Captain America Returns Home To Visit Valiant Young Hero
Sudbury native Chris Evans returned to Boston Monday to cheer up a 9-year-old fan who is fighting cancer, according to CBS Boston.
Kenny Botting is a Captain America fan. Evans plays the First Avenger in the Marvel films.
CBS Boston said that during the visit, Evans gave Kenny gifts, took pictures and autographs, and played with the boy who underwent brain surgery in September. Kenny has been staying at Christopher’s Haven for the past few weeks with his mother and sister. He is undergoing radiation treatment for craniopharyngioma at Mass General Hospital. Evans is a big supporter of Christopher’s Haven, which provides a home away from home for kids and their families while they battle cancer, as he is with other charities. On Dec. 11, Evans was a guest star at Fifty Water Restaurant & Bar for a holiday dinner to benefit the Pettengill House.
The First Avenger – known for his near superhuman strength and conditioning – told CBS Boston that he is inspired by the real heroes, such as Kenny.
“It’s their strength that gives me strength that gives people like me strength,’’ the actor told the local TV station. “Any way you can bring a smile and give positive words of reinforcement and encouragement, it’s worth it.’’
Kenny told Evans: “I am more than happy. I just want to say thank you, thanks for coming.’’
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Evans is also scheduled to attend a fundraiser for Christopher’s Haven on Saturday at Fenway Park along with Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell.
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