Zoo With Roy's Awesome Emma Interviews Cole Hamels

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Wait what Awesome Emma and Cole Hamels and a ZWR Microphone?! Oh you know.

So last week The Hamels Foundation (which does absolutely amazing work that will resonate for generations) sent out a press release noting a tremendous project/donation that I'll allow them to explain:

The Hamels Foundation will provide an educational play yard for Bayard Taylor Elementary School that is both sustainable and environmentally green. For over 100 years, the students of Bayard Taylor have played and exercised in an area that looks similar to an empty parking lot. Our goal is to renovate this space to teach lessons in technology, science, physical education, and teamwork by including a chess/checker station, an iPad/Tech learning center, a greenhouse, a playground, and more... ...The Hamels Foundation believes that the investment in Bayard Taylor will provide significant improvement to the quality of students’ lives.

Shortly thereafter the following exchange took place:

Zoo With Roy: "Ummm, did you mean to include me on this? Because I just write dumb stuff and make funny pictures..."
The Hamels Foundation: "Yes, donkey!"
ZWR: "Wait, for real?"
THF: "Dude, we love your site and the Cole Photoshops."   (Editor's Note: Tip of the cap to all those who have sent in submissions)
ZWR: "Yes, please."
THF: "So do you want to interview Cole, dummy?"
ZWR: "I have a better idea. Awesome Emma will interview Cole. I just have to ask her mom first, because she's ten years old."
THF: "Sure."

(Side conversation)
ZWR: "Can Emma interview Cole Hamels on Friday?"
Emma's Mom: "zOMG yes!"

(Back to THF)
ZWR: "Emma's allowed to interview Cole Hamels!"
THF: "Woot. We'll have our interns put together a Photoshop board and Cole will pick his favorite after Emma asks her hard-hitting questions."
ZWR: "Wait what okay, high five it, girl."

And on Friday, Awesome Emma, ZNN's first field correspondent--and also perhaps the cutest human being on Earth--sat down with Cole to discuss a host of topics (including his bed time). In real life. For real. It's pretty amazing. Enjoy:

FACE = BROKEN. You're not getting that kind of insight or charming look into the personal lives of our heroes anywhere else, folks. "Can you sign my press pass?"  (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Major Thanks To:
The Hamels Foundation, for being great; Cole, for being a good sport and not ducking the tough questions;  "GTori", for his audio/visual genius and generosity; G-N Kang for allowing us to have fun with this; Awesome Emma's mom for giving her permission; Awesome Emma for doing such an excellent job (I'd have been too nervous, E) and letting Cole keep the pictures for his locker. I'm proud of you.

Yes, Please ^ Yes, Please Squared

Update: Awesome Emma's Awesome Report:

Hi, it’s Awesome Emma. Thanks to ZWR and the Hamels foundation, I had the opportunity to speak to Mr. Cole Hamels about his foundation and the work they do for kids. He recently gave a bunch of money to a school so they could have a playground. Before my interview with Mr. Hamels, I watched the check presentation ceremony. During some of it, I felt like I was going to cry. I was SO HAPPY to see the hard work that Mr. Hamels has done for the kids. When I saw how happy the students were, it made me REALLY happy inside. I think Mr. Hamels is doing something really good. I knew Mr. Hamels was a World Series MVP pitcher, but I never knew how remarkable of a person he was inside. 

Next, I was super excited to meet Mr. Hamels and interview him. I was all ready with my questions until I saw his good lookin’ face. He is THE MOST HANDSOME MAN I COULD EVER LOOK AT. It made me really really nervous. When I was walking over to him and getting ready for my interview, he gave me a big smile like he liked me and was happy to see me. He had BIG DIMPLES and when I saw those, I forgot my words. I did the best I could. He was really kind to me and he was answering my questions really clearly and he was staying on topic. I even got his autograph and someone asked me for my autograph!!!!! 

At the end, I showed Mr. Hamels the picture board of ZWR’s silly photo-shopped photos. Once he laid his eyes on the photos, he had a big smile on his face. It was a little bit of a tough decision for Mr. Hamels to pick his favorite one. He thought the photos were really funny and he asked if he could keep it in his locker. 

Thank you ZWR for giving me the opportunity to interview Mr. Hamels. This reminded me to be thankful for what I have and to put myself in other people’s shoes. I’m so happy the students are getting a playground. I also got to meet COLE HAMELS and INTERVIEW him!!!!! My day could not have been better :) 

P.S.  Please text the word HAMELS to 20222 to donate only $5 to his foundation.  This will help make even more kids smile.