This couple turned grief into a monthly birthday party for hundreds of homeless kids

Mary Davis and her husband Ari Kadin grieved. They'd suffered two painful miscarriages and were uncertain if they'd ever be able to have children of their own. 

They decided to turn their yearning for children into a celebration of other children.  The couple founded Worthy of Love, a 501c3 non-profit which throws a monthly birthday party for homeless children who live in Los Angeles' Skid Row. Almost six years ago, their first party drew about fifteen people. Things sure have changed.

Held on a rooftop so kids feel 'they're on top of the world,' parties now average about 200 people. Each Skid Row child who has a birthday that month is invited, and their family joins in the fun. They're treated to games, cake, party favors, and Skiddy Cat, the mascot known to high five and dance the night away.  

Since starting Worthy of Love, Davis and Kadin have celebrated birthdays with over 6,000 kids and the help of volunteers and donations. Now they have a child of their own, a daughter, who they say will celebrate her birthday with the other kids on the rooftop. Davis said, "I want her to grow up knowing there are kids that don't get everything that you have. You have to bless others and bring happiness and joy to those that need it most."