Story By: Jonathan Macias, Sub Editor: Joseph Golder, Agency: Central European News

A sweet eight-year-old boy sent cookies and a handwritten note to a TV show offering tickets for a Ricky Martin concert as his seriously ill mum is a huge fan who dreams of meeting her idol.

Little Thiago from the city of Cordoba in the central Argentine province of the same name sent the items to the TV show ‘La Red del Buen Dia’ (The Good Day Network’) on the local TV channel ‘El Doce’.

The letter, which was read out on air, said: “The only thing I am asking for is for my mum to meet Ricky Martin. I cannot take part in the contest because I am not old enough and my savings aren’t enough to buy her a ticket.”

It also said: “My mother has a brain tumour and she cries when she has injections. My brother and I play Ricky Martin for her and she always smiles.”

The letter included a touching drawing of Thiago’s mother meeting the Puerto Rican pop star.

According to local media, the TV programme was holding a contest to win tickets for Ricky Martin’s concert in the city on 25th February.

Following the incident, little Thiago’s letter was widely shared on social media with netizens supporting the child’s thoughtful attempt to win tickets for his sick mother.

Twitter user ‘Arymichee’ said: “Let’s help eight-year-old Thiago’s letter reach Ricky Martin. Dreams come true for those who dream with their heart.”

Netizen ‘91Bautista’ wrote: “Thiago is an eight-year-old boy who melted social media with a letter asking for help as he can’t afford tickets for his sick mother meet Ricky Martin and make her dream come true.”

It is currently unclear if Ricky Martin has seen the boy’s letter and if he has reached out.

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