# Birthday Wish Initiatives The Morgan's Sweet Sixteen Foundation Helps Haiti Children Celebrate By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-18 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgans-sweet-sixteen References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2011/06/16/social-media-birthday/) & [morgansweetsixteen](http://www.morgansweetsixteen.com/) The organization [Morgan's Sweet Sixteen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgans-message) was started as a heartfelt gesture for those effected in Haiti after the natural devastation. The organization was started by Morgan Burnard, who started the site as she realized "...that I am so blessed, and in an instant, I could have nothing....I’d be in their shoes. I want to show them that they may not have material items, but they do have love from us, and more importantly, from God." Morgan's Sweet Sixteen is run by Morgan, her mother Joy, and family friends Hailey and Leslie Golich. The organization is [raising funds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charity-contest) to host the birthday parties, or as Morgan says, "celebrations of life." In July, the organization will travel to Haiti to host [300 orphans' birthday parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-wish-a-week). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Charity](https://www.trendhunter.com/charity) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Social Impact Birthdays:** Creating initiatives to celebrate birthdays and bring joy to those in need. - **Personalized Giving:** Finding unique ways to show love and support to those facing hardships. - **Volunteer Travel:** Combining volunteer work and travel experiences to make a meaningful impact abroad. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Nonprofit:** Nonprofit organizations can explore innovative ways to celebrate birthdays and bring happiness to those in need. - **Travel and Tourism:** Travel companies can offer volunteer travel experiences that allow individuals to make a difference while exploring new destinations. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can specialize in organizing meaningful birthday celebrations for individuals facing hardships and challenges. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wish-Inspired Bake-Off Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bakeawish-challenge.md) - [Charitble Children-Supporting Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-in-childhood.md) - [Unknown Birthday Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-campaign.md) - [Student-Athlete Mental Health Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morgans-message.md) - [Social Good Breakfast Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pancakes-for-a-purpose.md) - [Empowering Wish Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-for-wishes.md) - [Displaced Families Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-foundation.md) - [Female Orphanage Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otb-foundation.md) - [Women's Month Celebration Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-month-celebration.md)