Help a Kid Have Christmas.
Win a Party Worth Remembering.
Backyard Responders is partnering with the Lexington Fire Department Fraternal Order of Firefighters Toy Program to raise funds for kids in our community — and giving away two party packages to families who join the cause.
This isn't just a giveaway.
It's personal.
Backyard Responders started with a simple idea: bring fun to families in a way that feels safe, professional, and stress-free. That sounds like normal business talk until you realize where we come from.
Our team is built around the fire service mindset. We're firefighter-owned, and we live in a world where you see the best and worst of life in the same 24-hour shift. Firefighters don't just show up when things are going great. We show up when life hits hard.
"We walk into homes and meet parents doing their absolute best. We meet kids who are tougher than they should have to be. We meet families who are one unexpected event away from 'How are we going to make this work?' And while we can't fix everything, that work changes you. It rewires what you think matters."
Every year, the Lexington Fire Department Fraternal Order of Firefighters Toy Program helps make Christmas happen for kids who might otherwise go without. If you've ever watched a child open a gift they didn't expect to get, you already know why this matters.
That moment isn't about "stuff." It's about dignity, hope, and a kid feeling seen. It's a reminder to a family that their community didn't forget them.
That's a big reason we built this campaign the way we did: donations go directly through the official Lexington FOF donation page, and Backyard Responders never touches the money. No weird middle steps. No "trust us, we'll pass it along." Just a clear path to a real organization doing real work.
Because giving should feel good, and it should be easy to join. A giveaway gives families and local businesses a simple, concrete reason to take action — and it keeps the mission visible all year instead of only showing up in December.
Enter in one step. Do more if you can.
Complete the entry form below. That's all you need to do to be entered to win. Takes under 2 minutes. No donation required.
We deeply encourage you to support the cause. A suggested donation of $10 (residential) or $25 (commercial) goes 100% directly to the Lexington FOF. We'll provide the link after you submit — but your entry is valid either way.
After donating, email your receipt screenshot to [email protected] so we can track community impact.
Tag friends in our Facebook post or share this page. Every share helps more kids have Christmas. The more this spreads, the more good it does.
Two winners.
Two unforgettable parties.
One prize for residential families. One prize for commercial organizations — churches, schools, and businesses. Enter as the category that fits your situation.
View full Official Rules & Terms and Conditions →
Chief Package
- Ladder 1 Water Slide
- 12 Chairs + 2 Six-Foot Tables
- Sno Cone Machine
- Cornhole Set
- Delivery, Setup & Breakdown
To support the cause, we suggest a $10 donation to the Lexington FOF Toy Program. 100% Optional
Your entry is valid with or without a donation. No purchase or donation is necessary to enter or win.
- Engine 1 Bounce House Combo
- Police Cruiser Bounce House Combo
- Ladder 1 Water Slide
- Fire Academy Obstacle Course
- Delivery, Setup & Breakdown
To support the cause, we suggest a $25 donation to the Lexington FOF Toy Program. 100% Optional
Your entry is valid with or without a donation. No purchase or donation is necessary to enter or win.
Enter the Giveaway
Fill out the form below to be entered.
After submitting, we strongly encourage you to visit the official Lexington FOF Toy Program donation page. Suggested: $10 (residential) or $25 (commercial). Every dollar goes directly to kids in our community — Backyard Responders never handles the funds. We will provide the donation link immediately after you submit.
* A donation is NOT required to enter or win. Void where prohibited. See Official Rules.
No Donation or Purchase Necessary to Enter or Win. A donation to the Lexington FOF Toy Program is encouraged but entirely optional and has no bearing on entry validity or winner selection. Open to legal residents of Kentucky, 18+. Void where prohibited. Winner selected by random drawing. For full eligibility and prize details, see the Official Rules. Sponsor: Backyard Responders LLC, Lancaster, KY.
Every share helps a kid have Christmas.
The more families who hear about this, the more donations flow directly to kids who need it. Share with one person and you've already done something good today.
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The community already knows us.
We don't just show up for parties. We show up for schools, churches, fire departments, and community organizations across Central Kentucky. These are the people who trust us — and trust us again.
"Showed up on time, bounce house was spotless, and my son's party was the talk of the neighborhood. Every parent there asked me who I used. Will never book anyone else."
"As our church's event coordinator I was nervous using someone new. Professional from the first text — COI same day, arrived early, every kid had a blast. Already rebooked for next year."