Boy with rare condition meets spider-man hero
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Noah Connell, a nine-year-old boy from Glasgow, Scotland, living with Pierre Robin Syndrome, finally met actor Tom Holland, the actor who plays Spider-Man.
Noah was born with a genetic condition causing facial abnormalities that affect his breathing and feeding, and he communicates with an app on his iPad.
He previously met Holland’s stunt double while filming took place in Glasgow, but had been disappointed when a prior invitation to a film premiere did not result in a meeting with the actor. The Brothers Trust, a charity operated by Holland’s family, arranged a private screening in London where Noah could meet Holland. Noah’s mother, Jade, described her son as “starstruck” and said he responded to Holland with kisses and high-fives.
Holland took time to interact with Noah, posing for photos and offering encouragement. During the meeting, Noah used his communication device to ask Holland how it felt to inspire children like him. Holland responded that children like Noah gave him the strength to continue playing the superhero. Jade Connell believes this experience will remain a cherished memory for Noah, who has repeatedly watched photos and videos of the encounter.
The meeting helped to offset a previous disappointing experience at a film premiere where the seating arrangement for disabled attendees obstructed views of the stars.
