Creating Magical Moments: How Laila’s Gift Brings Joy to Families
Planning a birthday party is always a special occasion, but when it comes to celebrating the big day for a child with disabilities, it can be an opportunity to create something truly magical. Every child deserves a party that reflects their unique personality, interests, and needs—a celebration where they feel included, loved, and truly at the center of the day. The folks at Laila’s Gift know just how special birthdays are, especially when they are not promised. They bring birthday parties straight to the doorstep of children with disabilities.
Laila’s Gift was founded in 2022 by mom Shari Bailey in her home state of Maryland. Since its inception, they have served over 1,000 families. Laila’s Gift is proud to announce the launch of its Sunflower Field of Celebrations™ program nationally starting in April. Their Celebration In A Box turns milestones and birthdays into exciting parties for the whole family. Each giant gift box is stuffed to the brim with birthday goodies: balloons, party favors, decorations, personalized gifts, and of course, a delicious cake for everyone to enjoy!
Bailey knows firsthand what it’s like to raise a child with a disability. In 2014, she gave birth to twins, Lana and Laila. While Lana was considered healthy, Laila was diagnosed with a rare condition – Jacobsen Syndrome, a rare congenital condition that affects 1 in 100,000 newborns and often presents life-threatening challenges. They weren’t sure if Laila would see her second birthday. That’s why Bailey makes every single milestone or birthday a “true celebration of life.”
Today, Laila is ten years old!
Each box also includes invaluable resources and support for families, focused on their mental well-being and self-care and ensuring that they, too, feel appreciated and valued. Siblings also receive goodies and a special RSVP to their virtual Zigglebee pARTy™, where children can connect and create over art while learning the value of kindness and preventing bullying within the special needs community.
It’s rarely that you come across a box that focuses on mental well-being and self-care. This is amazing and a must try for sure.
Laila’s Gift sounds so incredible! I love hearing about organizations like this that are doing such wonderful things.
It was so lovely reading about Laila’s Gift and hearing about the foundations of this organization. They’re undoubtedly supporting so many families!
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing this organization. We need more of this spirit in the world.
This is such a major source of good in the world. I will absolutely be donating to them!
This put a smile on my face. I know it does the same for all children.
This is awesome and I have never seen a box that focus on mental well-being and selfcare. This is such a great idea and it’s so sad that children with special needs have to even endure bullying. This world can be mean but then there are people like “Laila’s Gift”, that can make a world of difference in the lives of others.
What a beautiful idea for mental health awareness. Love this.
What a cool idea. This gift is great for surprising love ones who have a disability
Such a convenient way to make birthdays special while also promoting inclusivity. I love this organization and will be sure to share it with all my parent friends!
What a wonderful idea to bring joy to children and their families. I had never heard of this before and it is nice to know about good initiatives like this.
This is such a wonderful program! So heartwarming to read tha Laila is thriving at 10 years old.
This is such a heartwarming and wonderful idea, for all families. I think it could really bring a lot of joy into households, which is always a positive.
This oraganization seems like such a wonderful idea and concept! Will definitely this gift in mind, thanks for sharing!
This post is everything and it made my day learning about Laila’s Gift. What a beautiful service they provide and I will check them out!
This is really a beautiful idea. I love how much effort that was put in to this to create the perfect gift box. I would love to support this cause.