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By Susan Hatch Nov 26, 2007

Jennifer Aniston made a special friend on her trip to Oregon this month. But unlike the usual Jennifer romance reports that always seem to emerge from the tabloids, this one spells out a heartwarming story from the west coast. According to a touching story from the Enquirer Jen's maternal instincts went into overdrive recently when she learned a handicapped young fan wanted to meet her.

Jennifer Aniston Has A Special New ‘Friend’ (Image: Wenn)

The former "Friends" star has been on location in the small town of Madras, Ore., filming the romantic comedy “Management” with Woody Harrelson and Steve Zahn for the past several weeks. She was in her trailer prepping for a scene when she heard that Isaiah Beeson – an 8-year-old with a debilitating bone disease that confines him to a wheelchair – wanted to say hello., the magazine reports.

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"Jennifer made arrangements for Isaiah to be brought on-set immediately,” the child’s grandfather, Danny Beeson, told The Enquirer in an exclusive interview. “It was second nature to her to want to make his day, and it was a dream come true for the little guy. Isaiah’s only eight, but he knows and loves Jennifer from watching ‘Friends’ repeats with his mom. He’ll never forget how Jennifer made time for him.”

According to granddad Danny, Isaiah suffers form osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder characterized by bones that break easily. It is often referred to as “brittle bone disease”.

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“His bones are so weak that one hard sneeze could cause a break,” continued Danny. “He’s broken one leg six times and he just recently got out of a cast. But Jennifer giving him attention really raised his spirits.” Danny said the 38-year-old actress autographed a picture for the young boy and showed genuine concern about his illness.

“Isaiah was thrilled about his meeting with Jennifer,” said Danny. “He kept saying what a ‘super nice lady’ she was after he left the set.”

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