Some people are thrilled to get a gift, a cake or balloons for their birthday. For senior citizen, however, this birthday was unforgettable. Pat Adams, an 87-year old resident at the Sunrise Sonning retirement home was thrilled to meet her favorite actor, George Clooney, for her birthday.
Clooney walked in with a bunch of flowers and a card for the sprightly senior, bringing a beaming smile to her face. The staff of the facility were not expecting a visit from the actor, and everyone was thrilled to receive a visit from Clooney. Mrs. Adams had written letters asking if her favorite celebrity could pay her a visit in honor of her birthday. She was shocked to see him walk through the door.
Clooney and his wife Amal have a home right outside of London, not far from the Sunrise Sonning facility. They often visit the surrounding area, stopping in at pubs and restaurants. On this day, however, Clooney made a detour and spent time visiting the elderly birthday girl, making her wish come true. Mrs. Adams describes herself as his “biggest fan,” and was thrilled by his visit.
Clooney, who is expecting a baby, dropped in unannounced. The star, who has recently played a leading role in the hit movie “Money Monster,” intentionally did not tell the staff ahead of time that he would be making an appearance, as he wanted to keep his visit low-key in order to avoid taking the focus off of Mrs. Adams.
Linda Jones, a staff person at Sunrise Sonning says that Mrs. Adams absolutely adores Clooney, and had long wished that she could meet the actor and told the staff that she would be thrilled if he stopped in for a chat. Never did she imagine that her wish would come true and that she would receive a once in a lifetime birthday gift. Mrs. Adams spent the visit chatting with the star, taking photos and enjoying the pleasant surprise.
George Clooney is known for not only his acting but also his humanitarian work. Clooney has worked with organizations to stop human rights violations in the Darfur region of Sudan, and has also made financial contributions to more than two dozen other charities that focus on protecting children and stopping human rights crimes.
Our hats are off to Mr. Clooney for taking time out of his busy schedule to make a senior citizen smile!