As part of a fundraiser, well-known Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney once again demonstrated their compassion by giving to the family of a young Red Dragons fan.
After his parents put up a campaign, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney showed their generosity by giving a large donation to a four-year-old Wrexham fan. Since taking over at the Racecourse Ground in 2021, the iconic proprietors of the Red Dragons have a history of showing their fans kindness. Their most recent act of bravery was contributing £10,000 to an internet campaign that was started to assist a crippled boy’s family with making necessary house adaptations. Louis Perrin, a supporter of Wrexham, has TUBA1A, a genetic disorder that results in excruciating limb spasms, restricted movement, seizures, and cerebral palsy. According to his Just Giving website, his parents, Charlotte and Aaron, were originally trying to raise £40,000 to renovate their house with a new wheelchair-accessible bedroom on the ground floor.
In addition to facilitating “independent play,” this bedroom will support his parents and other carers in providing care. Additionally, they want to build a wet room on the bottom level so that Louis can get “intimate care” and “eventually independent self-care in dignity. Furthermore, their goal is to expand doorways so that people have independent and permanent access to their house and yard. Additionally, they want to set aside space in the house for his wheelchair, standing frame, hoists, changing tables, and physiotherapy equipment.
In addition, Louis’ parents want to set up an accessible area so their son can rehearse walking in the house and yard in the hopes that one day he would take his first steps without assistance. They are now in shock that 582 well-wishers, including Reynolds and McElhenney, the chairs of Wrexham, raised £23,971.
Dad Aaron, a headteacher in Cheshire, was filled with praise as he reflected on the generosity of individuals who had donated. He praised the unity displayed by both A-Listers and strangers. “It’s not just the amount, it’s the publicity that comes with it,” he said to the BBC. Setting a goal of £40,000 makes you assume it will take years, but it has given us hope that we can finish in 12 months.”
His shock at the donation from the North Wales outfit’s Hollywood owners was evident as he explained that he ‘could not concentrate’ after learning of their thoughtful deed. He went on to say: “When we got that £10,000 from Rob and Ryan, it was just unbelievable.” When his dad Aaron’s colleagues planned to run the Nantwich 10k event, Louis, who loves Match of the Day and watches matches with his brother Teddy on a regular basis, started the fund. In March, a charity game for Louis will be held by Wrexham Police FC, marking the occasion of another fundraiser.
In an effort to spread awareness, the family has also recorded parts for the documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham.” For the time being, Louis’ father has acknowledged that his son is increasingly rising to fame in the community, saying, “We’re going to have to find an agent for him, because he’s become quite a local celebrity now!”
