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After years of family celebrations, eight-year-old "M" wanted a super "Diary of a Wimpy Kid"-themed birthday party and invited some of his classmates. When nobody shows up or even RSVPs to M's special party, his heartbroken blogger mom who writes under the name Kristin Lane shares her son's sad birthday story online as an important "RSVP Please" PSA.

M and his mom did not expect the inspiring outpouring of support, sympathy, and generosity from all corners of the world. M's favorite author Jeff Kinney even gives his number one fan a surprise "Happy Birthday" FaceTime chat!

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