In a story reminiscent of Batkid Miles Scott, the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a little help from Robert Downey, Jr. helped make a sick 9-year-old Australian boy’s superhero wish come true.
Thanks to their efforts, Domenic Pace, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, got to live out his dream, fighting crime and taking on the evil Ultron as “Iron Boy.” But not before he got the call for help from the Sydney Police Commissioner, of course.
In addition to saving the day by defeating Ultron, Pace also got to take a ride in a police helicopter, earned a medal of valor and received a special message from none other than Tony Stark himself.
“Hey Domenic, it’s Tony. I’m a little undercover right now,” says Downey in the special video he filmed below. “I’ve shaved the beard, hat and glasses, because in case you don’t know there was a civil war recently. Trying to keep it on the DL. Anyway, I’ve heard you’ve had quite the day. It’s hard work saving the world isn’t it? I hope you had lots of fun. I bet you enjoyed the helicopter ride this morning. I just want to wish you all the best. Keep up the good work. And listen here, I don’t do this very often, I’m making you an honorary member of the Avengers. I hereby dub thee. Because guess what? Iron Man loves you.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vWxhQu9ebI
Way to go, once again, Mr. Downey. You sir, are a true bro among bros.
Check out some of the tremendous photos and videos from the event.
After being picked up by helicopter, #IronBoyAU has arrived at Police HQ for a briefing with Asst. Comm. @abcnews pic.twitter.com/YrCIZA4iPj
— Nick Dole (@NicholasDole) February 10, 2016
#IronBoyAU Domenic heads off in his police convoy for his massive @MakeAWishAust day with @nswpolice @abcnews pic.twitter.com/mEmA7yk3D4
— Nick Dole (@NicholasDole) February 11, 2016
#Ultron awaits #IronBoyAU for the final battle at the Sydney Opera House @abcnews pic.twitter.com/qEqzrUjwZf
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
#IronBoyAU fans have gathered at the Opera House to see if he can defeat evil #Ultron and save the city 💪🏼@abcnews pic.twitter.com/C5ZZ3RZMiW
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
A hero to all, young and old. #IronBoyAU @abcnews pic.twitter.com/bZFZt73Eve
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
It's on! #IronBoyAU v #Ultron in the ultimate showdown of good versus evil @abcnews pic.twitter.com/Uw0AUNLzML
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
#IronBoyAU is winning! @abcnews pic.twitter.com/DtHNBuSf2d
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
#IronBoyAU has taken down his nemesis #Ultron in a victorious fight. The people of Sydney are safe @abcnews pic.twitter.com/iVWzI3LHXd
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
#IronBoyAU presented with medal of valour for being "Sydney's true hero today" @abcnews pic.twitter.com/1NFpsdLi1c
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
#IronBoyAU If he had one super power it would be to heal pic.twitter.com/pemjY6QluV
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
Domenic said becoming #IronBoyAU for the day was an honour and he gets to keep the suit! @abcnews pic.twitter.com/dh7yeGSzpK
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016
The City of Sydney is safe once again thanks to the courage and heroics of #IronBoyAU @abcnews pic.twitter.com/9KxxpEcnqX
— Lucy Marks (@LucyMarks) February 11, 2016