Actors Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman helped to brighten the day of an 8-year-old battling a rare form of cancer.

Some truly terrible things happen in this world. Turn on a local or national television news broadcast or go to any news-oriented website, and you’ll quickly be confronted with one, but likely multiple instances detailing a horrible, heartbreaking situation. Sadly, there is no escaping it. It is all around us in this fallen, lost world.

But whatever awful situation you may read or hear about, there is one that will always hit you right square in the gut: children battling deadly diseases. Children are the most innocent and vulnerable members of society. Hearing one of those little ones has cancer or some other life-threatening condition is enough to bring tears to most people’s eyes.

In a clip posted on social media, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman do what they can to help bring a smile to a young man battling cancer. The joy the two gentlemen bring the 8-year-old is enough to make you smile.

Nash, an 8-year-old fighting a rare form of cancer, is a massive fan of Ryan and Hugh. The video begins with Nash coloring at a table when he’s interrupted by Ryan unexpectedly entering the room. Ryan informs the little guy that there is no way out of the room and that, unfortunately, he’s stuck with him.

Nash is left speechless, unable to comprehend that Ryan Reynolds has just entered the room. 

Ryan sits down with the young man, spends time with him and carries on a conversation. He informs Nash that what he’s going through is enormous for someone of his young age to have to endure. He also tells the little guy that the grit, perseverance and determination he develops during this situation will serve him well in life.

Near the end of the clip, Ryan brings up Hugh on his phone, who greets the young man and gives him some encouragement.

Ryan’s visit with Nash ends with the two of them warmly embracing.

Ephesians 4:32 “And be kind to one another, full of pity, having forgiveness for one another, even as God in Christ had forgiveness for you.”