An 8-year-old boy with a rare terminal illness had his dream come true this past weekend when his favorite Avenger came to visit.
Robert Downey Jr., who stars as Marvel’s Iron Man, hung out over the weekend with Aaron Hunter, who suffers from a syndrome called Rohhad, which causes children to gain weight and develop difficulties breathing, among other complications. The disease affects approximately 100 children worldwide and there is currently no cure.
The duo first met after Hunter posted a video of himself online asking to meet the actor, who he said could help save his friends also living with Rohhad.
Robert Downey Jr., who stars as Marvel’s Iron Man, hung out over the weekend with Aaron Hunter, who suffers from a syndrome called Rohhad, which causes children to gain weight and develop difficulties breathing, among other complications. The disease affects approximately 100 children worldwide and there is currently no cure.
The duo first met after Hunter posted a video of himself online asking to meet the actor, who he said could help save his friends also living with Rohhad.
- 3/30/2018
- by Mike Miller
- PEOPLE.com
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