海角社区app

‘Hope for Henry’ event honors the Maryland Batman

Jake says he wants out of the hospital, but enjoys the visit during this year's Hope For Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Jake says he wants out of the hospital, but enjoys the visit during this year’s Hope For Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Here is the Waxman Family at this year's Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza. Jake says he loves The Avengers. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Here is the Waxman Family at this year’s Hope For Henry Superhero Extravaganza. Jake says he loves The Avengers. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Lilli gets the superhero treatment at this year’s Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Catwoman is a regular at the Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Catwoman is a regular at the Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Larry Robinson, father of late Lenny "Batman" Robinson, gets the Hope for Henry Superhero Award. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Larry Robinson, father of late Lenny “Batman” Robinson, gets the Hope for Henry Superhero Award. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
(1/5)
Jake says he wants out of the hospital, but enjoys the visit during this year's Hope For Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Here is the Waxman Family at this year's Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza. Jake says he loves The Avengers. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Catwoman is a regular at the Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza. (海角社区app/Kristi King)
Larry Robinson, father of late Lenny "Batman" Robinson, gets the Hope for Henry Superhero Award. (海角社区app/Kristi King)

WASHINGTON — Since 2003, the D.C.-based has sought to bring joy to children with cancer and other serious illnesses.

Volunteers honored the late Lenny 鈥淏atman鈥 Robinson at this year鈥檚 Hope for Henry Superhero Extravaganza Wednesday.

Robinson spent nearly 10 years driving his custom “Batmobile” to visit children at local hospitals. He was killed in a wreck on Interstate 70 in August after his car broke down near Hagerstown, Maryland.

“He was such a special friend and partner of ours,” said Laurie Strongin, who founded the charity following her son Henry鈥檚 death 13 years ago. “Henry knew how to live well and laugh hard while he faced a very serious life threatening disease.”

Hope For Henry hosts numbers of events throughout the year, such as superhero celebrations, author readings, book signings and spa day pamper parties.

Kristi King

Kristi King is a veteran reporter who has been working in the 海角社区app newsroom since 1990. She covers everything from breaking news to consumer concerns and the latest medical developments.

Federal 海角社区app Network Logo
Log in to your 海角社区app account for notifications and alerts customized for you.