Jaymee’s FIRST birthday bash gave kids in hospital hope. Now that is something to celebrate!
Posted: March 22, 2013 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, kids birthday party ideas | Tags: birthday cakes, birthday gifts, birthday party ideas, birthday party veneues, Montreal Children's Hospital Leave a commentBefore she could even say “birthday cake” Jaymee has already raised $390 for the Montreal Children’s Hospital. This wee little one is leading by example and shaping the next generation of giving kids.
For her first birthday, Jaymee (and her family) chose to support the Montreal Children’s Hospital. Jaymee’s mom explains the motivation for choosing the hospital as their charity of choice. “The hospital does so much to help children of all ages every single day and we wanted to help them continue their high standard of care in any way we could. At 10 months of age, we had to bring Jaymee to the children’s hospital. Thank goodness everything turned out okay but she was very well taken care of so we wanted to thank them in this way.”
For Jaymee’s gift she will be getting an outdoor playground and can’t wait to play in it this summer with her big sister Gabrielle!
Jaymee, your ECHO, at age one will certainly have positive impact, far and wide.
Happy, happy birthday!
It’s True! ECHOage Has Been Selected As A Family Choice Award Winner.
Posted: February 28, 2013 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: birthday party ideas, charity birthday party, Family chocie award, Kids birthday parties Leave a commentWe wanted to share the good news and thank the families from all over the USA and Canada who chose to ECHOage their kids’ birthday parties long before most people knew that there actually was a better way to celebrate.
Family Choice Award Winner
The Family Choice Awards Recognizes the best in travel, children, parenting and pet products and resources. This award program is one of the most coveted, family friendly consumer awards programs in the nation.
It may not be an Oscar – but for these two moms who brought the idea of birthday giving and getting to life – we humbly thank our own academy of families, friends and children who encouraged us to jump in, take a chance and not turn back.
A giant thank you from us, to all of you!
For Brielle’s 9th birthday she got iPod accessories, books and clothes AND Make-A-Wish got $132.00.
Posted: February 21, 2013 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, kids birthday party ideas | Tags: birthday gifts, birthday parties, birthday party ideas, charity birthday parties, IPoad accessories, Kids birthday parties, Make-A-Wish Leave a comment
Balance beams, back bends and birthday cake were the main attraction at this birthday party but Brielle and her friends also made giving a part of this birthday celebration.
Here is what Brielle had to say about her charity choice. “I chose the Make-a-Wish Foundation because I wanted to help sick kids my age, older and younger to make their last wish come true and help them go places and meet their heroes.”
Looks like we found our real hero in you, Brielle.
Thank you for starting your ECHO at such a young age.
Noah is smiling – he turned 7 at his birthday, got a Kindle, and Smile Train got $250!
Posted: January 7, 2013 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, Stories about children | Tags: amazon kindle, Autism Speaks Canada, Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party donation, birthday party idea, birthday party ideas, birthday presents, charity, charity birthday party, gifts, invitations, kids birthday party, kindle, kis birthday parties, parenting, Smile Train Leave a comment
Noah lives in Boise, Idaho. This year he wanted his birthday party to be much more than a fabulous celebration. Noah chose to give half of the funds raised at his party to Smile Train, a charity that provides free cleft surgery to hundreds of thousands of children in developing countries. Some kids cannot eat, or speak properly. Some kids face very difficult lives filled with shame, isolation, pain and heartache. The good news is every single child with a cleft can be helped with surgery that costs as little as $250. Seven year old Noah has now changed the life of a little child needing cleft surgery.
Not a surprise, Noah’s parents are extremely proud of him. He bought a Kindle for his birthday present, so he can read even more, and he made it possible for a child to smile again. Noah, there are many others who are very proud of you today. Everyone at ECHOage is smiling for you, too.
For Chiji’s 4th birthday, she got a big girl bike and Child Find of America got $225.
Posted: December 17, 2012 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, Stories about children, Uncategorized | Tags: bicycle, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday party, birthday party ideas, charity birthday party, Child Find of America Leave a comment
Chiji had a face painting party with her friends to celebrate her 4th birthday.
After viewing the list of charities on the ECHOage website, Chiji chose to support Child Find of America. In her words, “Oh yes, we should give them money so the Mommy’s and Daddy’s can bring their kids home. Every kid should be with their Mommy and Daddy.”
Outta the mouths of babes.
Chiji also expressed excitement for her gift choice. “ I would like a big girl bike so my little sister can ride my bike.” At four years of age, you are already a giving and generous soul, Chiji.
We are so proud to know that young girls like you are doing such positive and wonderful things in our world.
Chiji, we hope you have many exciting adventures exploring the world on your big girl bike.
Happy, happy, 4th birthday.
For her birthday, Tessa got books and a shopping spree at a local toy store. The George Hull Centre for Children and Families got $180.
Posted: November 21, 2012 Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, Stories about children | Tags: birthday invitation, birthday party ideas, charity birthday party, George Hull Centre for Children, gifts, Indigo books store, Kids birthday parties, Mastermind toy store Leave a commentFrom the outside, this birthday party was just like every other birthday party: bowling, balloons and birthday cake, but Tessa had her own thoughts about how her 8th birthday party could become so much more.
“I chose to support the George Hull Centre for Children and Families because I wanted to help kids who are sad or angry and don’t know what to do. I’ve never done an ECHOage party before but I’m really glad I did it because it feels good to help people and I still get to have a fun party with all of my friends – we went bowling!”
The Centre provides professional consultation, support and family treatment for a broad range of problems affecting the mental health of children and youth.
Happy 8th birthday to you Tessa! We hope that you had fun shopping at Mastermind Toys and Indigo. We would love to hear all about the gifts and books that you chose.
You’ve already made this year extra special by reaching out and helping other young kids in need feel better!
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