Birthday cards calling someone “over the hill” or making fun of them for getting older are so common that many people don’t think twice about them. But Sara Breindel is hoping you will.

With an emphasis on parties for kids ages 12-and-under ... day to wear during the event and a birthday card is made for the honored guest with one of the painting examples for everyone to sign.

That’s why C.I.T.Y. of Support has created its free Birthday Buddies Program, where kids receive a birthday card created just for them by other children with special needs who participate in therapy ...