Teddy’s sixth birthday was supposed to be a fun day with lots of friends and laughs. Instead, it broke his heart when none of his friends showed up to his party. The guest list for his parents’ fun party at Peter Piper Pizza stayed empty, even though they worked hard to make it happen.
Sia, Teddy’s mum, sent cards to everyone in his class, and more than half of the parents had replied to confirm they would be there. The party time came and went, though, and it was clear that no one was coming. Sia was saddened because her son had to spend his special day by himself, which broke her heart.
In an effort to save the day, Teddy’s parents tried to keep him busy with video games and other things. Sia also chose to post a picture of Teddy on social media to spread the word about how important it is to be kind and include everyone. A lot of people replied with birthday wishes and gifts, and the post went viral.
A lot of people showed their support, and even the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Rising MLS team invited Teddy and his family to future games. Teddy’s day was made a little better by the community, who showed him that he wasn’t alone and that his birthday was still important.
Despite all of these nice responses, only one parent from Teddy’s class called Sia to say they were sorry they couldn’t make it to the party. Even though Teddy was upset at first, his birthday changed into a party of community and kindness, showing everyone how important it is to include others and care about their feelings.
