Love Never Stops Giving
How one father's Tuesday tradition became a mission to bring joy to children who know loss.
Kyle's Story
On April 13, 2017, my young 2-year-old life began to change very quickly. I spent the night at my dad's house. When I woke up it was 9 am, which is early for me. I told my grandma that I was going to go check on my dad. When I walked into the room, he was sitting down and he said "Hey Buddy, what are you doing up so early?" We laughed and played. But when my dad stood up, he fell to the floor. I ran to get my grandma and I told her what happened. She called 911 and an ambulance came for my dad.
When my dad was in hospital, my mommy stayed with him. She let me talk to him. I told him that I loved him and to come home soon! But on April 20, 2017, my dad suddenly passed away from cardiomyopathy, his heart broke. Mommy told me that my dad was now with God and lives in heaven. She was crying. He was only 25. I don't know how heaven is, but I know that my dad is okay because he is with Grandma Jackie and Granddad Frank.
Mommy takes me to visit my dad at his "heaven house" a few days out of the week. I always bring my dad a gift and draw pictures for him. My dad was not only an amazing dad; he was my best friend!!! My dad always played football with me. I can't wait to get bigger and play football just like him.
My dad would take me to school at Nardin Montessori and pick me up every day. On Tuesdays, he would take me to the toy store to pick a toy. Since my dad is in his "heaven house", my mommy takes me to the toy store on Tuesdays. I still get a gift from my dad but, from heaven. I think it would be nice for all kids who have a parent in heaven to get nice gifts.
I still get a gift from my dad but, from heaven.
How a Tradition Became a Mission
Kyle's Gifts from Heaven was founded in 2018 by Christina Bishop in Buffalo, New York. What began as a personal act of remembrance — honoring her son's father by giving to children who had also experienced loss — quickly grew into a community movement.
Each year, we collect wish lists from children in the Buffalo area who have lost a parent. Volunteers gather, wrap, and personally deliver gifts to these families during the holiday season. We believe that no child should wake up on Christmas morning without something to unwrap, and no grieving family should feel forgotten.
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, every dollar donated goes directly toward purchasing and delivering gifts. We are entirely volunteer-run — there are no salaries, no overhead bloat. Just love, translated into action.
What Guides Us
Love in Action
We believe love is a verb. Every gift we deliver is a tangible expression of care for children navigating grief.
Community First
Buffalo is our home. Our volunteers are neighbors, friends, and strangers united by a shared belief that we rise by lifting others.
Kyle's Legacy
Everything we do honors Kyle's spirit — the idea that you don't need a reason to make someone feel loved.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit
Kyle's Gifts from Heaven is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Buffalo, New York. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our EIN is available upon request. We are committed to full transparency — 100% of donations go directly to purchasing and delivering gifts to children in need.
Be Part of the Story
Every donation, every volunteer hour, every shared post keeps Kyle's tradition alive for another child.