The actors behind some of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes are banding together to share their support for a British youngster recovering from heart surgery.
It all began when Ivan Hollingsworth shared a challenge on Twitter, on behalf of his son Seb.
“How do we get a @MarvelStudios Superhero to send a message to our Heart Hero Seb,” he wrote. “Recovering from open heart surgery and just so damn brave! Long shot I acknowledge, but I think he deserves it! Who’s up for the challenge?”
So here’s a challenge Twitter-Sphere…
How do we get a @MarvelStudios Superhero to send a message to our Heart Hero Seb. Recovering from open heart surgery and just so damn brave!Long shot I acknowledge, but I think he deserves it! Who’s up for the challenge? #HeartHeroSeb pic.twitter.com/9ki5MwW67c— Ivan Hollingsworth♥️💙♥️ (@Seb4chuf) July 12, 2022
It didn’t take long for Marvel stars to respond, including Mark Ruffalo, a.k.a. Hulk.
“I think we have some competition for the strongest Avenger, @chrishemsworth,” Ruffalo tweeted, tagging his fellow Avenger. “Get well soon, Seb!”
I think we have some competition for the strongest Avenger, @chrishemsworth. Get well soon, Seb! 💚
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) July 18, 2022
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Hemsworth quickly responded. “The strongest Avenger by far,” he wrote, adding, “You are my heart hero, Seb.”
The strongest Avenger by far. You are my heart hero, Seb. #HeartHeroSeb https://t.co/HDycoAtx0n
— Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) July 19, 2022
Now I’m not sure who will be more excited, Seb or his Mum…we have Thor!
Thanks so much @chrishemsworth – this will mean the world to Seb. He’s home now (4 days after heart surgery) and recovering well. 🙏♥️🌈 https://t.co/gctbMhHv7B pic.twitter.com/LDrd65BTBf— Ivan Hollingsworth♥️💙♥️ (@Seb4chuf) July 20, 2022
“Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds also responded, telling Hollingsworth to check his DMs, and to “give it an hour.”
Can you open your DM’s?
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) July 13, 2022
Hollingsworth then shared a video of Seb watching the personalized video message Reynolds had sent.
Last night I asked your help to get a message from a Marvel Superhero for our son Seb. Recovering from open heart surgery and being so damn brave. The very awesome @VancityReynolds has made our Heart Hero’s day! Thank you so much.🙏♥️🌈 pic.twitter.com/iddqBUNDSe
— Ivan Hollingsworth♥️💙♥️ (@Seb4chuf) July 13, 2022
Seb also received a shoutout from Nick Fury himself, Samuel L. Jackson.
Assemble!! Speedy recovery wishes👊🏾👊🏾💯
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) July 14, 2022
Also responding was “Captain Marvel” star Brie Larson, who wrote, “Seb, welcome to The Avengers,” signing the message with her superhero moniker.
Seb, welcome to The Avengers ❤️ Captain Marvel https://t.co/5ECizTyyFG
— Brie Larson (@brielarson) July 20, 2022
Ok, this is going insane! Seb’s only been welcomed to the Avengers by Captain Marvel!! #HeartHeroSeb
Thank you so much @brielarson 🙏♥️🌈 https://t.co/ISuYCyOaAf pic.twitter.com/ScYFVXWlyb— Ivan Hollingsworth♥️💙♥️ (@Seb4chuf) July 20, 2022
Seb, who’s now at home recovering, shared his thanks in a video message his dad shared on Twitter.
A message from Seb to Mr Hasan, and the doctors and nurses, at @NewcastleHosps; who mended his heart and cared for him so fantastically well over the last week. As a family, once again we owe you everything.🙏♥️🌈@CHUFOfficial @NENC_CHDN @VancityReynolds pic.twitter.com/7BY5vBuFx2
— Ivan Hollingsworth♥️💙♥️ (@Seb4chuf) July 17, 2022