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She used that funding to spread birthday cheer any way she could -- giving children and families birthday parties to be proud of. Her organization has since grown, partnering with local school districts and social service agencies and celebrating a whopping 30,000 birthdays every year.

Yunn describes her mission as, \"Spreading birthday cheer 365 days a year.\"

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\"We had a 9-year-old boy at a shelter once,\" Yuun said, \"I said, 'Why are birthdays important?' He said, 'Ms. Megs, they're about letting the world know that you matter.'\"

Whitney Washington, a mom of five, said the organization, \"takes a lot of pressure off me as a single mom.\"

Joni Thomas, a mom of two, added that, \"There's always help for you, and your kids always going to know what a birthday is.\"

Yunn says she does what she does as a way to help parents show love.

\"You worry about showing that love to your children, and I'll get the presents I got the party. We'll help you out,\" Yunn said.

The parents have said that they are always grateful to watch their children get the birthday parties they know they deserve.

\"Everybody deserves to know love, that's why we matter, and that's why you matter,\" Yunn said.

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