Back in 2009, a young Blue C customer, Robin (age 9), was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor.  To show just what a small town we live in, Robin’s nurse in the Pediactric Intensive Care Unit was a good friend of mine named Diane Grimm.  Diane was helping Robin during her recovery when she learned that one of Robin’s favorite places to eat was Blue C.

With the family’s permission Diane called me and told me the whole story, and shortly thereafter we invited Robin to come into Blue C and learn how to roll sushi.  Well, that day finally arrived and Robin had a great time learning the tricks of the trade from Winter Samoya at our University Village location.  (Click on some of the pictures to see some of what she made!)

Meeting Robin and her family was a powerful reminder of why we opened Blue C in the first place.  We just wanted to make people happy.  After seven years of being in business it’s easy to get distracted by things that don’t matter, but when I met Robin it hit home that every day someone walks into one of our restaurants with his or her own personal challenge and it’s our job to genuinely care about the experience we give.

The Summer after her surgery, Robin travelled to Boston for two months of proton radiation therapy.  She will need lifetime monitoring, but after meeting her I believe she will stare down any challenge she may face in the future.

Robin spends time practicing ballet, learning the flute, studying science, climbing trees, and according to her mom, giggling with friends.  We’re proud she can now add sushi chef apprentice to her growing list of interests!

Steve Rosen

Co-Founder, Blue C Sushi