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.

“I’m a stay at home mom and I just went through a miscarriage, so things have been difficult. With our current financial situation, I do not think we will be able to do a birthday celebration due to money being very limited. This would help us celebrate her.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a baby girl turning 1! She loves bath time and learning 💖🎉🛁📚🎂 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“Both of my children have autism and are considered permanently disabled. They require significant support in their day to day life but love holidays and their birthdays! I am a single mother and I work as much as possible but I am their full time caregiver as well. Finances are especially difficult for me right now as I am preparing to undergo major surgery this month. I have to get my teeth all removed and jaw bone sawed down. This is a side effect of my cervical cancer journey I was blessed enough to overcome!” These newest Birthday Kits are for a brother and sister who have birthdays in the same month 🧁🎀🐚😻🧜🏽‍♀️🏎️🏆🎁🎈🚙 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
❤️🎂🎉 FEEDBACK FRIDAY 🎉🎂❤️ “The Birthday Kit was absolutely amazing and beyond my wildest dreams! This is sincerely one of the most thoughtful programs out there. It’s filling parent’s hearts and children’s hearts full when otherwise it wouldn’t be possible. I’m beyond thankful and words can’t properly express it. Operation Birthday plants the seed of hope to grow a whole garden!!! Beautiful, just beautiful! I’ll remember this FOREVER!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves squishmallows and science projects 🎁🐶🔬🧁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“I’m a loving mother of 5 amazing children and they deserve the best. We had a house fire a week before school started and we lost everything. You never know you miss something until you have lost it all.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves mermaids 🧜🏽‍♀️🎂🎁🐚 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
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Happy 9th Birthday to our honorary Board Member, Shelby-Ann 🎂🎈 It’s been incredible watching you grow into the amazing lil human that you are 🎉 Stay confident and witty and keep making the world a better place ❤️ Thank you for being you and helping us #bringonthebirthdaysmiles 🥳
“I’m currently looking for a job at the moment and I don’t have enough funds to be able to give my son a birthday. I would truly appreciate any assistance. I appreciate all of your support and help in order to help him have an amazing birthday.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a toddler who loves all things Mickey Mouse ❤️🖤🎂🎉🎁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“This year started off really hard for us with our older son suffering from some severe mental health issues. Because of his needs I had to quit my job to be available. My younger son is on the spectrum and has opened our eyes to a whole new way of looking at life from one day to the next. We are passionate about being kind, inclusive and hoping that we can leave our mark on our community. Any help would be greatly appreciated.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves Sonic the Hedgehog, fidget toys and the color green 🎉💚🎂🦔🎁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
🚨🎂🎉 HELP US FIX OUR FOOLISH CANDLE PROBLEM 🎉🎂🚨 [April 1, 2024] We are shocked to learn that our candles do not work 😭 Please donate today and help us purchase new candles so we continue to #bringonthebirthdaysmiles
The submission window (April 1st - April 30th) is now open for July 2024 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
🎉🎂❤️ FEEDBACK FRIDAY ❤️🎂🎉 “Everything was perfect! The bag was the cutest thing I’ve ever seen and she is OBSESSED with the baby shark kitchen utensils, vacuum and rescue truck 😍 This was such an amazing gift and we are so so grateful!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves trains, Peppa Pig and dinosaurs 🦕🚂🧁🐷🦖 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“The cost of living is impacting us and we can never get ahead with bills. I am a stay at home mom as we have 2 kids with special needs. I can’t work right now due to both kids therapy requirements.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves dress up and anything babies 🎂👑🍼🎈🏰 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“I am a single struggling mom with multiple sclerosis and I would really appreciate the help. My daughter loves being around people and doing fun things with family and friends.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves karate, foxes and the ninja turtles 🥋🎁🐢🧁🦊 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
Happy Birthday to our Board Member, Jessica Leszczynski 🎈🎉 You are inspirational and fill our days with such positivity. You are easy going yet one of the strongest leaders we know. You are considerate and adaptable and always bring on the birthday smiles. Thank you for being you ❤️
“It has been really hard for me and my family right now. I want my daughter (she is the youngest) to have a birthday. This will help out tremendously as I don’t have any support from my family and others. This will put a smile on my baby girl’s face!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl whose favorite colors are pink and purple. Her favorite character is with Barbie and she enjoys doing puzzles and coloring 💜🎂🎀🖍️🧩 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“I am a mother of 6 and I’m the only one able to work as my husband just had surgery on his leg. I fear I will not be able to afford anything for my child’s birthday. This support would help more than words can express. I’m struggling to try and make things work as being the only one working isn’t easy. I appreciate all that you do.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves to sing, do karaoke and perform. She loves to look like a princess, she loves carrying around a purse full of things, playing with baby dolls and her favorite color is rainbow 🎤🎂🦄🎁🍼 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“We are a veteran family and I am disabled. With her birthday being so close to Christmas it is extremely difficult to afford birthday supplies.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves LOL Surprise and unicorns 🦄💕🎂🎁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“My children mean the world to me. Unfortunately, I rarely have extra money to spend on my children. She deserves this because she is an amazing kid. If I could receive this help I would be beyond grateful.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves horses, baby dolls and play makeup 💄🎂💅🏻🎈🎀🎠🎁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“I’m a mother to four amazing children. I work for a sandwich shop and do my best to make ends meet. With having to pay rent, light bills and constantly buying new shoes/clothing - I barely have enough funds. If he is selected to receive this Birthday Kit, it would mean the world to me because I don’t have much family support and I want him to feel special on his Birthday.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves basketball, dinosaurs and science projects 🏀🎂🦕🎁🔬🧪🎈 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
“I’m a single mom of 2 amazing kids. They both are my world and I try my best for them. I’m having a hard time affording my son’s 1st birthday. It would make me so happy to give him a memorable 1st birthday.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a toddler who loves Sesame Street 🍪❤️🎂🎁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts