Seven-year-old Ethan Mercuri was inspired by P.K. Subban's donation to the Montreal Children's Hospital that he decided to give $20 himself. He also wrote a letter to the hockey star. 0:26

P.K. Subban's donation of $10 million to the Montreal Children's Hospital has inspired one young boy to do the same, albeit to a smaller degree.

The Children's posted a letter they received to their Facebook page from a young fan who reacted to the news that Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban donated $10 million to the hospital in the best possible way.

Ethan Mercuri says he plans to donate $20.

"I like donating to sick people and children because I think it's a nice thing to do," the 7-year-old told CBC.

"I just said 'Hey mommy and daddy, can I donate $20 from my piggy bank to the Children's Hospital and write a letter to P.K. Subban about it?' and they said sure."

The hospital has named its atrium in honour of Subban, after he made what the health-care facility described as "the biggest philanthropic commitment by a sports figure in Canadian history."

Subban's reply

Ethan's letter got Subban's attention.

In a tweet, Subban wrote: "This is just awesome! This is what it's all about! Props Ethan! way 2 step up!"

Ethan's letter

"To P.K. Subban. My name is Ethan Mercuri. I heard that you gave 10 million dollars to the Montreal Children's Hospital. And I want to do the same thing but less money," he wrote.

"I want to give $20 from my piggy bank. If you want, you can come to my school at Beacon Hill Elementary. Hope you win the Stanley Cup. Your fan Ethan."