ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – For a number of years, nine-year-old Austin Thomason was used to being bullied at college, and let down on his birthday.

“No one showed at my party, only family,” he stated.

But his ninth birthday is one for the books. After a narrative from CBS46 aired earlier this month, 1000’s of playing cards and presents began pouring in.

“Over 15,000 cards that we’ve received,” stated his mom, Amber Sosebee.

His celebration was held Sunday at Local Church Forsyth. Dozens of individuals drove far and large to place a smile on his face.

“His mom said he is a little autistic, he gets bullied and nobody comes to his parties and that spoke to my heart,” stated Angel Turner, an attendee who drove in from Alabama.

Akivia Lewis drove an hour to the occasion and he or she felt was price it.

“I’m a sucker for kids. Seeing that no one showed up, I immediately reached out to his aunt and I was like what can I do?” stated Lewis.

The occasion was stuffed with music, love, laughter, Spiderman and Chuck-E-Cheese himself. Austin, who couldn’t keep off the water slide, was in awe.

“People are showing up, people I don’t know, cops, fire trucks,” he stated.

Kind gestures from full strangers had been reminders that he’s cherished and appreciated.

“Austin I just want to tell you you’re special, you’re everything, you can be any and everything,” stated Lewis.

“You are a precious gift from God and you should always feel special,” stated Turner.

From CBS46, Happy Birthday Austin.

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