Ryan Reynolds’ SickKids Campaign Turns Wild as Freddie Freeman Joins $1,000,000 Match Drive

Ryan Reynolds posted on X, pairing his video with a playful caption encouraging donations and noting that gifts would be matched up to $1,000,000. In the clip, he talked about how his yearly SickKids campaign has grown so wildly that people now end up on a waitlist just to take part.
He introduced himself with his usual cheeky energy, reflected on the surprising momentum of the tradition, and then revealed that this year’s featured name is the standout force tied to both Ontario and Los Angeles, Freddie Freeman.
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The scene instantly flipped into chaotic comedy the moment Freddie Freeman entered, with the kids roasting him so fast it felt like he walked onto a battlefield instead of a fundraiser shoot.
Ryan Reynolds pulled the vibe back together, urging everyone to donate before December 24, with every contribution matched up to $1,000,000. The whole moment had this wild mix of intensity and playful energy, like a friendly ambush wrapped in pure holiday chaos. Their official website explains that this designated gift follows their Designated Giving Policy and that SickKids Foundation can issue only a Canadian tax receipt for donations.
Donations made by midnight on December 24 will be matched by an anonymous donor, doubling the impact to help provide life-changing equipment and support at SickKids Hospital for children in need. This remarkable initiative was also carried out in 2024.
Ryan Reynolds pulled out all the stops in 2024, teaming up Deadpool-style with Wonder Woman for a hilarious and heartwarming SickKids Foundation video.
How Ryan Reynolds made 2024’s SickKids video hilarious and heartwarming
In 2024, Ryan Reynolds brought his trademark humor and star power to the SickKids Foundation annual holiday video, posting about it on Instagram on December 12. He teamed up with his daughter, Inez Reynolds, playing Kidpool alongside Deadpool, to deliver a hilariously chaotic sleigh ride of toy-giving.
Reynolds blended edgy comedy with heart, turning potentially shocking lines into a clear message about supporting sick children. The video reached its peak when Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, made a surprising and memorable entrance.
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Building on the chaotic energy of the sleigh ride, Lynda Carter’s unexpected arrival as Wonder Woman added a hilarious twist, catching Deadpool and Kidpool off guard and turning their bickering into comedic gold.
Ryan Reynolds, who recently celebrated 150 years of saving lives, continues his 2025 efforts with a new campaign that doubles the impact of donations, blending laughter, celebrity cameos, and heartfelt generosity to benefit SickKids Hospital and its young patients.
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What do you think about Ryan Reynolds raising this major fundraising campaign for SickKids? Let us know in the comments below.
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Edited By: Itti Mahajan
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