A 9-year-old Fairfield boy who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy is going to meet his idol; New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning thanks to Make-A-Wish.
Billy Therriault has a genetic disease that affects his muscle control.
On Friday, he will have lunch with Manning.
His mom says her son is thrilled.
Therriault was diagnosed at 4-months-old and was not expected to live past the age of two. His tenth birthday is in December.