We often hear of the negative stories surrounding social media and how it can knock people down, but sometimes it can help pick people up.
An 11-year-old boy from Corner Brook had his birthday turned around on Sunday, after his party didn’t go as planned.
His father took to Twitter to ask friends, including the Toronto Maple Leafs to show some love, and wish his son Kade, a die-hard Leafs fan, a happy birthday.
My son Kade had his 11th birthday party last night. None of his invited friends came. That hurt. I’m asking my Twitter friends to show him some love today. If you have a minute, please send him a birthday wish. @Marner93 @91Tavares @MapleLeafs #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/kn0vP1l6z8
— Jason Foster (@NLWildlife) November 3, 2019
That’s when the twitter-verse worked its magic.
The tweet has since garnered well over 13-thousand responses, 5-thousand retweets, 39-thousand likes and was the number one trending topic in Canada on Twitter, on Sunday.
People from all over the country chimed in to wish Kade a happy birthday, including the Maple Leafs and some of the teams biggest stars, captain John Tavares, Mitch Marner, Auston Matthews and Morgan Rielly.
Happy birthday Kade!
Love the cake ??
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) November 3, 2019
Happy 11th Birthday Kade! All your friends on the team look forward to celebrating with you. I’m hearing it’s going to be quite the surprise. @Marner93 @MapleLeafs https://t.co/knidhCar7G
— John Tavares (@91Tavares) November 3, 2019
Wanted to wish my friend Kade a Happy 11th Birthday! Your friends from the Maple Leafs have a surprise gift coming your way! @91Tavares @MapleLeafs https://t.co/tmM8rBx1aY
— Mitchell Marner (@Marner93) November 3, 2019
Happy birthday Kade ! #glg
— Auston Matthews (@AM34) November 3, 2019
The Newfoundland Growlers also wished Kade a happy birthday and offered him free tickets to a game the next time he’s in St. John’s.
Happy birthday Kade. We got Growlers tickets for you the next time you are in St. John's! 🎉
— Kenny O'Leary (@kennetholeary) November 3, 2019
A number of sports analysts and reporters like James Duthie, Ray Ferarro and Darren Dreger took part, along with some federal MP’s.
Thanks to @CarloColaiacovo I just saw this. Happy birthday Kade. Hope you made the best of it. Here’s to many friends and great birthdays in your future. @NLWildlife https://t.co/LzLF7ujqI7
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) November 3, 2019
Happy birthday Kade! Your Leafs won, your friends here wish you a happy birthday and nothing is more important than your family. Have a fun year!! https://t.co/uzqJMFZ0Qk
— Ray Ferraro (@rayferrarotsn) November 3, 2019
His father went back on Twitter later Sunday evening to say they can’t comprehend what happened, and they are amazed by the support.
They thanked everyone who sent Kade a message, and say he’ll never forget his 11th birthday.
We can’t comprehend what has happened today. Kade and the rest of us are just amazed. To EVERYONE who sent Kade a message – thank you from the bottom of our hearts. He is an amazing son and he will never forget this day. @MapleLeafs @Marner93 @91Tavares @NLGrowlers
— Jason Foster (@NLWildlife) November 3, 2019
