Kids Wish Network Gives Michigan Boy Superhero Powers on the Set of Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger

 Blake Lang has been dealt with many challenges. He was born with a hole in his heart, has Down syndrome, autism, and atlantoaxial instability, a separation in the spine that can originate from congenital conditions. He was also hit by a car and needed multiple procedures and surgery. Blake’s life is filled with ongoing medical visits, and he was in need of a special dose of happiness. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses spoke with Blake, and found out that he loves watching Henry Danger on Nickelodeon. He had no idea that his wish would have him joining his idolized superheroes Kid Danger and Captain Man on the set of Henry Danger! 

Kids Wish Network flew Blake and his family to Los Angeles for his super adventure. Blake felt like a Hollywood celebrity with all of his VIP treatment. On his big day, Exclusive Sedan Service chauffeured his family to The Burbank Studios. It was lights, camera, action on the set of Nickelodeon’s Henry Danger! Blake was taken through each scene where the actors did their run-through. Then Blake excitedly met the stars, took pictures together, and personally received signed photos from Jace Norman (Kid Danger), Cooper Barnes (Captain Man), Riele Downs (Charlotte), Sean Ryan Fox (Jasper), Ella Anderson (Piper), and Michael D. Cohen (Schwoz).

After hanging out with the cast, actor Cooper Barnes (Captain Man) gave Blake a private tour of the set. Blake experienced Henry Danger’s top-secret Man Cave. While on the set, Blake role-played at the control panel and went “up the tubes” with Kid Danger Jace Norman. Cooper Barnes also taught him some of his own superhero moves. Blake felt like one too when they pretended to kick down doors and fight crime together. “They were like best friends,” said Blake’s mom Kristie. “Cooper Barnes stepped up and took on Blake like he was one of his own.”

“My favorite memory was seeing Blake smile,” said his mom. “It was amazing seeing his reaction to something that he watched for years.”

Blake also received special mementos… He was gifted a duffle bag filled with Henry Danger merchandise. After seeing how excited Blake was with the “tube” on the set, Cooper Barnes also thoughtfully arranged for their production team to send Blake clear plastic tubes filled with Henry Danger-themed gumballs.

“He’s been through so much… and it’s been amazing to have a day for him where he’s not in the hospital, not seeing a doctor, and where he’s doing something that we didn’t think was possible,” said his mom. “It’s wonderful to know that there are good things that recognize him and show him that his fight is appreciated. The impact that his wish made is going to be memorable for him forever.”

“We were thrilled to create such a super amazing wish for Blake,” said Kids Wish Network Executive Director Tam Lai. “The wish put him in his happy place where he also became his very own superhero.”

During the wish, the family stayed at the DoubleTree by Hilton Los Angeles Downtown hotel. They also visited Universal Studios Hollywood and enjoyed dinners at The Palm Restaurant Los Angeles, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Universal City, and The Hard Rock Café in Hollywood.

Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization dedicated to infusing hope, creating happy memories, and improving the quality of life for children with life-threatening conditions and struggling with life-altering situations. KWN provides trip expenses, meals, accommodations, and additional spending monies to all wish families whenever traveling as applicable. Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about our different programs, and find out how you can help make dreams come true and sponsor a wish for a deserving child.

Visit www.kidswishnetwork.org to learn about the different programs.