Strangers from across the Toronto area and the world turned to social media to reach out to a boy who was upset after no one RSVP'd to his birthday party.
Odin, who lives in Peterborough, Ont., turned 13 on Friday. But after no one said they'd come to his party, his mom went online — inviting anyone who wanted to show up to the party at a local bowling alley.
She noted that Odin, who has Asperger's syndrome, "struggles with bullying."
The hashtag #odinbirthday soon exploded with activity — with best wishes pouring in from notables including the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Blue Jays, some Nickelodeon TV stars, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and actor Elijah Wood.
It was the top trending hashtag in Canada on Friday evening, beating heavy hitters such as #MarchMadness, #firstdayofspring and comments on the final episode of Glee, #gleegoodbye.
Tweets appeared to come from as far away as Indonesia, Africa and South America.
Odin's mother posted an update at one point, saying she's overwhelmed by the response.
"As Odin says, best birthday ever," she tweeted. "Thank you all."
The teen didn't have to celebrate alone after all. Friends cheered him as he arrived in a white limo at Peterborough's Lakeview Bowl for his party. Inside, dozens of supporters sang Happy Birthday.
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