Sutopo has been one of Indonesian Twitter users’ most loved personas for his dedication to his work, informing the public about the earthquakes and tsunami, amid his struggles with stage 4B lung cancer. He idolizes Raisa and has tweeted mentioning the singer’s Twitter handle a few times in the past to get her attention.

Meski kanker paru stadium 4B, saya tetap berusaha melayani media dan masyarakat dengan baik. Untuk rekan penyintas kanker. Jangan patah semangat. Tetap sabar, kerja dan berdoa. Hidup itu bukan panjang-pendeknya usia. Tapi seberapa besar kita dapat membantu orang lain.@raisa6690 pic.twitter.com/RZVSnSOTkW

— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_PN) October 1, 2018

Sutopo’s tweet read: “Although I have stage 4B lung cancer, I always try to do the best for the media and the public. For fellow cancer survivors, keep your spirits up. Be patient, keep working and keep praying. Life is not about how long you live but how big of a help we are to others.” At the end of the tweet, he mentioned Raisa’s Twitter handle.  

Read also: When disaster strikes, keep calm and listen to ‘Pak’ Sutopo  

Netizens responded to Sutopo’s tweet by mentioning Raisa, encouraging the singer to meet Sutopo. A Twitter user, Imam Wiratmadja is among those who amplified the hashtag #RaisaMeetSutopo.  

There's a hashtag #RaisaMeetSutopo encouraging the singer @raisa6690 to have a meetup with @Sutopo_PN - Head of Info and Public Relations for the National Board for Disaster Management.

He has been struggling with cancer but keeps on serving the public amid the recent disasters.

— imam wiratmadja (@Outstandjing) October 2, 2018

Senior music journalist, Adib Hidayat also partook in the #RaisaMeetSutopo merriment, connecting Raisa’s manager to Sutopo. 

Semesta memberkati, ini saya lagi di Jogja ketemu Boim, manager @raisa6690. Nomer Hp pak @Sutopo_PN saya kasih ke Boim. Raisa juga sudah bales WA saya. Tunggu tanggal mainnya :) #RaisaMeetSutopo

— Adib Hidayat (@AdibHidayat) October 2, 2018

Adib’s effort was not in vain, as he managed to get Raisa to respond to Sutopo’s tweet. The two are scheduled to meet on Sunday, Oct. 7.

Akhirnya dibales sama @raisa6690 ini tweet Pak @Sutopo_PN. Semoga tanggal 7 Oktober 2018 mereka bisa bertemu. Ada Amin? #RaisaMeetSutopo pic.twitter.com/nzghDQiRWk

— Adib Hidayat (@AdibHidayat) October 2, 2018

Raisa responded to Sutopo’s tweet, sending words of encouragement for Sutopo.

Hari ini twitterku ramai dengan #RaisaMeetSutopo, dan ngebaca semua cerita di tweet temen2, bikin aku rasanya udh kenal deket sama Pak Sutopo yang disayang banyak orang. Semangat dan terus menginspirasi ya Pak @Sutopo_PN :)

— Raisa Andriana (@raisa6690) October 2, 2018

Raisa’s tweet read: “My Twitter today has #RaisaMeetSutopo all over it. I’ve read all the stories in your tweets, friends, and it made me feel like I’ve known Pak Sutopo for a long time. He’s loved by many. Keep your spirit and keep on inspiring, Pak Sutopo :)” She mentioned Sutopo's handle at the end of the tweet. 

Surprisingly, on Wednesday afternoon, when Sutopo was at a press conference, delivering information to media outlets, he was interrupted by a video call from Raisa herself. 

Alhamdulillah terwujud bbrp menit lalu melalui video call antara Pak @Sutopo_PN dan Kak Yaya @raisa6690 ✨#RaisaMeetSutopo https://t.co/MvQS7w2tx8

— Rahmi Dwi Kartika (@rahmiuwi) October 3, 2018

After being cheered on by members of the press who surrounded him at the venue, Sutopo took the call. 

Raisa's voice could not be heard over the speakerphone, however, Sutopo appeared very happy, saying, "[This moment will be] the most beautiful memory for me". (asw)

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