Jason Momoa Played Superhero for Kids Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation

McKenzie Jean-Philippe
Photo credit: @prideofgypsies
Photo credit: @prideofgypsies

From Oprah Magazine

Ready for Jason Momoa to put a smile on your face?

The former Game of Thrones star recently took to Instagram to share that he had volunteered for the Make A Wish Foundation, taking the time to spend the day with a few young fans who are currently fighting severe illness.

"My first @makeawishamerica I will do this for life," the actor wrote in his caption. "Such an amazing day with Eva Eros and Kalice and all the ohana. Mahalo Warner bros for setting up an amazing tour for these beautiful children All my aloha j."

The Aquaman star spent the day exploring the DC Extended Universe at Warner Bros. Studios. In a series of snaps, you can see him posing with the kids in front of major superhero props like the Batman suit and Batmobile, an Aquaman's throne and signature black-caped get-up. The 39-year-old also brought his two kids that he shares with wife Lisa Bonet: Lola, 12, and Nakoa-Wolf, 10.

Just days before, in another show of his soft side, the star revealed on Insta that he and his family had celebrated Lola's birthday at The Lion King premiere. He then admitted that the Disney film made "me cry numerous of times in front of a bunch of children." Honestly, same.

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My first @makeawishamerica I will do this for life.😍😍😍😍 Such an amazing day with Eva Eros and Kalice and all the ohana. Mahalo Warner bros for setting up an amazing tour for these beautiful children All my aloha j

A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Jul 23, 2019 at 1:48pm PDT

Though this was Momoa's first time volunteering for Make-A-Wish, this was hardly his first go at using his platform for good. In April, to the surprise and delight of his fans, he shaved off his entire beard. But the new look was to promote a new line of canned water so that people could "make a switch to INFINITELY RECYCLABLE aluminum."

He also frequently speaks out on social media against the proposed astronomical observatory, The Thirty Meter Telescope, being built at Mauna Kai (an area some consider sacred) in the actor's native Hawaii. As an ongoing hot-button environmental conflict in the state, Momoa does not shy away from discussing the topic on Instagram.

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Regardless of your personal views on TMT, this image reminds us that Aloha, Mahalo and Makawalu should always prevail.⁠ ⁠ As staff and kumu we all have personal views - many haumāna, kumu and allies are on the Mauna or supporting in some way. As an educational nonprofit, we try not to impose anyoneʻs personal views, but rather encourage Mahalo (Respect & Appreciation), Makawalu (ʻEight Eyesʻ - being open to many perspectives) and respectful conversation and action toward positive change and pono. ⁠ ⁠ We send our pule and aloha to ALL on the mauna, including the police officers and those who see things differently. ⁠ ⁠ In fear of sending the wrong message, some of us had reservations about showing too many shots in our video of ʻHawaiian against Hawaiianʻ - those in uniform and those in ʻprotestʻ at Mauna Kea and the Waimanalo Evictions. As 1 of many ways we can practice Makawalu, check out this #Repost from @mahinadahui808:⁠ ⁠ As someone who comes from a law enforcement Ohana, this photo hits home. We know some of those kānaka officers who are up at Pu’u Huluhulu and for the ones we know & spoke to, they don’t really want to be there. It’s hard when you take an oath to serve & protect and then comes duties like this. I saw the tears and uncomfortable demeanor as they stood in formation facing their own people. But, they have families to feed. Mortgages/Rent, etc. Also have relatives in the Lāhui. Even Ohana to some of the kūpuna that were arrested. Such a hard position to be in. And they’re only under orders from the top. So that’s where we need to put our focus on. Governor Ige, you can stop this madness. Obviously you haven’t noticed, kānaka maoli are beautiful people full of Kapu Aloha. We are not the enemy. Stop the Madness Now. ⁠ #kukiaimauna🔺

A post shared by Jason Momoa (@prideofgypsies) on Jul 19, 2019 at 10:56pm PDT

If you want to keep up with the nearest and dearest causes close to the actor's heart, head to his social media accounts. (It's worth it). And if you too want to contribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, you can donate here.

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