Ryan Reynolds auctions Deadpool gym equipment for charity

Ryan Reynolds, the well-known actor famous for his role as Deadpool, has taken a generous step by donating gym equipment that he used during the filming of the new movie Deadpool & Wolverine. This equipment is being auctioned off to raise funds for a charity called Your Space, which is based in Wrexham, Wales. Your Space is dedicated to supporting children with autism and their families across various regions, including Flintshire, Denbighshire, Shropshire, and Powys. The auction features several unique items, such as Deadpool-themed weights benches, pulling machines, and weights sets. Reynolds humorously remarked, 'Not all heroes lift weights, but they sure can pump iron for a good cause. ' He also shared his experience of training for the film, saying, 'We're auctioning off the very gym equipment that had me begging for mercy while training for Deadpool & Wolverine. ' To add a personal touch, he signed the equipment, making it even more special for the bidders. The charity Your Space has a special connection to Wrexham AFC, as Paul Mullin, a striker for the team, became the charity's patron after his son was diagnosed with autism in 2023. Reynolds expressed his support for Mullin's charity, stating, 'Now that I can finally deflate my muscles, all proceeds will go to the phenomenally fit footballer Paul Mullin's Your Space charity. ' The auction has already seen some items attract bids of over $2,000, which shows the community's eagerness to contribute to this worthy cause. A spokesperson for Your Space expressed their excitement and gratitude for the support they are receiving through this auction. In addition to his acting career, Ryan Reynolds is also a co-owner of Wrexham AFC, a football club he purchased alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney in 2020. Since their acquisition, the team has achieved remarkable success, earning promotion to League One, marking the club's first back-to-back promotion in its long history of 159 years. The film Deadpool & Wolverine, which features Reynolds alongside Hugh Jackman, premiered in cinemas worldwide on Thursday. The movie follows the adventures of Deadpool and Wolverine as they join forces to combat a shared enemy. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film, especially with the dynamic duo of Deadpool and Wolverine on screen together.