You may remember back in February that we asked you for help to make a little LAD's dream come true.
Seven-year-old Aaron Hunter, from West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, is currently fighting an extremely rare terminal illness. It's called ROHHAD, and it's an incurable syndrome. It's so rare that it only affects 100 people in the UK and therefore there's no money from the government to find a cure.
Aaron loves superheroes, and he practically already is one. After one of his friends with the same condition tragically died, he decided that if the government weren't going to pay to find a cure, he would raise the money himself.
As he loves jumping in puddles, he decided to also get his friends and family to jump in puddles. They then donated cash, plus word began spreading about ROHHAD. To him, awareness of the condition is just as important as the money. What a LAD.
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The thing you need to know about Aaron is that he loves superheroes. And his favourite is Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr. All he wanted was to get Iron Man and the Avengers to jump in a puddle to raise awareness.
He released this video...
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He says: "Hello, my name is Aaron Hunter and I need to speak to Iron Man. Iron Man if you see this I really, really need your help.
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"I have a very bad disease called ROHHAD and it's really hard sometimes because it is rare. The doctors don't have a cure yet. Some of my friends with ROHHAD have died. I don't want any more of my friends to die. We need your help Iron Man. I am trying to raise awareness and money to help my doctors find a cure.
"Iron Man I had an idea last year and I need your help. I wrote a letter to you and all the Avengers, but I don't think you got it because you haven't done my challenge yet. ROHHAD is evil and I need your help to defeat it. I really want to save my friends. Can you please help me and do my 'go mad jump for ROHHAD' challenge?
"Loads of other people have done it. I have loved watching their videos but we still don't have enough money so I really need your help. My mum says you might be coming to Scotland soon. Can you please come and see me so I can talk to you about it?
"I really, really need your help. Please help me, Iron Man. I love you and I want to become a superhero like you."
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Lisa and Aaron. Credit: Supplied
Well, he's only gone and got his wish. Thanks to the incredible charity - When You Wish Upon A Star.
His mum, Lisa, told LADbible: "Robert Downey Jr has seen Aaron's video appeal and the support and kindness he has shown to him since has just been incredible. Aaron received a special FaceTime call from his favourite hero that was magical and such a blessing to watch unfold. During their chat Aaron asked him the question that he has been so desperate to ask: 'Can you please do my #GOMADJUMPFORROHHAD Challenge? and help me raise awareness for all the ROHHAD Kids around the world?'
"The most amazing news is that Robert said yes! He told him he would love to do his challenge and made him feel so special.
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"Iron Man has answered our brave boy's plea for help and in doing so has made him the happiest little boy in the world! He has not stopped smiling since and told us he feels he is the luckiest boy in the world because he is now best friends with Ironman!"
How amazing is that? Lisa continued: "We are deeply grateful for their help and support for Aaron's Wish to help the other children battling the rare life threatening disease ROHHAD.
"The memories of his time talking to his favourite heroes on FaceTime and on set will never leave Aaron or us, they are truly magical and will be cherished forever.
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"The best bit, though, is still to come and Aaron cannot wait to see Robert take on his challenge he reckons that it will be epic!"
We can't wait to see the footage.
Featured Image Credit: SuppliedTopics: Little Lad, Robert Downey Jr