What should have been the most joyous day of young Teddy’s life quickly turned into heartbreak. Teddy, who just turned 6, was given the choice between a trip to Disney World or Lego Land, but he eagerly chose to celebrate with his friends.

Teddy’s mother, Sia, booked a table at Peter Piper Pizza and even made sure his teacher handed out 32 invitations to the entire class two weeks before the big day. Over half of the parents confirmed they would bring their kids to the party.

On the day of the party, Sia, excited and ready, had prepared goodie bags and ordered plenty of pizzas. But as the minutes turned into hours, it became clear none of Teddy’s classmates were going to show up. The family waited for an hour, hoping just one friend would arrive, but to no avail.

Sia was heartbroken, especially for Teddy, who couldn’t hide his sadness on what was supposed to be a special day.

“I was bummed, I was bummed out for sure,” Teddy’s dad shared with the New York Post. “For Teddy, the biggest thing was having his classmates there, so not seeing them show up an hour into the party was disappointing.” In an attempt to lift his spirits, his parents tried to engage him with arcade games.

Sia decided to capture the moment with a photo of Teddy and shared it online, hoping it would serve as a reminder that no child should ever feel this way. Little did she know, the photo would go viral and draw a flood of attention.

Messages of birthday wishes poured in from hundreds of people, and many even sent presents. Among those reaching out to uplift Teddy were the Phoenix Suns and the Phoenix Rising MLS team, who invited the family to their upcoming games.

Out of all the parents who didn’t attend the party, only one made the effort to apologize to Sia.

Though this story initially evokes disappointment, it’s a vital reminder for us all to be more considerate and thoughtful.

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