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“How many days? … How many days until I turn six?” asks Cameron, waving his six fingers in the air for his mom to see. “Can you believe I will be two hands old soon?”

Cameron’s mom takes a deep breath. She scans the room of the homeless shelter they have been living in; her gaze lands on her child’s smiling face full of anticipation and hope of what their birthday may bring. She slowly smiles, takes another breath, and teases, “Wait a minute … You aren’t two full hands yet. I’m keeping you little as long as I can so I can tickle you.” Laughter fills that room as the parent and child reflect and eagerly await for Cameron’s birthday.

In twelve days, Birthday Wishes will deliver everything Cameron’s mom needs to celebrate her child’s birthday – party decorations, cake ingredients, cake pans, frosting, gifts, goody bags, and most importantly, six candles. The shelter will fill with laughter as the family sings “Happy Birthday,” and Cameron will hold up six frosting covered fingers before making his wish.

These are the moments YOU can give families by supporting Birthday Wishes this year. By donating you will empower and support the social-emotional needs of families experiencing homelessness, helping build a foundation for healthy self-confidence and self-esteem through birthday celebration.