Heartwarming moment a lonely man with autism is surprised with THOUSANDS of birthday cards from around the world after worrying he had no friends

  • Brenton, who has an intellectual disability, celebrated 33rd birthday on July 22
  • Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Adelaide man couldn’t celebrate his birthday
  • His sister Tanya took to Reddit asking people to send Brenton a birthday card
  • On Wednesday, Brenton received three bags full of cards – weighing 36kgs 

By Sahar Mourad For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 04:20 BST, 23 July 2020 | Updated: 04:20 BST, 23 July 2020

A man with autism has been overwhelmed after receiving thousands of cards and gifts from people around the world on his birthday. 

Brenton, from Adelaide, celebrated his 33rd birthday on July 22, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, was unable to celebrate with any family and friends.

His sister Tanya, who is in Melbourne, took to Reddit requesting people to surprise Brenton with birthday cards. 

Brenton, who has an intellectual disability, celebrated his 33rd birthday on July 22, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, was unable to celebrate with family and friends (pictured with his mother Libby)

Brenton, who has an intellectual disability, celebrated his 33rd birthday on July 22, but due to COVID-19 restrictions, was unable to celebrate with family and friends (pictured with his mother Libby)

Brenton received three bags full of birthday cards and gifts weighing a massive 36kg

Brenton received three bags full of birthday cards and gifts weighing a massive 36kg

Brenton received three bags full of birthday cards and gifts weighing a massive 36kg

‘My brother Brenton is severely intellectually disabled and has had a hard year (not understanding the shut downs etc),’ she wrote.

‘He turns 33 on the 22nd. He loves checking the mail – I was hoping that people might consider sending him a birthday card?’ 

Brenton, who loves the police, was greeted by officers on his birthday who then escorted him to his P.O. Box.

There he found he had a parcel waiting for him and three bags full of birthday cards and gifts, weighing a massive 36kg. 

Brenton could not wipe the smile off his face as he opened each card and gift from strangers around the world.  

Brenton was overwhelmed with all the gifts and could not contain his excitement

Brenton was overwhelmed with all the gifts and could not contain his excitement

Brenton was overwhelmed with all the gifts and could not contain his excitement 

Brenton shows off the birthday gifts he received from people around the world

Brenton shows off the birthday gifts he received from people around the world

Brenton shows off the birthday gifts he received from people around the world

‘He’s the most loveable person out, you can go anywhere and they’ll say ”Yes, we know Brenton”,’ his mother Libby told 7News.

‘Once you meet him you don’t forget him.’

Tanya took to Reddit and thanked all those who made her brother’s birthday extra special. 

‘You did it, reddit! Brenton received 36kg of mail for his birthday today – a day he will never forget. Thank you for making it happen!’ she wrote.   

‘I am so overwhelmed by the sheer volume of cards Brenton received – 3 bags full! And from all corners of the globe!

‘Brenton can’t communicate how he feels in words. 

‘Again – thank you all so so so much for making Brenton’s birthday so special! It’s so wonderful to see how kind people are with no expectation of anything in return. 

‘You’re all awesome.’ 

If anyone would like to send a letter to Brenton, they can address it to: Brenton S, PO Box 193 Highbury SA 5089.  

If anyone would like to send a letter to Brenton, they can address it to: Brenton S, PO Box 193 Highbury SA 5089

If anyone would like to send a letter to Brenton, they can address it to: Brenton S, PO Box 193 Highbury SA 5089

If anyone would like to send a letter to Brenton, they can address it to: Brenton S, PO Box 193 Highbury SA 5089

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