman is seen hanging from a rope outside of an eighth-floor window at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Spiderman is seen hanging from a rope outside of an eighth-floor window at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Children watch as superheroes hang from a rope outside of an eighth-floor window at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Two men watch from the top of a parking garage as a superhero hangs from a rope. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Hulk, Superman, Spiderman, Captain American and Iron Man scale down the side of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Spiderman flies as he and his fellow superheroes scale down the side of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Reflected in the window, a man photographs from the top of a parking garage as Superman scales the side of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Spiderman has his face paint touched up outside of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Superman is seen outside of C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Patients watch as Spiderman washes the windows on the 11th floor at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Ironman is seen washing a window as Heather Wills, of Ortonville, smiles while her 2-year-old son Noah watches Spiderman on the 11th floor at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Alford Harris, 13, of Detroit watches as Ironman washes a window on the 11th floor at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Monday, June, 3, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Superheroes Spiderman, Superman, Ironman, Captain America and the Hulk scaled down the side of the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital building to bring a little cheer and wash some windows while they were at it.
This was the first time the University of Michigan contractors donned the crime-fighting duds for their window washing duties at the hospital.
Melanie Maxwell is a staff photographer.
Comments
A2 Sense 1959
Thu, Jun 6, 2013 : 3:36 p.m.
Post the video... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84eS8RWJzMA
KateT
Tue, Jun 4, 2013 : 3:48 p.m.
Thanks for some happy news!
mady
Tue, Jun 4, 2013 : 2:10 p.m.
EXCELLENT!!
kfolger
Tue, Jun 4, 2013 : 1:13 p.m.
So weird, I was just reading an article about a similar event at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh bit.ly/WdkhzS
Elouise
Tue, Jun 4, 2013 : 1:19 a.m.
That is awesome! These kids will remember that ALWAYS!
BlueEyesGirl
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 11:23 p.m.
Just one more reason to love Mott! Go Blue!
Dr. Fate
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 11:12 p.m.
This is super awesome! *sob* Too bad no one would recognize my costume though....
mittengirl
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 10:52 p.m.
Heard of this in other cities and glad it caught on here. My hat is off to those workers 1) for wanting to remain anonymous to keep it "all about the kids" and 2) for going above and beyond in their jobs for the greater good. More feel good stories like this A2.com please! They are out there!
Kai Petainen
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:36 p.m.
Now... if you could only have Stan Lee come and pay a visit as well....
Letti
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:36 p.m.
Well, that'll bring tears to your eyes. What an amazing thing for these gentlemen to do. I appreciate that they are not doing this for publicity for their company but certainly hope some good karma is headed their way...
Kai Petainen
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:35 p.m.
seriously awesome! this is a great story... cool stuff!
Tag
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:30 p.m.
What a great treat for the patients at C.S. Mott.
Soothslayer
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:04 p.m.
What an outstanding idea. More of this!
Amy Biolchini
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 7:38 p.m.
Just a little background: This is the same crew that typically does window washing for the hospitals -- but this time, at the request of UMHS, they dressed up like super heroes. They declined to give their real names or their company's name because they wanted it to be about the children, not themselves. They'll try to dress up like super heroes this week as they continue to work on Mott's windows.
Jojo B
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 8:24 p.m.
I wish my work would request that I do something like this! I want to be Wonder Woman.
OnTheRight
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 7:03 p.m.
That is so cute!! It made me smile just picturing it, so I'm sure it was a huge thrill for those little kids stuck in a hospital bed. Great example of a (relatively) small effort having a big impact....and sick little kids certainly are deserving of as many thrills and smiles as possible.
Melanie Maxwell
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 9:57 p.m.
Not only were the patients and staff thrilled, but I'm pretty sure the superhero crew enjoyed themselves as well!
WalkingJoe
Mon, Jun 3, 2013 : 6:37 p.m.
I'd say these window washers are indeed Superheroes .