However, that still did not stop April Diggs, Marshall’s mother, from throwing a memorable birthday party. Initially his mother wanted Marshall’s friends to have a video game party, but they don’t share the same consoles. April Diggs delivered party packages to family and friends in the Houston area to celebrate 12-year-old Marshall Diggs on his birthday. (April Diggs)Diggs began to do her research on virtual birthday parties. On the day of the virtual party, 17 friends and family members logged on to Zoom to sing “Happy Birthday” to Marshall, playing video games virtually.