Don’t you just love it when people come together for an incredibly special cause? That’s what’s happening right now in Sydney as nine-year-old Domenic, who suffers cystic fibrosis is living out his dream of being a real-life superhero.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation, with the help of NSW Police, has set up an elaborate game for Domenic in which he has to rescue a captured reporter and save Sydney from the stranglehold of notorious villain, Ultron.

The ABC is reporting live on Domenic’s mission, here is the latest update:

• 9yo Iron Boy Domenic has successfully rescued Make-A-Wish reporter Hope Joy from Ultron’s evil henchmen
• Ultron still at large in Sydney
• Iron Boy was helicoptered to Police HQ this morning for an official briefing
• Has received pleas for help from the NSW police commissioner, NSW Premier and Sydney Lord Mayor
• Defeated one of Ultron’s henchmen on Clark Island
• Mission to culminate on the steps of the Opera House at 1.30pm AEDT, public encouraged to attend

Here’s how it’s played out on social media:

Join us in cheering Dominic on! Don’t forget to thank him for saving the world!!