Ryan Reynolds has once again proved why he is one of the world's favourite celebrities.
When a boy named Damien Smith and his family moved from Coquitlam to Canoe, he was having a hard time adjusting. Celebrating his birthday during the COVID-19 pandemic made Damien even bluer.
In an attempt to spread the love for her son, Tiffany Trudell took to social media to ask residents to wish Damien a happy birthday. Her post would go viral, prompting the family to get numerous responses.
After mentioning how big of a Deadpool fan Damien was, Trudell eventually got in contact with Reynolds. He would later send an inspiring message to Damien, encouraging him by saying the move and making friends would only get easier.
"I relate to your story a lot because I also went to a new school when I was a kid, a couple actually," said Reynolds. "I remember how alienated I felt, I remember how alone I felt and unseen I felt."
"As I become a border-line grown up, I would say that one of the things I've come to realize is that when you feel suffering and you feel bad about something, usually it's because you feel like you're the only one, because you feel like you're totally alone. I think the reason people grabbed on to this story about you and what you're going through is because they relate to it."
He mentioned that he and many others went through similar struggles growing up. The end of his message was a very excited "happy birthday!"
"All across Canada, all over the world, they're saying 'that's me, I feel just like Damien, I've felt like that before.' So I guess the point is, you're not alone."
"The other point, which might be even more important in this stage of the game is happy birthday. I hope I get to meet you in person one of these days Damien."
Following Reynolds, Damien is filmed hugging his mother for orchestrating the event.
In addition to the video, hundreds to thousands of cards and gifts were delivered to Damien's family. One of the neatest items included a Deadpool cake baked by their neighbours.
HUGE thank you to Amanda Gage at cake creations for her amazing donation to Damien. He love LOVED his cake.
Posted by Damiens birthday project on Tuesday, November 24, 2020
From everyone at NowMedia, happy birthday Damien!
