Yesterday, a dad called Christopher Hope-Smith put up a small request on Twitter.
Hope-Smith, from Leeds, explained his eight-year-old son Ollie was about to celebrate his ninth birthday on 5 July but that he was currently going through a tough time at school.
Hope-Smith's tweet has now been shared almost 10,000 times. And a whole range of people, including celebrities, responded. Here's Stormzy's message:
@Hopenlesmyth Happy birthday Ollie! You're a lil legend. ❤️⭐️🎉Don't watch the bullies they always end up being the… https://t.co/QLIF4l1qZT
Australian actor Russell Crowe:
@Hopenlesmyth Hey Ollie, heard it was your birthday. 9 years old eh? Congratulations, Happy Birthday !!
Astronaut Tim Peake:
@Hopenlesmyth Hope your 9th birthday is out of this world Ollie. Just remember - a bully is a person too scared to… https://t.co/1tPziqlNSc
@Hopenlesmyth Hello Ollie! I have decided that your official 9th birthday new name is 'Ollie the Mighty'. You cool with that? #bullyssmell
Anyone wanna send this bullied kid a happy birthday message. RT @JasonManford: @Hopenlesmyth happy birthday Ollie… https://t.co/4YKQcd8Xm3
@Hopenlesmyth Happy Birthday Ollie from a guy on @TheSimpsons who's not quite famous but draws a kid who is =) I ho… https://t.co/nN7vVl4jlS
@Hopenlesmyth Hi Ollie! Happy birthday!! Remember to always be kind, work hard, do your best, and PLAY MORE GAMES!!
Strictly Come Dancing champion and presenter Ore Oduba.
@Hopenlesmyth Happy Birthday Ollie! Another year bigger, bolder, braver... And a better man than any of those bulli… https://t.co/iQ7BC3dxlr
Presenters Sara Cox and Jake Humphrey both recorded messages for Ollie's birthday:
@Hopenlesmyth Happy birthday Ollie! x x x 🎂
@Hopenlesmyth
PENNY FROM FIREMAN SAM!
@Hopenlesmyth He's a bit old now, but did he ever watch Fireman Sam? More than happy to send a message if you think he'd like? (I'm Penny) x
The pair later sent Ollie a birthday message:
"Hi Ollie,
We hear it's your birthday – the big 9 – have a great day from Rob Lee and his pal Fireman Sam in Pontypandy. X"
THE ENGLAND FOOTBALL TEAM!!!!
@Hopenlesmyth Happy birthday, Ollie! 🎂 Fancy coming to see us in September? Let us know and we'll make it happen. 👍
AND THE CLANGERS!!!
@Hopenlesmyth @Hopenlesmyth Sending lots of birthday love and whistles to Ollie from all on the small blue planet!… https://t.co/TFFguuw9ZM
After *all* the attention, Hope-Smith's wife posted late last night.
"I don't 'tweet' and always go on at him for spending too much time on Twitter!! However, this time I am completely overwhelmed by everyones kind thoughts," she wrote on his account.
"You do not know what this means to me and will to Ollie when we show him. I have been battling with this matter for over a year and am only just now being listened to.
"It is heartbreaking listening to an 8-year-old think that he is worthless and 'shouldn't be here'. I know that we are definitely not the only ones in the world to be going through this but I just want to say, from the bottom of my heart 'Thank You' so much. You really don't know what this means, Natalie xx".
Hope-Smith posted thanking everyone for their messages, and explaining he had no idea it would go so far.
And he had one important thing to say:
So happy birthday, Ollie! Have a great day!
Christopher Hope-Smith has been contacted for comment.