NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A nonprofit called “Tiny Superheroes” is gifting children facing illnesses, disabilities and adversity a physical piece of their bravery.

The organization helps thousands of children who are in the hospital by giving them their own official cape as a symbol of courage and community.

Tiny Superheroes runs a free, monthly mission program where kids complete activities tied to a new superpower and earn patches that build confidence and a sense of achievement.

“It’s a very different conversation when you say to a child, ‘Ok, you’re about to go into an MRI scan, it’s not even going to hurt, but I’m going to be right outside. It’s 45 minutes, and you’re going to be okay,’” said Tiny Superheroes Chief Empathy Officer Erika Sinner. “That feels different to a child than

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