Birthday Scoop 🍨

Curious about what we are doing at Operation Birthday? Below are recent highlights of what we do (birthday kits), why we do it (birthday memories) and the impact we’ve had (birthday smiles). We also detail ways to help and any exciting announcements.

The submission window (February 1st - February 28th) is now open for May 2026 birthday referrals 🎉🎂🎈 www.operationbirthday.org/referachild If it’s YOUR BIRTHDAY month, please consider helping a child celebrate their birthday by donating today 💕 The greatest gifts in life are not those you receive, but give ✨🎁✨
🩵 Operation Birthday just received a BIG donation and we are still taking it all in 🩵 This isn’t just funding 📈 This is hundreds of birthdays filled with joy, dignity, and memories that last a lifetime 🧁🎈🎁 Because of this donation, we will be able to provide customized Birthday Kits that are specifically tailored to each kiddo we sponsor. But it goes so much deeper than that… ✨ It means parents who can hold their heads high, knowing they were able to give their child a special birthday, without added stress or shame. ✨ It means moments of happiness during hard seasons, when mental health matters more than ever. ✨ It means kids feeling seen, valued, and worthy of celebration, just like every child deserves. Birthdays aren’t just a day. They’re memories that last a lifetime. They’re joy that carries forward. We’re incredibly grateful to Guys Who Give - Boulder County for believing in our mission. Their generosity will ripple through our community in the most beautiful ways as 100% of this donation will directly impact the kiddos we sponsor 🙌🏻 💛 From all of us at Operation Birthday, and from the kids and families we serve, THANK YOU for helping us #bringonthebirthdaysmiles 💛
“Our oldest son is autistic and has a very rare genetic disorder, both of which cause struggles in several areas for him. He is absolutely obsessed with birthdays, and his birthday is by far his most favorite day of the year. We recently lost our entire household income, which makes me incredibly sad and nervous as we head not only into the holiday season, but into my son’s birthday season as well. It would put my heart at ease to know that his birthday is taken care of, as we try to figure out everything else in our lives.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves the color orange, SpongeBob SquarePants, Blippi, insects, science, and electricity 🐜🧽🧁⚡️ #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcount #operationbirthday
“She is a sweet girl about to turn 5 years old. She has had a lot of medical issues the past year but has been so brave and strong and still so caring to her siblings. We were having to go to the children’s hospital 3 hours away every 3 months, then every other month, and this month it has been weekly. With this happening my husband has had to work on his days off for extra money. We are hoping that it’ll only be up from here but unfortunately keep running into obstacles. Thank you for the opportunity and all you do to help families, you are a true blessing to so many!” This Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves JoJo Siwa and all animals 🎀🎈🧁🎁🩵 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcount #operationbirthday
❤️🎂🎉 FEEDBACK FRIDAY 🎉🎂❤️ “I can’t express how thankful I am. We just had to spend $981 to fix our car and if it wasn’t for your organization, we wouldn’t have anything to give our son. I loved how detailed the process was because it showed thought and care behind it. I was very thankful when we got accepted!! Without your help, my son wouldn’t get anything for his birthday. I got his package and I never would have expected how above and beyond you went. I was not prepared for how kind and gracious it was for the gifts and supplies you sent us. I cried because god somehow knew to point me to you for help and I truly can’t be more grateful for what you do. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who is obsessed with Garfield and Paw Patrol. She loves the color blue 🐱🧁🐶💙 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCount
🎁 It’s Unwrap a Wish Wednesday 🎁 This week’s birthday wish is for a ✨ baby shark ukulele ✨ For one child, this gift means the feeling that their birthday truly matters. The cost? Just $19 on Amazon 📦 One donation. One “yes.” And this wish is wrapped up today 💙 💛 Will it be you? Click here to give:
“My son is turning five and has autism and other medical issues which means we have to travel for Drs appointments a lot. Making sure his needs are met due to his disabilities can be hard as I’m a single parent. I would appreciate any help making his birthday special as my funds are currently very limited.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves the color blue, Spiderman and TMNT 💙🧁🕸️🐢 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCounts
“I’m a single mom who is barely making ends meet. I just wanna surprise my boy with a birthday that he will not forget but his birthday is so close to Christmas and I can barely make Christmas happen let alone a birthday right after. This would lift such a burden off my heart and help my little man feel special on his birthday day.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who is obsessed with Harry Potter and baseball. He loves the colors pink and yellow. He wants to be a baseball coach when he grows up 💖🪄🧙🏼‍♂️🧁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCounts
✨ New Year, New Story ✨ We are so excited to kick off 2026 by sharing that Kelley Khoury was featured in Canvas Rebel Magazine! 🎉 In this interview, she talks about her journey, what drives her, and the mission behind the work she’s most passionate about. This piece reflects the heart of what she strives for every day: using creativity, connection, and purpose to make a difference in the lives of others. As we step into this new year, we hope it inspires you to embrace the stories and missions that light you up 🩵💛 https://canvasrebel.com/meet-kelley-khoury-2 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
✨ As we step into 2026, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude ✨ Because of you, kids were celebrated, wishes were fulfilled, and birthdays became moments of joy - not missed milestones. This year, Operation Birthday: 🎂Delivered personalized Birthday Kits filled with joy 🎁 Fulfilled wishes chosen by the kids themselves 💛 Watched families feel supported in moments that truly matter Every candle blown out, every smile captured, and every wish fulfilled happened because people like you chose kindness 🩵 Here’s to more candles, more wishes, and more reasons to celebrate in the year ahead 🥳 ❤️🧁🎉 THANK YOU 🎉🧁❤️
“I am a young single mother with no family support to help care for my little son. A Birthday Kit would help so much because we didn’t get to celebrate his 1st birthday due to lack of funds last year so I would really like to be able to celebrate him this year.” This Birthday Kit is for a toddler who likes paw patrol, likes toys that light up or makes music, he is autistic so he is sensory seeking and likes things with wheels 🚙🧁✨🐶 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
🎉🎂❤️ FEEDBACK FRIDAY ❤️🎂🎉 “The Birthday Kit was customized and made my kid feel so special. My husband is a veteran and might have lung cancer. This helps us so much. Words cannot describe how thankful we are for this. It has helped us in so many ways and you guys went above and beyond.” This newest Birthday Kit was for a girl who loves paw patrol and baby dolls 🧁🐶🎁🍼 #operationbirthday #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcounts
🎁 It’s Unwrap a Wish Wednesday 🎁 This week’s birthday wish is for ✨ kids size 3 sneakers ✨ For one child, this gift means the feeling that their birthday truly matters. The cost? Just $38 at Target 🎯 One donation. One “yes.” And this wish is wrapped up today 💙 💛 Will it be you? Click here to give: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XDYAHTJFXKA8C
“I have a set of two yr old twins (one boy & one girl). I’m a single mom struggling to find work right now. I have no other help or support. I love my twins dearly, they are very loving and bright. I haven’t really been able to celebrate their birthday these past couple of years but now that they are older I would like to be able to do something for them this year. I just found out my son has sensory issues and so I’m waiting to have autism testing done when he turns 3 this year. I just really want them both to have a good birthday.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves cars and trucks 🚙🧁🚒🛻 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCounts
Happy Birthday to our incredible head of East Coast Operations, Barb Ouellette! 🎂🎉 You took on this role with genuine love and pride, turning your home into a hub of supplies, giving your time without hesitation, and ensuring each child’s birthday feels special. You lead through action, devote countless hours each week, and never ask for recognition, even as you constantly thank and uplift others. We are so grateful for everything you do to help #bringonthebirthdaysmiles 🎁🧁🎈
🎉🎂❤️ FEEDBACK FRIDAY ❤️🎂🎉 “The Birthday Kit was just perfect! The theme, decorations & toys were exactly what she wanted and she loved her chocolate cake! She was so excited, I could see her face shine of happiness!!! It was packaged with love and care and the communication was on point. Thank you for making our daughter’s birthday so special!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves all things pink and Barbie 🎀🧁👚 #operationbirthday #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcounts
The submission window (December 1st - December 31st) is now open for March 2026 birthday referrals 🎉🎂🎈 www.operationbirthday.org/referachild If it’s YOUR BIRTHDAY month, please consider helping a child celebrate their birthday by donating today 💕 The greatest gifts in life are not those you receive, but give ✨🎁✨ https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=XDYAHTJFXKA8C
On this #GivingTuesday every gift helps us bring birthday joy to a child who deserves to feel celebrated 🧁💙 1️⃣ donation 1️⃣ “yes” 1️⃣ smile we get to deliver Your donation today becomes: 🎁 A themed Birthday Kit 💛 A moment of dignity for a parent 🎂 A memory a child will keep forever Spread Birthday Magic Now 🥳
We’re honored that our co-founder, Kelley Khoury, was recently featured in VoyageDenver! In this interview, Kelley shares the heart behind @operationbirthday2, the life lessons that shaped our mission, and why honoring each child with a personalized birthday celebration matters so much 💛🧁🩵 📖 Read the full feature here: https://voyagedenver.com/interview/kelley-khoury-of-louisville-on-life-lessons-legacy-highlight