026. Electron Boy

It's hard to write this blog without getting emotional.  This post is about a young boy that I have never heard of before, we have never met, and I don't know if our paths will ever cross one another.  However, in reading his story and seeing how the community went above and beyond today to make his wish come true - I can't help but get a little teary eyed.  Maybe you will too. 

Erik Martin is a local 13 year old boy who is living with liver cancer.  His dream has always been to be a superhero. Today, Thursday April 29th, the Northwest Chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation granted him that wish.  Providing hundreds of volunteers throughout Bellevue and Seattle - including the Seattle Sounders,  Edgar Hansen and Jake Anderson, and countless PSE and city employees - the Make a Wish foundation put on an all day production fit for a true superhero. 

Erik was transformed into "Electron Boy" when by his friend Spiderman called for help!  The day consisted of thwarting the evil plans of Dr. Dark and Blackout Boy (played by Edgar Hansen and Jake Anderson from The Deadliest Catch) from wreaking havoc across the area.  Electron boy saved the Seattle Sounders who were locked inside Qwest Field, he rescued a Puget Sound Energy worker who was stuck in his bucket truck in Bellevue, and he rescued trapped visitors at the Space Needle!

Watching her son run across the plaza in front of the Space Needle, mom Judy Martin said Erik goes to school when he's able, but is often too tired. "He hasn't had this much energy in a long time," she said. "They called it the power of the wish, and they're right."

Like any good superhero, Electron Boy kept his innermost thoughts to himself. But he did have one important thing to say:  "This is the best day of my life."

Click on any of the pictures to read the full story on Erik's Superhero adventure.

Electron Boys Facebook Page

Make A Wish Foundation