Thousands of strangers - including Carrie Underwood and Elijah Wood - saved the birthday of a 13-year-old boy with Asperger's syndrome by sending him well wishes and presents after learning that no one from his school had RSVP'd to his party. After Odin Camus, from Ontario, Canada, learned that he wouldn't have any friends coming to his birthday celebration last Friday, his mom Melissa asked members of a local Facebook group to text her teenage son on his new cell phone to help lift his spirits. She also created a Facebook event for his bowling alley birthday party and welcomed anyone who wanted to come. Not only did Odin receive more than 5,000 'happy birthday' text messages and calls from around the world, he was also joined at his party by hundreds of people who kindly showered him with presents. Scroll down for video . Special moment: Odin Camus and his mom Melissa celebrated his 13th birthday with hundreds of kind strangers who showered him with presents at his party held at a bowling alley in Ontario, Canada . Tough time: Odin, who has Asperger's syndrome, admitted that he is bullied at school. After no one from his school RSVP's to his birthday party, his mom invited people to the bash via Facebook . Internet sensation: After hearing Odin's story, singer Carrie Underwood wished Odin a happy birthday on Twitter . In her Facebook message, Melissa explained that 'Odin has some difficulty making friends' because of his Asperger's, which is an autistic disorder that is characterized by impaired social interaction. She admitted that her son has been bullied by his peers in the past and has struggled to fit into school life as well as some of his classmates. However, Odin felt nothing but love on the night of his birthday. Soon after his mom shared her message on Facebook, the Canadian social group Chive Toronto came together online to send Odin a special message, while the hashtag #odinbirthday began trending on Twitter, grabbing the attention of celebrities, sports teams and even one politician. Celebrity attention: Actor Elijah Wood also wished Odin a happy birthday . 80s icon: Molly Ringwald wrote that she wished she could have attended Odin's birthday party . 'Heard about a sweet boy named Odin & his birthday,' singer Carrie Underwood tweeted. She added: 'Really proud of Peterborough for making it special! Happy birthday, buddy! #odinbirthday [sic].' Actor Elijah Wood added: 'Happy Birthday, Odin!' 'Happy birthday Odin! Wish I could be there to celebrate with you! #odinbirthday [sic],' Molly Ringwald tweeted. Sports stars: Toronto Blue Jays players Josh Donaldson and Aaron Sanchez were photographed wishing Odin a happy 13th birthday . Dynamic duo: Dan Berger, a member of Chive Toronto, posed with his cat to wish Odin a happy birthday as a part of the social group's special video message, which he edited for the teen . Political power: Canadian politician Justin Trudeau took to Twitter to send Odin well wishes for his birthday . Canadian politician Justin Trudeau sent the teen a message, writing: 'Wishing Odin a very happy 13th birthday today! 'Hope you have a great day. Bonne fête! #OdinBirthday [sic].' Odin also received tweets from Toronto sports teams such as the Blue Jays and the Raptors. Before his party, Odin told CTV Toronto that he was pleasantly surprised by the public reaction to his birthday. Team players: The Toronto Raptors tweeted Odin this special greeting starting its mascot . Spreading the word: The team encouraged others to help Odin celebrate his 13th birthday . Delightful treat: A little girl made this colorful birthday cake for Odin . 'I think it’s amazing how so many people actually care because not a lot of people where I used to live cared about my birthday,' he said. On Friday night, Melissa took to Twitter to let everyone know that her son had a fabulous birthday. 'This is Odins mom, Mel. A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who has sent msgs! 'As Odin says- BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!! !THANK YOU ALL! [sic]' she wrote. Friendly neighbors: Odin posed with the Peterborough Police canine and the department's constable Tim Fish . Community activism: The Peterborough Police department shared the picture on Twitter along with a personalized message for Odin . Unforgettable night: After Odin's party, his mom took to Twitter to thank everyone for giving her son the 'best birthday ever'
Odin Camus, from Ontario, Canada, passed out invitations for his birthday party to his classmates but received no replies . His mom Melissa shared her son's new cell phone number on Facebook and asked people to wish him a happy birthday . The teen received more than 5,000 'happy birthday' text messages, including warm wishes from Elijah Wood and Carrie Underwood . Hundreds of strangers showed up at his birthday party and showered him with presents .