John Bodega, who played Finn in Star Wars The Force Awakens, donned full costume and gave a sick young fan a big surprise.
Bodega wrote on his instagram
This little stormtrooper Daniel had a wonderful wish after seeing the force awakens. Daniel currently lives with a brain tumour and rather than having Finn to himself he wanted Finn to meet the kids at the Royal London hospital and give them some toys. I stayed in character while I was with this brave boy asking him what a car was. He taught Finn about everything earth related! Really thankful for the opportunity this child granted me and I’m just humbled! I hope I played a little part in making you smile young stormtrooper.
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And here are some photos (SPLASH/RAYS OF SUNSHINE):
Big-hearted Star Wars actor John Boyega meets sick children on a visit to a UK hospital.
John, 23, who plays Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, even got to show off his lightsaber at the Royal London Hospital.
He visited with the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity where he got to meet five-year-old Daniel Bell who is living with a brain tumour.
He asked to deliver toys with ‘Finn’ to young patients being treated at the hospital.
Rosalind, Daniel’s mum, said: “Daniel loves Star Wars and especially Finn – he thinks he is super cool and runs around the house pretending to be him every day.”
John Boyega said: “When I heard about Daniel’s wish to meet Finn, I jumped at the chance to make it come true.
“It was fantastic to be a part of his very special wish with Rays of Sunshine.
“It was also great to meet the children at The Royal London Hospital and be a part of something so positive.”
Tara Shea, Play Team Leader at The Royal London Hospital, added: “We were so honoured to be asked to help make Daniel’s wish come true, to meet Finn and give other children in hospital gifts.”
Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity brightens up the lives of seriously ill children in the UK aged three to 18 years old by granting wishes, granting hospital ward wishes and organising outings and large scale events for seriously ill children, including The Rays of Sunshine Concert.
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Pictured: John Boyega meets Daniel
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Big-hearted Star Wars actor John Boyega meets sick children on a visit to a UK hospital.
John, 23, who plays Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, even got to show off his lightsaber at the Royal London Hospital.
He visited with the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity where he got to meet five-year-old Daniel Bell who is living with a brain tumour.
He asked to deliver toys with ‘Finn’ to young patients being treated at the hospital.
Rosalind, Daniel’s mum, said: “Daniel loves Star Wars and especially Finn – he thinks he is super cool and runs around the house pretending to be him every day.”
John Boyega said: “When I heard about Daniel’s wish to meet Finn, I jumped at the chance to make it come true.
“It was fantastic to be a part of his very special wish with Rays of Sunshine.
“It was also great to meet the children at The Royal London Hospital and be a part of something so positive.”
Tara Shea, Play Team Leader at The Royal London Hospital, added: “We were so honoured to be asked to help make Daniel’s wish come true, to meet Finn and give other children in hospital gifts.”
Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity brightens up the lives of seriously ill children in the UK aged three to 18 years old by granting wishes, granting hospital ward wishes and organising outings and large scale events for seriously ill children, including The Rays of Sunshine Concert.
*MUST CREDIT Splash/Rays of Sunshine*
Pictured: John Boyega shows Daniel some lightsaber moves
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Picture by: Splash/Rays of Sunshine
Splash News and Pictures
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New York: 212-619-2666
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Big-hearted Star Wars actor John Boyega meets sick children on a visit to a UK hospital.
John, 23, who plays Finn in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, even got to show off his lightsaber at the Royal London Hospital.
He visited with the Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity where he got to meet five-year-old Daniel Bell who is living with a brain tumour.
He asked to deliver toys with ‘Finn’ to young patients being treated at the hospital.
Rosalind, Daniel’s mum, said: “Daniel loves Star Wars and especially Finn – he thinks he is super cool and runs around the house pretending to be him every day.”
John Boyega said: “When I heard about Daniel’s wish to meet Finn, I jumped at the chance to make it come true.
“It was fantastic to be a part of his very special wish with Rays of Sunshine.
“It was also great to meet the children at The Royal London Hospital and be a part of something so positive.”
Tara Shea, Play Team Leader at The Royal London Hospital, added: “We were so honoured to be asked to help make Daniel’s wish come true, to meet Finn and give other children in hospital gifts.”
Rays of Sunshine Children’s Charity brightens up the lives of seriously ill children in the UK aged three to 18 years old by granting wishes, granting hospital ward wishes and organising outings and large scale events for seriously ill children, including The Rays of Sunshine Concert.
*MUST CREDIT Splash/Rays of Sunshine*
Pictured: John Boyega meets Daniel
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Picture by: Splash/Rays of Sunshine
Splash News and Pictures
Los Angeles: 310-821-2666
New York: 212-619-2666
London: 870-934-2666
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