The sick brother of Mayo's Aussie Rules star Pearce Hanley has received an inspirational message of support from Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson.

The movie and professional wrestling superstar, who has 72.5 million Instagram and 10.7 million Twitter followers, sent the video message to 15-year-old Tom Hanley, who is battling cancer, last night. 

"This one's for my buddy Tommy Hanley. Just found out he's a huge fan, 15yrs old, living in Ireland and battling stage 4 cancer,'' Johnson said.

"I've never met you, but I already know so much about you and can tell you're an awesome, honourable and strong young man. Make sure you eat up dude and get your rest. Those two things are gonna help you stay strong during this fight.

"Stay being the coolest kid and always keep in mind how much you inspire all your family and friends - including me. We're all pulling for you Tommy! Stay strong and Merry Christmas to you and your family - Uncle Rock aka Dwanta Claus.''

Gold Coast Suns ace Pearce Hanley, who is due home for Christmas along with his Brisbane Lions-listed brother Cian, posted on Facebook: "This is so incredible and cannot thank The Rock enough…with inspiration like this couldn't be more confident in my little bro fighting the fight.. Cannot wait to see you in a few days Tommy.... Love ya,''

 

This one's for my buddy Tommy Hanley. Just found out he's a huge fan, 15yrs old, living in Ireland and battling stage 4 cancer. I've never met you, but I already know so much about you and can tell you're an awesome, honorable and strong young man. Make sure you eat up dude and get your rest. Those two things are gonna help you stay strong during this fight. Stay being the coolest kid and always keep in mind how much you inspire all your family and friends - including me. We're all pulling for you Tommy! Stay strong and Merry Christmas to you and your family ~ Uncle Rock aka Dwanta Claus

A video posted by therock (@therock) on Dec 15, 2016 at 11:54am PST

 

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