Our Birthday Buddies Partners:
Our Birthday Buddies Sponsors:
Barto Pediatric Dentistry
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The Heinsman Guest House
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OCTOBER Birthdays
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How does the Birthday Buddies program work?
Select a birthday child.Our partner organizations identify deserving children with upcoming birthdays. Toys & gifts for each child are added to our Learning Express online registry platform. You can choose a child who has not yet received a birthday gift.
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Shop their gift registry.Once you've chosen a child, click their personal registry link, select a gift or gift card to donate, then leave a personal note to the child wishing them a happy birthday.
Use code "BUDDY" at checkout for 10% OFF your donated gift(s).(Discount does not apply to gift cards.)
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We'll wrap & deliver!Once you've submitted your order, we take it from there! We gift-wrap every donated item for free and hold gifts for our partner organizations to pick up prior to each child's birthday celebration.
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Meet the Chattanooga Birthday Buddies founder:
Aileen G. Litwin, DO
General Pediatrician, Happy Healthy Pediatrics Dr. Aileen G. Litwin is a board-certified pediatrician who provides supportive, evidence-based medical care to the children of Chattanooga, helping them flourish into thriving adults. Dr Litwin attended Tennessee Tech University, earning her bachelor’s in chemistry. She received her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, TN.
In addition to Pediatrics, Dr. Litwin is also Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. |
As a mom and pediatrician, I know the importance of birthdays. Birthdays not only mark the passage of time, but also give opportunities to highlight a child’s uniqueness and value.
Chattanooga Birthday Buddies came to life from a moment of inspiration while my husband and I were putting together Easter baskets for our 3 sons. We were at Learning Express Toys which has a “Birthday Bin” toy registry. My husband said, “They should name it Birthday Buddies.” An idea immediately popped into my mind involving a program where children who may not be able to receive gifts on their birthdays could be supported by the community. I searched and reached out to local organizations who serve children and found that there is a need for children’s birthday gifts for local non-profits. I personally meet with the organizations involved in Birthday Buddies with the goal of learning about the services they provide, understanding their needs, and creating lasting relationships. I hope Birthday Buddies accomplishes three things:
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