Daniel, a teenager with autism residing in Nottingham, England, typically preferred to be alone. However, during a session at his special needs school, his father, Kevin Harrison, discovered Daniel’s two unexpected wishes.
The first wish was to learn to drive, and the second was to make friends, surprising as they previously believed Daniel didn’t understand friendship. Kevin, a devoted father, aimed to fulfill his son’s wishes before his fifteenth birthday. He took to Twitter to share an emotional note, hoping to receive internet love for his wonderful autistic son on his special day.
Unexpectedly, the tweet went viral, and thousands of people connected with Daniel, sharing birthday messages filled with love and blessings. Celebrities, including Mark Hamill, Russell Crowe, Sharon Stone, Ariel Winter, and Liz Phair, sent messages to Daniel.
People also sent real gifts by mail, and others tried to help fulfill his wish to drive. Automotive photographer and performance car reviewer Kurt Bradley even shared a digital video of Daniel behind the wheel.
The next day, Kevin’s tweet became the top trending topic in the US. He was amazed by the response, proving that there are many beautiful and caring individuals in this world who want to be liked and cherished.
This heartwarming story illustrates that, no matter how disconnected we may feel, we are all connected, and we are not alone.
