Anne Hathaway, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo and more have voiced kind messages in support of a 6-year-old boy named Bridger who was attacked by a dog while saving his sister.
Boy’s aunt Nikki Walker recently visited Instagram and shared the story of the dog bite. She also tagged some Marvel stars because Bridger is a huge fan.
“On July 9, my six-year-old nephew Bridger saved his little sister’s life by standing between her and an accusing dog,” Walker wrote. After biting his face and head several times, he grabbed his sister’s hand and ran with it to keep her safe. Later he said, “If someone had to die, I thought it should be me.”
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She added: “I know it is a long shot, but I am reaching out to the Avengers and other heroes so they can learn about this recent addition to their ranks.”
“I am not an ‘Avenger’, but I know a superhero when I see him,” Hathaway, 37, wrote on Instagram alongside photos of Bridger and his sister.
The “The Hustle” actress continued: “I can only hope to be half as brave in my life than you are in yours, Bridger. Wishing you easy recovery and lots of cool looking rocks. Hi @markruffalo, do you need a teammate?
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Ruffalo commented on the 6-year-old aunt’s post. “Dear Bridger, I just read about what happened to you and wanted to reach out to say this … The people who put the healthy beings of others in front of them are the most heroic and thoughtful people I know. I really respect and admire your courage and your heart ”, he wrote.
The “Avengers: Endgame” star added: “True courage is not dominating people or fighting people or walking like a tough guy. True courage is knowing what is right to do and do it even when you can end up hurting him. somehow. You’re more of a man than many, many I’ve seen or met. With admiration, Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner / Hulk / Professor). “
Evans, 39, recorded a video message for Bridges and promised to give him a “real shield” Captain America.
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A video taken by members of the Bridger family and shared on Twitter shows the boy in a “Captain America” costume while interpreting Evans’ message.
“Friend, you are a hero, what you did was so brave, so disinterested, your sister is so lucky to have you as an older brother. Your parents must be very proud of you, “Evans said in the video.
The Marvel actor added: “Keep being the man you are, we need people like you. Hang in there, I know recovery can be difficult, but based on what I’ve seen, I don’t think there’s much that can slow it down. “
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Bridger’s family revealed in a statement via social media that Tom Holland, Hugh Jackman, Zachary Levi, the Russo brothers and Robbie Amell also approached the boy.
