Jason Momoa gifts 'Aquaman' trident to 7-year-old with brain cancer
Jason Momoa gave one of his biggest fans, 7-year-old Danny Sheehan, one of the best presents an "Aquaman" fan can ask for: a life-sized replica of his on-screen trident.
Danny, who was diagnosed with pineoblastoma, a rare form of brain cancer, in 2017, is a huge "Aquaman" fan. The young boy from Marshfield, Massachusetts, went viral last month because of a video of him yelling in delight when he was gifted an action figure of his beloved superhero.
Momoa saw Danny's video and, once learning of his cancer, personally reached out to offer some words of encouragement.
The two bonded over their love of dolphins, which Danny admitted he had never seen in person but hoped to one day.
Two weeks after their heartwarming conversation, Momoa updated fans Sunday about a care package full of "Aquaman"-related goodies he arranged to have sent over to the young boy.
"Wanted to share a picture of this amazing boy Danny Sheehan, Natalie his mom sent me this today," Momoa announced alongside a series of photos of Danny enjoying his new prized possessions. "I wanted to say thanks to Andy Smith @sideshowcollectibles for putting some action figures and toys together for Danny and @wbpictures for sending over a Aquaman trident."
"Danny was speechless -- which, for one so talkative, was a true testament to how surprised he was -- when he received the box of 'Aquaman' goodies and the trident in the mail," Danny's mother, Natalie Sheehan, told "Good Morning America" in a statement.
"My reaction was one of sheer delight, surprise and gratitude," her statement continued. "Danny had a rough week last week, so it was great to see him so lively and excited. Jason is a real-life superhero."
Momoa also included a card referencing their adorable heart-to-heart, writing, "Can't wait to ride on some dolphins with you Danny! Love, Uncle Aquaman."
Danny's mother said her son has been in "consistent treatment -- with no more than a week off" since he was 4 years old.
She described her son as "the purest definition of the word 'brave.'"
"In February, we were told he likely only had a few more weeks," Sheehan said. "Now, this week, months later, we will be celebrating his 8th birthday. Four years of treatment, and never a day has gone by without a smile or giggle from him. I am so proud and blessed to be his mom."
Danny, who turns 8 on Thursday, recently completed three weeks of daily radiation.
"Because he’s tried all options of treatment currently available, we are waiting for news related to compassionate usage of a drug being trialed," his mother said.
