Victoria took over the birthday parties about 2 yrs. ago when the older couple who did them retired and moved back to the states. She buys them toiletries, school supplies and one toy and they have a party now every 2 months for everyone who had a b'day during that time. Until recently, they had a party once a month, but administration at the home wanted to change to every 2 months. You wouldn't think this was such a big deal, but it's the only things these kids get of their very own all year. Everything is shared, even the clothes they wear and a lot of those have been donated by Americans.
Once after a party, she went to tell some of them goodby and one little girl was proudly showing her new toothbrush to her little friend. Can you imagine American kids getting excited over a new toothbrush for their birthday?