For her 10th birthday, Amanda got craft supplies and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada got $72.50!
Posted: April 8, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children | Tags: Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party idea, birthday presents, charity birthday, charity birthday party, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, ECHOage, gifts, invitation, kids birthday party, parenting, party idea | Leave a commentWhen we think of the reasons why we are most proud of ECHOage, children like Amanda come to mind. This girl made turning 10 extra special, and she did it so easily with ECHOage. At 10 years old, Amanda loves to sew and make jewellery. It is her hobby and she really enjoys making things for other people. She chose sewing and jewellery supplies for her birthday because she will need more supplies in order to make more fabulous designs. But that is not all…Amanda chose to support the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada because her grandmother has had Crohn’s since she was a little girl. In Amanda’s words: “I want to make sure that anyone else who has Crohn’s gets good treatment like my grandmother has.” Happy Birthday special girl! You have made our day, and you will certainly inspire many other children to follow in your footsteps. Thank you, Amanda!
For her birthday, Avital got a Tablet and Child Find of America got $110.00!
Posted: March 27, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children | Tags: Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party idea, birthday presents, charity birthday, charity birthday party, kids birthday party, parenting, party idea | Leave a commentWhat an amazing girl! Avital chose to support Child Find of America because she wanted all the children of America to be found (if they were lost) and to be able to go back to their parents. In her words: “I would hate it if I were lost and nobody found me.” She chose a Tablet for her gift because everyone else in her house could play games and text their friends but she couldn’t. Again, in her words: “I wanted to be able to text my friends and play the same games they are playing.” The best thing about her party? Swimming with her friends. Happy Birthday from all of us at ECHOage to an amazing girl.
For Jamie’s 8th birthday he got Wii games and a baseball mitt and Rethink Breast Cancer got $65.00!
Posted: March 11, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children | Tags: birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party idea, birthday presents, charity birthday, charity birthday party, ECHOage, gifts, invitation, kids birthday party, parenting, party idea, Rethink Breast Cancer | 1 CommentHere is an eight-year-old boy who thinks about his grandmothers, and how he can help them. He chose to support Rethink Breast Cancer at his recent ECHOage birthday party because he wants his grandmothers to be healthy and enjoy their lives. One of Jamie’s grandmother’s died of breast cancer before he was born. Jamie chose to honor her memory at his party.
He also got to choose his birthday gifts – he got Wii games and a new baseball mitt. Jamie said he liked this more than getting lots of different birthday presents because he could choose his own games and the style of baseball mitt. When asked about the best part of his birthday, Jamie said: “The best part of my birthday was playing with my friends and having fun together!” Happy Birthday, Jamie! Our hats are off to you.
Zach is a champion! For his 7th birthday he got Skylander Giants and Jacob’s Ladder got $500.00!
Posted: February 26, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children | Tags: Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party idea, birthday presents, charity birthday, charity birthday party, ECHOage, gifts, invitation, kids birthday party, parenting, party idea | Leave a commentZach is a champion in our eyes. He raised $1000 at his birthday party for his birthday gifts and supported the charity of his choice. His gift was Skylanders Giants and Zach says he loves playing with them: “They just came out with some amazing new characters.” His charity was Jacob’s Ladder – an organization founded on the love parents feel for their children. We asked Zach how he felt about his amazing contribution: “I love to help other kids and like to give to children that need things. I go to the same camp as Jacob, from Jacob’s Ladder, and I wanted to help his charity.” Even more special, Zach said that the best part of his birthday party was being with his friends. Way to go Zach! You are compassionate boy at age 7 – Happy Birthday Champ!
JACOB from Jacob’s Ladder with his family
For Kyle’s 9th Birthday he got Halo Mega Blocks and a Kindle Fire. The Association to Benefit Children got $102.50.
Posted: February 3, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children | Tags: Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party idea, birthday presents, charity birthday, charity birthday party, ECHOage, gifts, halo mega blocks, kids birthday party, kindle fire HD, parenting, party idea | Leave a commentKyle feels good when he helps other children. That is why he chose to support The Association to Benefit Children for his 9th birthday party which he celebrated at the beach with friends and family. “When mom read me the different charities on the ECHOage site, The Association to Benefit Children sounded really good because it helps abused and neglected children. It is sad to think about kids being hurt and I want to make sure that doesn’t happen anymore.” While helping children, Kyle also got the birthday gifts he has been dreaming of: A Kindle Fire and Halo Mega Blocks. “Halo is one of my favorite toys! I wanted a tablet because it’s cooler than a phone, and there are apps and fun things I can play on it.” Kyle told us that it makes him feel very good inside to know he helped other children. Kyle, it makes everyone at ECHOage feel good inside to know you’re leading the way for a new generation of kids who will celebrate their birthdays while thinking of others. Happy Birthday, special boy! You turned 9 and made a real difference in your world.
Riley Rocks! She got the gift she was dreaming of and The Montreal Children’s Hospital got $235.50.
Posted: January 24, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, Charity birthday party, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts, kids birthday party ideas, Stories about children | Tags: Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday invitations, birthday party, birthday party idea, charity birthday party, free online invitations, invitation, iPod Touch, kids birthday party, parenting, party planning, The Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation | Leave a commentAt ECHOage there are many children doing very special things with their birthdays. Seven year old Riley did something really amazing. She turned her party into an opportunity to honor the memory of her late uncle, Chucky Weiner, her Mom’s brother who was treated at The Montreal Children’s Hospital many years ago. Riley had a mission: “I want to help kids that are sick to feel better.” And when asked of her motivation: “My Mommy’s brother went there when he was a kid.” At only 7 years old, Riley has patience too. She got an iPod Touch which she had wanted for a year and a half. In Riley’s words: “It’s cool because you can load up games, and text, and FaceTime people.” Riley, thank you for what you have done. We hope your amazing contribution will echo around the world. Happy Birthday special girl! Love, ECHOage.
For their birthday, brothers Justin and Nathan got fantastic gifts, and The Association to Benefit Children got $255.
Posted: January 18, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | Filed under: Birthday Gifts, Charity, ECHOage Birthday Parties, Gifts | Tags: Birthday, birthday gifts, birthday parties, birthday party, birthday party idea, birthday presents, charity birthday, charity birthday party, ECHOage, free online invitations, gifts, invitation, kids birthday party, parenting, RG3, Robert Griffin 3, The Association to Benefit Children, Virginia | Leave a commentThese brothers from Virginia are back! How exciting to see them turn 8 this year and ECHOage their birthday party once again! This time they chose The Association to Benefit Children because, in their words, “we really wanted to help other kids!” They bought action figures, Exploderz, and Robert Griffin III Jerseys with their birthday money. Lisa, their Mom, says: “We are proud of them, and we love that they are learning to give to others.” Happy Birthday Justin and Nathan! Those jerseys will look so good on you!
Noah is smiling – he turned 7 at his birthday, got a Kindle, and Smile Train got $250!
Posted: January 7, 2013 | Author: ECHOage.com | 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 commentNoah 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 | Author: ECHOage.com | 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 commentChiji 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.