An 8-year-old Philadelphia Eagles fan named Declan LeBaron received an incredible surprise in the form of Super Bowl tickets from Hollywood actor Bradley Cooper. Declan, who is battling systemic juvenile arthritis, was overwhelmed with joy when he learned about the gift. This heartwarming gesture came after Declan previously gained recognition for his generosity when he donated $1,000 he won during a shopping trip to other shoppers.
An 8-year-old Philadelphia Eagles super fan received an unforgettable surprise from a Hollywood star. Declan LeBaron shared with Fox News Digital how thrilled he was when gifted Super Bowl tickets by Bradley Cooper . 'So exciting!' Declan exclaimed about the moment. Asked if he was a fan of the 'Silver Linings Playbook' actor, he sweetly replied, 'Now I am.' Declan revealed his favorite Cooper film was Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy,' where the actor played Rocket Raccoon.
Earlier this week, the LeBaron family made a special appearance on the 'Today' show, where Declan was showered with confetti and a band as part of his surprise. Declan's mom, Jillian, told Fox News Digital that Declan could barely contain his excitement to share the news with his friends. When asked if Declan's friends were cheering him on after his Super Bowl surprise, he responded, 'They're really excited for me.' The 8-year-old went viral last month after winning $1,000 from a social media influencer during a shopping trip and then donating the money to other shoppers. Declan also won tickets to the NFC championship between the Eagles and Washington Commanders, his first NFL game. Declan told Fox News Digital the reason for donating the large cash prize was because he learned to 'pay it forward' in school. Declan, who will turn 9 the day before Super Bowl LIX, is battling systemic juvenile arthritis. Systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (sJIA) is a distinctive subtype of juvenile idiopathic arthritis, characterized by fever and arthritis, often accompanied by rash, according to the National Institute of Health. Declan's mom said her son faces his rare health condition with 'grace.' 'He just got diagnosed with it about two years ago, so he's had a lot of ups and downs,' Jillian explained. 'Right now he's in a really good place, but he handles everything with such grace ... It's been really difficult. Just seeing your child in pain is so tough.' 'He has a brother and sister at home as well … so there are times when mom's at the hospital with Declan and the other two are going through struggles at home as well, trying to navigate the condition.' Declan and his family remain in high spirits as they are currently in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX. The 8-year-old is cheering for his favorite team, and the last message he wanted to share with Fox News Digital was 'Fly Eagles Fly.' The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans
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