With Manuel Parisseaux's 30th birthday coming up, his mother sent out a quick note on Facebook requesting a few cards for her son, who has Down syndrome. The results were stunning: Dozens of cards started arriving at the family's home in Calais, France. Then the dozens turned to hundreds. On Saturday, Parisseaux's actual birthday, some 3,000 cards came—bringing the total to about 30,000, the Local reports.
30K Birthday Cards Arrive for Man With Down Syndrome