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About Us
Who is Laila?
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Laila was born September 5, 2014 with her twin sister, Lana. While Lana was considered "normal" at the time of birth, Laila was born with a condition called Jacobsen Syndrome. At the time, Laila was 1 in less than 100 cases around the globe with this very rare condition. In fact, due to the health complications the syndrome brings, roughl
Laila was born September 5, 2014 with her twin sister, Lana. While Lana was considered "normal" at the time of birth, Laila was born with a condition called Jacobsen Syndrome. At the time, Laila was 1 in less than 100 cases around the globe with this very rare condition. In fact, due to the health complications the syndrome brings, roughly 20%-25% of all infants with Jacobsen Syndrome pass away before the age of 2 years old. Since her birth, Laila has been faced with many adversities, yet has overcome them. In 2023, Laila is now 8 years old. She is truly a gift to everyone that meets her.
Laila's Gift helps bring that same happiness to other children, one gift at a time. Our organization takes pride in advocating for, supporting, and celebrating children like Laila, and their families.
Our Commitment
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Our Commitment
Over the last 2 years, we have become the voice of the special needs and disability community. Our commitment is to advocate for, support, and celebrate children and their families dealing with challenges that come with raising a child (or children) with special needs and disabilities. We provide emotional support and resources to help fa
Over the last 2 years, we have become the voice of the special needs and disability community. Our commitment is to advocate for, support, and celebrate children and their families dealing with challenges that come with raising a child (or children) with special needs and disabilities. We provide emotional support and resources to help families withstand their circumstance and be assured they are not alone.
Along with the support and resources Laila's Gift offers to the community and caregivers, we also bring joy to each child by celebrating their birthday and significant milestone(s). Not only because tomorrow is not promised, but primarily because each year they face many ups and downs, and many personal difficulties. Laila's Gift appreciates the perseverance and determination each child and caregiver exhibits to overcome these hardships.
Our History
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Shari Bailey, the mother of Laila, founded Laila's Gift in 2022 to shed light on the challenges of being a parent of a special needs child with disabilities. Ms. Bailey's vision is to continue promoting inclusion in our community by highlighting the blessing each child like Laila brings to the world. Ms. Bailey calls this magic, their "g
Shari Bailey, the mother of Laila, founded Laila's Gift in 2022 to shed light on the challenges of being a parent of a special needs child with disabilities. Ms. Bailey's vision is to continue promoting inclusion in our community by highlighting the blessing each child like Laila brings to the world. Ms. Bailey calls this magic, their "gift".
Laila's Gift is the champion for the special needs and disability community. By offering support and resources we recognize it takes a village, and Laila's Gift is a key part of that community.
"As a global leader I spent and continue to spend my time serving the medical world by supporting the manufacturing of products used globally to help patients and consumers all over the world. For over 23 years I have ensured thousands of people live better lives through innovative science. I never thought my biggest patient would live right under my roof. My journey with Laila has changed my life in so many ways. I have learned, endured, and withstood so much. Laila's Gift is my way to present caregivers (like myself) with an empathic and intimate understanding of the challenges we face, and support we need. For children like Laila, our commitment is to provide unwavering support and appreciation for the gift(s) they bring to the world."
~ Shari Bailey
Founder, President, CEO
Laila's Gift Inc.
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There is no greater gift to our organization than the gift of giving. We cannot do what we do without the kind donations from our community members and businesses.
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