Adam King was a standout star of the Late Late Toy Show of 2020. While the whole show was a wholesome as it could be, Adam warmed the hearts of the audience with his drawing of a virtual hug that he offered to Ryan Tubridy.
Since then, Adam’s drawing has been made into cards and now, Adam’s ‘Hug For U’ heart has made it into space!
Adam’s dad, David, shared a video of the hug on board the Virgin Galactic as it launched into space, along with a heartwarming caption.
“When Adam appeared on the #LateLateToyShow , his message connected with people around the world, and none more than the Irish abroad. So many Irish diasporas told us they felt something special when they saw Adam (thank you😊💖). They felt connected to home, to friends, and to family. One of those people was @ails.hayes , an Irish woman working at @virgingalactic
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“Aileen Hayes, moved by the power of Adam’s message, worked with our own @jueliemcloughlin to return a very special gift to Adam
“Adam always said his virtual hug was for everyone, and now more than ever that sentiment has been given meaning. #adamsvirtualhug has flown above us all, connecting everyone to a little part of space and the power of kindness.”
Continuing, he shared: “Adam’s adventures with the hug demonstrate the power of human connection and believing in dreams. People who create change in the world are those who believe in chasing dreams and breaking glass ceilings, and that change happens by coming together, united in focus.
“The space industry is full of inspirational people all over the world who have all these characteristics and so much more. It was thanks to an amazing team effort at Virgin Galactic that the dream of our six-year-old boy came true. Thank you to each one of you for this very special moment in our lives. 🚀💖”
We couldn’t be happier for Adam!