Here's the inside story about how Imagine Dragons and the Robinson family came together to #slaycancerwithdragons. Donate now to help us fight the financial foes of pediatric cancer. www.trf.org/donate/
Tyler was in my graduating class (Brighton High School, class of 2013). Tragically, as is made clear by this video, he didn't make it to graduation. And unfortunately, I did not know of him until graduation day as I was very far removed from our school's culture and spent all of my free time with kids from other high schools. That said, at one point during our graduation, they showed a video montage to commemorate the life of Tyler. As I'm sure you can imagine, the song they chose to set the video to was "It's Time". Oddly enough, it is one of the only things that I actually remember about that ceremony and that moment has stuck with me in the many years that have followed. After the ceremony, I asked my cousin, who also attended our school and was in our 2013 class, to tell me more about him, as she was far more in tune with the social fabric of our school than I was. She then explained who he was, people I knew who he was friends with, and gave more information about what had happened. High school can be such a challenging time, and our school like many others could sometimes be a hard place to exist in. We had our fair share of bullying, cliques, the stereotypical high school bullshit. But one thing I gathered about Tyler, after speaking to those who knew him, was that he was a truly remarkable person who was respected and well-loved. In fact, I later learned of a story that I believe perfectly exemplifies Tyler's selflessness. Following his struggles, Tyler was granted a wish through the Make a Wish foundation. He came to the conclusion that he would rather give his wish away to his friend who wanted to study computers but didn't have the financial resources to purchase one. Not only did Tyler's friend get to design his dream computer, but apparently there were leftover funds allocated to Tyler as the computer and its design did not eat up the entire wishes' budget. Tyler then decided to use the leftover money to fund a shopping spree at Target for a local refugee family. Apparently, this was true to who Tyler was, an altruistic and generous person. Often hard to find in people, no less a 17 y/o kid. It's a tragedy to have lost such a caring and compassionate soul too soon. I am certain he would have gone on to do great things, as he had already brought so much joy to others in his short but impactful life. The pain felt all throughout our community was immense and I'm sure was (and is) insurmountable for his parents. Thankfully, out of such darkness, a foundation was borne that continues to honor his legacy. Tyler, I am regretful that I never had the opportunity to speak with you in person or come to know you intimately. But I know from hearing the stories after the fact that you were loved, respected, and continue to be deeply missed. Thank you Imagine Dragons for continuing to honor his legacy and giving back to others like him. We need more of this in our world.
I love bands that care, they care about people. their fans, and the world, and do something about it. This is why I love Imagine Dragons, they are so inspiring, and caring, and Tyler is such an inspiration. The path to heaven runs through miles of clouded hell.
I fucking hate their music. I think all their songs are trash. But I love the band and everything they do and support them every time I can. I wish more people acted like them.
Imagine dragons, is amazing; They are one of the few bands that really help others, from the hearth. They make it posible for people to be there for their children... wow. #Respect #ImagineDragons #TylerRobinson
I cried during this video this video was so inspiring and it just made my heart just go "WE LOVE TYLER ROBINSON" and it was just painful to watch him pass on his inspiring, greatfal, and loving life. RIP Tyler Robinson
I send my regrets to the robinson family. Cancer is horrible I've gone through rhabdomyarsarcoma same as tyler im going through leg lengthening because if it. He was brave im sorry for your loss - bryce leach
I lost my sister to cancer when she was five an I was six. there is no easy way to deal with cancer. by the grace of god he shows us the positive that we are to learn from it. it may not be what we want but we grow stronger to help those going through the same thing. the most important message is god real an we must believe . there's a reason why things happen an we may never know the why.
My grandpa died of cancer in 2002 and its a terrible sick, he lost his voice cuz it was lumps cancer. And now I have a neighbor who has skin cancer, he's old but he was so full of life before it starts going to his brain and make him being really sick. This is one of the worse sickness and lot of people die because of it and I'm so happy that there's foundations that help people with cancer. I just wish we can finally get a cancer free world. Good job and Tyler RIP!
It's really difficult studying for finals when you're drowning in a river of tears. I love you ID, even though I'm probably going to fail my 8 A.M. final tomorrow because my notes are done for.
In a world that sometimes seems to be full of ugliness, it's uplifting to see this story. Such a classy and unselfish move by the Imagine Dragons; if you didn't like them before, you gotta love them now. Respect !
i cant belive that someone human beings is such a monster that unlike this video..This reminde us that we have around us bed realy bed persons.Tyler Your soul rest in peace 😢😢😢😯😯😯 im so sorry for u that your life was so short but im sure that you were wonderful person i saw it in your eyes in your smile.God help any child and person that have cancer.
Bands like imagine Dragons really appreciate their fans and would go to great lengths to help. Tyler was just some random boy who like the band, but it changed his life. Rip Tyler Robinson
Thank you all who liked this video. I do hope cancer becomes a thing of the past. My friend has received help thanks to this foundation after 2 battles with liver cancer. Thank you imagine dragons and Tyler's family for your help.
I *CAN NOT* express how hard I cried during this video. I have known people with cancer and thought, "Oh. They have cancer. I truly feel sorry for them.". But this video showed me I didn't even really know how cancer can change someones life. This one story about Tyler is sooooo sad. And just to imagine that there's more cases out there................I can't explain how sad and depressed I feel right now. Those people who don't cry during sad stuff, if they see this, I bet they cry their hearts out. It's weird really, how this makes people so sad, and they never even met the guy. I hope that Tyler's friends, family, even people who don't really know him, feel better. I know their hearts will never fully heal after this life changing event, but I still wish them better fortune. And I want to say, I know how they feel.
Great family. Great story. Funny how this young dude never once asked for a hand out from the juggonuat. I'm so happy to see that someone with financial power and gain can help those who need it most. Breaks my heart to know that there are children in this world facing this. The family members deal with the brunt of it. Imagine Dragons will always be known for this. When the days are over and the fame washes away they can honestly say they stepped up and helped. The fact that he texted that little dude and communicated with him. He must of felt like a million dollars. Such a admirable act. God bless you all and may the lord see the acts of kindness and help those who need it. All great persons that leave this earth early are more than likely needed elsewhere as hard as it may seem. You will all meet him again to have faith is all God wants. Nothing more... Whoever gave thumbs down is manic and dependent on something. Disgusting...
isn't that weird? im mean, feeling a lot for someone totally unfamiliar to you? but yet still so much connected to our feelings. Its like i could feel their pain!, their sadness and their happiness. just very weird how music can connect people over miles and languages ahead!
THANKS YOU IMAGINE DRAGONS… you guys rock.. this video is very special to me.. i just lost my best friend a year ago.. and i know how special and important is for cancer patients to feel like they are loved and make people around them feel especial, but what they don't know is that we would do whatever to make them feel special, at least throughout the time they have left here with us..I miss my friend very much, every day.. Again thanks a lot you guys are magnificent.. Sergio Pelaez
I was at their concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma last February when they introduced the foundation and dedicated their performance of Its Time to Tyler and it was phenomenal. The most outstanding part was that they donated all the concert proceeds to the foundation. Me and my friend were both in tears because it meant so much to us considering we have also lost a friend that battled cancer. I will be honored to make donations soon in the future! What a wonderful charity and group supporting it.
Those 34 people who disliked the video either have no hearts or they just did that because they were crying and mistakenly pressed the dislike button instead of the like button....
