More people are starting to ask for donations for non for profit groups for their birthdays instead of presents.

A lot of the Birthday donations for non for profit groups are coming from kids.

Six year old Mekayla is one of them, when you ask her what she has asked for her birthday she cuts straight to the point.

"I asked for donations instead of presents," Mekayla says.

Mekayla has asked for donations that go towards Heaven Can Wait Animal Rescue Foundation.

Mekayla says that she wants to help the animals.

"Because some animals don't have any food or blankets."

When asked why she choose to help Heaven Can Wait her answer was simple.

"Animals are my favourite things in the world," Mekayla says.

Mekayla plans on having around 15 friends to her birthday but encourages others to donate to the cause.

For more information on the Heaven Can Wait Foundation click here.

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