Chattanooga Birthday Buddies
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Step #1

Select a birthday child.

Choose a deserving child from the list below. 
Step #2

Shop their Wish List.

Select a gift to donate via their registry link, then make the purchase online. 
Step #3

We'll wrap & deliver!

We wrap your gift(s) for free, add a free topper (donated by Plus-Plus USA) and get them in the child's hands by their birthday!

Birthday Registries:

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AUGUST Birthdays
Isaac

Canaan - done!

SEPTEMBER Birthday
Mav 

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JULY Birthday
Maximus - done!

Downside Up
AUGUST Birthdays

Levi - done!
Jasper - done!
Bentley - done!
Oliver - done!

Prefer to let us apply your cash contribution toward gifts? 
You can Venmo @LEChatt

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Plus-Plus USA is again providing Happy Birthday tubes to every Chattanooga Birthday Buddies child!

Plus-Plus tubes are the ultimate gift topper for any birthday child, and an amazing open-ended play set that's a gift unto itself. We've carried Plus-Plus for over 10 years, and so appreciate our partnership. 
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Scentco provided Backpack Buddy clips to Chattanooga Birthday Buddies throughout Q1 2025!

Talk about good buddies! Scentco generously donated a significant number of Backpack Buddies (plush clips) as amazing gift toppers for our program. Awesome - thanks Scentco and thanks Lenny!

Patrick and Dr. Aileen Litwin on Local 3 Plus You!

Patrick talking it up on Local 3 Plus You touting Birthday Buddies!

Special Thank You to...

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Mile Straight Baptist Church's Camp 5280 donated over $500 to cover 20 children's birthday gifts in our program! Wow!

​THANK YOU to all the campers who worked hard to fundraise for our program, and the camp adults and church leaders who spearheaded this amazing initiative. We are blown away - your generosity helped us meet our greatest need at the perfect time. What a blessing!

Birthday Buddies Partners:

Our partners: Harmony Family Center, Downside Up, inzone, Camp Hope, Chatt Foundation and Signal Mountain Social Services

Help us provide a birthday gift to every deserving child in Chattanooga.

Meet the Chattanooga Birthday Buddies founder:

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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:
  1. Children who would otherwise not be celebrated on their birthday feel seen and loved.
  2. Conversations about gratitude and giving spring up among individuals, businesses, and families.
  3. Increased awareness of and involvement with local non-profit groups that serve children.​

To shop a birthday registry in person, visit us at:

Learning Express Toys
​2 North Shore
313 Manufacturers Rd
​Chattanooga, TN 37405

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