Making Birthdays Special for EVERY Child

Operation Birthday’s mission is to ensure each child feels special on their birthday by providing parents in need with birthday items they are not able to afford.

My niece Shelby-Ann was born in 2015. Living across the country, I was extremely grateful I was able to travel to each birthday celebration. In 2018, when Shelby-Ann was old enough to understand sharing and giving, I started a unique birthday tradition. We would shop for kids’ birthday items (cake, frosting, sprinkles, cupcake wrappers & candles) and then donate these items to her local food bank. We would talk about how fortunate we were, and I would explain how other little kids were not as lucky. She would help shop for the items, carry them into the food bank, and then she would explain to the volunteers why we were donating these items. It is a tradition I look forward to continuing throughout her childhood and I am hopeful through this non-profit I can increase our impact so more children can have the birthday they deserve. I am passionate about our mission which is why all donations go towards Birthday Kits and directly impact a child. My husband and I personally cover all fixed overhead costs and volunteer our time.