The Idaho Statesman reported Saturday (and the story was picked up by the AP today) about 6-year-old Aubrey Matthews of Boise, whose wish for superpowers was granted by the Idaho Make-A-Wish foundation. Aubrey has an inoperable brain tumor.
On Friday, as the superheroine “Star,” Aubrey enjoyed X-ray vision, super strength, superspeed, and super-breath. She also got to wear her own blue-and-silver costume (relentlessly cute photo at the Statesman link) and, among other super-adventures, thwarted her arch-nemesis, “Black” (named for the shadowy figure on Neighborhood Watch signs).
Aubrey’s exploits were facilitated by many volunteers and filmed by a local camera crew. She even had her own Justice League: Lion Lady, Frog Lady, Dog Man, House Lifter, Sky Girl, Martian Manhunter (yes, really), and Tree Girl, all clad in costumes of Aubrey’s design. A local artist is drawing a commemorative comic book, and Aubrey was congratulated by Boise’s mayor and Adam West.
A second round of chemotherapy has shrunk the tumor somewhat, and Aubrey’s health has been better than expected. We wish her a long and happy crimefighting career.
June 20th, 2006 at 4:32 am
Yes a star she is no matter what she is doing. Daily she has been an inspiration to me. She loves to help people and make them feel safe. But don’t get in her way or she will use her super hero brain smaking abilities on you. Watch out her she comes!!!
Lion Lady
aka Mom
June 20th, 2006 at 8:30 am
Thanks for stopping by, Lion Lady! I just have to know — was the “Martian Manhunter” who helped out Aubrey the same big green caped guy from the comics and cartoons?
June 21st, 2006 at 1:00 am
yep he is one of her favorite super heros….have seen a video clip of the wish? If you haven’t would you like to?