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This may seem trivial to worry about. We are all feeling weighted heavily by the state of the world right now and the very difficult problems and choices we’re dealing with. But there are kids out there missing their friends very much, and even moreso when their birthdays roll around, and they can’t celebrate them the way they’re used to. So not only will this be a bright spot for them, but a great way to distract you for a bit from the pandemic by finding a creative way to bring a little more happiness to your family in a difficult year.
Request a video from a favorite character
Cosplayers for Birthdayers is a project I started last week with this very problem in mind. Here’s how it works:
- Cosplayers submit their contact info and kid-friendly/appropriate characters they’re willing to send videos dressed as.
- Parents request a birthday video by filling out the form with their email address, child’s birthday, and requested characters or fandoms.
- If a matching cosplayer is available, I will send their email address to the parent to get in touch.
Many of you are both cosplayers and parents — feel free to submit yourself on either or both lists!
