Facebook post gives 9-year old the birthday party of his dreams

CARBONDALE — A Marion boy had the birthday party of his dreams Saturday, thanks to the kindness of strangers.

Aiden Racicot loves dinosaurs .

That’s why he had his ninth birthday party at the Science Center in Carbondale

But Aiden is also kind of shy, and at his birthday party last year, only two other kids showed up.

“No one ends up showing and its disappointing for the kid and heartbreaking for the parents,” Aiden’s dad Matt said.

Please click on the link below for the story and video from Andrew Feather of WSIL-TV.

http://www.wsiltv.com/story/37422224/facebook-post-gives-9-year-old-the-birthday-party-of-his-dreams

NOTE:  When this social media post went viral around Southern Illinois, it broke my heart.  I felt for the little guy.   Here is the happy ending to the story.  – Steve