Texas mum heartbroken after no one shows up to daughter’s birthday party

A mom was heartbroken when no kids showed up to her little girl’s fifth birthday party, despite inviting her entire class.

Lex Fitzgerald, a mother of four from Texas, hosted the party at a nearby burger restaurant for her daughter Willa and set the table with treats and games.

But Lex was distraught as 20 minutes passed and no one showed up.

A quick thinker, she jumped on her phone and reached out to a local Facebook group asking if anyone was available to join.

Fortunately, several friendly families in the area hurriedly arrived with wrapped presents in hand.

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Lex Fitzgerald. a mother of four from Texas, hosted the party at a nearby burger restaurant for her daughter Willa and decorated the table with treats and games

My little girl has been counting down the days until her birthday party. She is so excited to celebrate with all her classmates and friends,” she wrote in a video.

“Today it finally arrived and after 20 minutes of waiting no one had come to the party.”

In the clip, she included a heartbreaking image of little Willa sitting alone at a long party table.

“As a mother, my heart broke for my little girl as she sat there waiting for her friends to arrive,” Lex continued.

“We invited her entire class, last year’s class, and friends we made along the way and only 30 percent answered yes.

“We thought a small party would be just as fun, but after waiting 20 minutes for friends to arrive, I realized it was possible no one would show up.”

She shared the heartbreaking image alongside details of the event

To her surprise, Lex says community families arrived “within minutes” of her desperate plea on social media, which she described as “magical” (pictured)

Lex didn’t want to have to tell Willa that no one was coming for her birthday.

Not knowing what else to do, I contacted my village and hoped maybe one or two families could come and celebrate with us. This happened in the most beautiful show in the community.’

To her surprise, Lex says families arrived “within minutes” of her desperate plea on social media, which she described as “magical.”

The short video then cuts to a crowd of people gathered around the once empty table to celebrate Willa.

Images show her daughter enjoying herself with children from the community and she also received several gifts.

Images show her daughter enjoying herself with children from the community and she also received several gifts

The heartwarming moment humbled Lex, who was thankful that the community came through to help in a desperate time of need. “The response was life-changing,” she said

The heartwarming moment humbled Lex, who was thankful that the community came through to help in a desperate time of need.

“The response was life-changing,” she said.

“We went from no person at her birthday table to no table open. The entire restaurant was filled with families refusing to let my daughter celebrate alone.’

The video touched the hearts of thousands and brought tears to the eyes of other parents.

“I’m sobbing at that little picture of her all alone in her precious rainbow costume. I’m so glad people showed up for her,” one wrote.

It’s heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. I’m so glad your community got together and showed up for Willa,” added another.

“Who says yes and just doesn’t show up? Especially for a children’s party. Unbelievable,” said a third.

‘This is why we always try to go to children’s parties that we get invited to! I would feel so sad if they didn’t have anyone at their party! I’m glad you were able to get people there,” another wrote.