Maple Leafs forwards Mitch Marner and John Tavares are coming to the rescue of an 11-year-old fan who had a disappointing birthday.

According to Kade Foster’s father, Jason Foster of Corner Brook, NL, none of his son’s friends showed up to his birthday party.

“My son Kade had his 11th birthday party last night,” said Jason Foster, tweeting as @NLWildlife. “None of his invited friends came. That hurt. I’m asking my Twitter friends to show him some love today. If you have a minute, please send him a birthday wish. @Marner93 @91Tavares @MapleLeafs #LeafsForever”

The Leafs, and many more people, responded on what was the top trending story on Twitter for a while.

Marner tweeted: “Wanted to wish my friend Kade a Happy 11th Birthday! Your friends from the Maple Leafs have a surprise gift coming your way! @91Tavares @MapleLeafs”

Then Tavares chimed in: “Happy 11th Birthday Kade! All your friends on the team look forward to celebrating with you. I’m hearing it’s going to be quite the surprise. @Marner93 @MapleLeafs”

More than 10,000 “loved” the tweet exchanges. Among those chiming in: Hall of Famer Hayley Wickenheiser, ex-Leaf and radio personality Jeff O’Neill and former player and TSN analyst Ray Ferraro.

Even actor Mark Hamill — Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars” — got involved.

“We can’t comprehend what has happened today,” the father tweeted. “Kade and the rest of us are just amazed. To EVERYONE who sent Kade a message — thank you from the bottom of our hearts. He is an amazing son and he will never forget this day. @MapleLeafs @Marner93 @91Tavares @NLGrowlers”

Correction - Nov. 4, 2019: This article was edited from a previous version to correct that Ray Ferraro is a broadcaster with TSN.

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