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.

🎉🎂🩵 FEEDBACK FRIDAY 🩵🎂🎉 “We received the Birthday Kit and it was perfect! Thank you so much! He will love every single thing in this box!!!! May god bless you and all of you who put this together and not just for me and my child but for everyone else! It’s nice to know good people still exist. My mama heart is crying and sobbing! I just can’t stop! One day I hope I can pass this generosity along and I will have the same happiness I did giving as well as receiving!!!! This is truly amazing and I don’t know what I would have done without you guys!!!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a toddler who loves Bluey 💙🐶🧁🚲🎈
Happy Birthday to our incredible Board Member, Shelley Wilcox! 🎉❤️ Your dedication, kindness, and leadership make a difference every single day, and it’s no surprise to see those same wonderful qualities reflected in Shelby-Ann. We are so grateful for your unwavering support, your willingness to jump in wherever needed, and the positive example you set for everyone around you. Thank you for helping us #bringonthebirthdaysmiles 🎂🥳🎁
The submission window (June 1st - June 30th) is now open for September 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
“I am a single mom overcoming poverty; I have faced so much harm and discrimination as I navigate alcohol use recovery (3 years sober) and my son has been impacted by this - being forced to spend extended periods of time away from me. He has overcome so much from early childhood diagnoses of speech delay and torticollis to even having two seizures. He doesn’t let anything hold him back and has always been willing to learn new skills through play and music.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves Fortnite and singing 🎵🧁🎮🎤🎈 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #everydonationcounts
Behind every Birthday Kit is a child who deserves to feel celebrated, seen, and loved 💛🩵 This article featuring our co-founder, Kelley Khoury, shares the heart behind Operation Birthday and why this mission matters so deeply to us. If this story moves you, we hope you’ll support our mission and help us keep bringing birthday smiles to families who need them most 🎂✨ Go check it out 👉🏼 https://boldjourney.com/meet-kelley-khoury-2/
“I’m a single mother with 3 boys. I am working second shift just to feed us and all of my boys receive help with mental disabilities or delays but are such happy and loving babies. We haven’t been able to have full birthday celebrations in a few years due to money problems and they deserve to feel celebrated with more than just cake. Even just decorations would make such a difference.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a toddler who loves construction, cars and sports ⚽️🚗🧁🏀🧱🚧 #operationbirthday #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #EveryDonationCounts
The submission window (May 1st - May 31st) is now open for August 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
I’m a single mom who in the past 7 years has been treated for thyroid and colon cancer, yet I still work full time. I barely make enough money to pay my bills, and my son is an amazing kiddo who deserves the world. I don’t have much family to help me, and I would love to give him the birthday he deserves. This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves the color blue, gaming and Mario 💙🍄🎮🧁
Shelby-Ann’s 11th Birthday 🎉🥳
Happy 11th 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 🥳
The submission window (April 1st - April 30th) is now open for July 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 ✨🎁✨
Happy Birthday to our amazing Board Member, Jessica Leszczynski 🎂🎈🎉 You have such a calm, go-with-the-flow energy, yet you lead with incredible strength and purpose. Your unique perspective and inspiring spirit make such a difference. Thank you for being you 💛🩵
“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 do my heart a lot of good to know that his birthday is taken care of, as we try to figure out everything else in our lives.” This Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves SpongeBob and learning 🧮🧁🎈🧽🦀 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCounts
The submission window (March 1st - March 31st) is now open for June 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
“It’s my husband, myself and our 2 children. My husband works full time but its barely enough to afford the bills and anything else in this economy. We don’t have a lot of disposable income so when it comes time for the holidays and birthdays it’s extra stressful and I feel like a failure. We make too much to qualify for government assistance but not enough to survive. This support would ensure a wonderful birthday for my son.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves tractors, cars and trucks. He was born with bilateral clubbed feet but that hasn’t slowed him down a bit 💙🚗🚜🧁🧱🔨 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCounts
“We should be celebrating her 1st birthday but my husband lost his job and I got my hours drastically cut at work. We are both currently looking for new jobs. I feel awful not being able to do something for my daughter for her 1st birthday. This would help so much and relieve the stress.” This newest Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves Moana, educational toys and pink 💖🧁🌺🌊 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #operationbirthday #EveryDonationCounts
🎉🎂❤️ FEEDBACK FRIDAY ❤️🎂🎉 “The Birthday Kit was perfectly customized with everything she wanted. It will help her feel so special! I cannot put into words how excited she will be to see her birthday wishes come true. Thank you a million times over! This was a huge blessing to our big family at this time of year with the holidays and 3 of our children having birthdays back to back. We are very very grateful for this! We are so overjoyed that our child was selected! We have shared the news of this incredible organization with other families we know in need. Thank you!!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves legos 🧱🧁🎈🎁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcounts #operationbirthday
“We are living paycheck to paycheck. I am the only working household member. Christmas is very hard for me with just my income and then we have her birthday right after Christmas. I can never afford a birthday celebration for her so this birthday kit would help so much!” This Birthday Kit is for a girl who loves animals and still plays with toys instead of electronics. Her favorite color is purple 💜🦋🧁 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcount #operationbirthday
Not every child wakes up to balloons by their bed, or candles glowing brightly with wishes softly said 🥺 Not every table filled with cake, or laughter loud and sweet, or gifts wrapped up in paper with bows and joy complete 😢 But every child deserves a day that feels like it’s their own, A moment to feel celebrated, A seed of confidence sown 💖 That’s why Operation Birthday began, with a simple, loving start, Two people, one big mission, and a whole lot of heart 🩵 We pack each box with candles, cake, and cheer, With thoughtful gifts chosen just for them to say, “You matter here” 💛 We add the joy, the color, the magic in the air, Because birthdays aren’t just parties… They’re proof that someone cares 🥰 They’re dignity for parents who want to give their best. They’re hope in hard seasons. They’re feeling seen and blessed 🥳 And here’s the part that makes it shine, the part we proudly say: One hundred percent of every gift goes straight to brighten their day 🙌🏻 Because your donation isn’t just dollars, It’s laughter, memories, cake. It’s confidence, pride, and happiness no hardship can ever take 🎉🧁🎁
🎉🏆❤️ FEEDBACK FRIDAY ❤️🏆🎉 “I wanted to let you know - I just opened the Birthday Kit and everything is seriously BEYOND perfect!! My daughter is going to have the best birthday ever and be so happy, this is going to cheer her up so much!! This is such an incredible blessing for our daughter during this difficult financial season. Thank you so much!” This newest Birthday Kit is for a boy who loves the color green and reading facts about the world around him. He has some sensory issues and the way he takes in the world is different than most but so amazing to see! 👇🏽🧁📚💚 #bringonthebirthdaysmiles #everydonationcount #operationbirthday