Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney donate £10,000 to fan, 4, with rare condition in touching gesture

RYAN REYNOLDS and Rob McElhenney have made an incredibly touching gesture to help a young supporter battle a rare genetic condition.

The Hollywood actors have become big hits with English football fans since they bought Wrexham in November 2020.

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They have since led Wrexham to National League promotion and they are currently riding high in League Two following their return to the EFL.

One of those who has been cheering the Welsh side during their remarkable rise under the American duo is four-year-old Louis.

He has been a regular at the Racecourse Ground but his family have now launched an appeal for help.

They are looking to raise £40,000 in order to adapt their home to help the youngster, who also has epilepsy and cerebral palsy, with his TUBA1A condition, that severely limits his mobility.

Now Reynolds and McElhenney have made a huge contribution to ensuring that Louis gets what he needs by making a £10,000 donation on his JustGiving page.

The pair sent the money on Friday as a message from “Ryan & Rob” read: “Up the town, young man.”

Wrexham Police FC had brought the appeal to the attention of the chiefs.

They are running a fundraiser for Louis which includes a charity match against the North Wales Dragons on March 23.

Reynolds messaged them and said: “It’s our third anniversary of becoming stewards of the club. Today! Thanks for all your help bringing attention to great causes around town. Happy Anniversary!”

The huge sum donated by Reynolds and McElhenney has now moved the fund over the £17k mark.

Louis’ family, who hope to build a wheelchair-accessible bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a wet room for his care, said in their appeal: “Currently the need for constant support in the home has a detrimental effect on Louis’s happiness.

“He is frustrated by his dependence on others.

“He cannot access his bedroom, move around, and play like his brother and friends. By helping fund adaptations, you are helping Louis stay in a safe and happy home with our family.”