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A group of Dubai orphans were left with big smiles on their faces after UAE companies banded together on social media to give them a memorable day out.
The children enjoyed VIP treatment at Vox Cinemas in City Centre Mirdif yesterday, which put on a special screening of The Boss Baby.
The group posed for photos at the cinema before making their way into the theatre, where goodie bags were waiting for them.
Of course, they were filled with delicious snacks to munch during the movie.
After the movie, yet another surprise was in store, with every child receiving toys from Ikea.
Awww! 💙 Hessa loves her @IKEAUAE 🐶.@CityCtrMirdif @voxcinemas @HSajwanization pic.twitter.com/uLjflKFKBg
— du (@dutweets) April 25, 2017
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This sweet act of giving all started on Monday, when Twitter user @HSajwanization used the platform to ask telecommunications company Du if they’d use their weekly cinema deal to take local orphans on a fun outing.
Yo @dutweets how many retweets to take 25 #orphan kids to watch #TheBossBaby @DWAnimation movie this #DuTuesday ? pic.twitter.com/5E006J2gW7
— حسن سجواني (@HSajwanization) April 24, 2017
“How many retweets to take 25 #orphan kids to watch #TheBossBaby,” HSajwanization said, adding a picture of the animated Dreamworks flick.
And the answer? None.
Du replied within hours, saying the company would take 50 children to the movies.
Oh my! YES YES! No retweets needed! And since it’s #duTuesday, we’ll make them 50! What do you think @voxcinemas? Tomorrow?! https://t.co/YYSl8LkeqW
— du (@dutweets) April 24, 2017
After tagging Vox Cinemas into the exchange, the movie theatre replied – and doubled the number of tickets.
@dutweets Why not? Since it’s #duTuesday, we’ll make it a 100 tickets! How about we throw in some @pepsi and popcorn too? ❤️
— VOX Cinemas (@voxcinemas) April 24, 2017
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@dutweets @voxcinemas @pepsi Can we do at @CityCtrMirdif please ? #TheBossBaby
— حسن سجواني (@HSajwanization) April 24, 2017
After several more tweets, Du agreed to take the children to the movie at Vox’s City Centre Mirdif branch.
Following the exchange, many Twitter users heralded Du and Vox for “winning the internet”, however, even if the companies hadn’t stepped up, the cinema trip would have likely happened regardless.
As the tweets started to sweep across social media on Monday, many residents offered their help in making the trip happen, saying they would pay for tickets.
Other companies also joined in the campaign, offering up meals and books to the children.
I’d like to thank each & every person who RT’d / supported this initiative – imagine the amount of happiness you brought to little kids
— حسن سجواني (@HSajwanization) April 24, 2017
Consider our faith in humanity well and truly restored (well, not that we were wavering, but still, always nice to get a reminder).
Images: Twitter
