A year ago, none of the friends and classmates of a teenager, who has autism came to celebrate her 18th birthdayparty. Now, she has received 6,000 cards from different people after her cousin took to Facebook what had happened.
The teenager with autism, identified as Hallee Sorenson of Bangor, Maine, was seen in the Facebook post that went viral sitting alone in a bowling alley crying. Her birthday cake was in front of her, the balloons and party hats were set up, and she was sitting there expectantly waiting for her guests to arrive. Her cousin, Rebecca Guildford, then took the snap shot and shared it on social media, USA Today reported.
Guildford wrote alongside the photo, "Hallee is funny, sweet, caring, smart, an athlete, a jigsaw puzzle champion, a wonderful student, and a best friend to all." She added that if anyone deserves a great birthday, it is her cousin.
Sorenson's cousin added in her post, "I would love to flood her mailbox with birthday cards, from all over. Hal loves getting mail- this would be the best birthday gift she could ask for." The post was then shared more than 230,000 times. The 19th birthday of Sorenson will be this coming July and she has received more than 6,000 cards by this month.
Aside from the letters that Sorenson has gotten and will continue to receive, a Facebook page was set up especially made for her birthday. People from all over the world get to greet her there and send their well wishes for the teen with autism.
The mother of Sorenson, Allyson, also released a statement saying that their garage is packed with mail. She noted that they have been getting entire trucks of mail just for her daughter noting that it is unbelievable how it made her so happy that she has cried. The family did say they did not want any presents given to the teenager with autism but some people have sent presents anyway. Allyson said that they will go through the presents and will have some donated for Christmas.
Anyone who wants to send a card or a present to Sorenson could do so by sending it to 34 Wellesley Way, Bangor, ME 04401. She will be turning 19 this July 2.
