Blooms of Hope Art Auction
Laila’s Gift has launched a new initiative called “Blooming Inclusiveness”, which aims to promote inclusiveness for individuals with diverse abilities using the arts.
The organization has designated the sunflower as the symbol of growth and limitless potential for those living with diverse abilities. Like the sunflower, these individuals have the potential to thrive and reach limitless possibilities with intentional nurturing and care from their community, and family. The sunflower’s ability to turn towards the sun, known as heliotropism, represents an individual’s resilience and ability to adapt to their surroundings.
The initiative was kicked off in May with Blooms of Hope, an art auction held in Havre de Grace that celebrated local artists who created more than 45 pieces of art that incorporated the sunflower. More than 120 attendees helped raise nearly $10,000 at the event which was sponsored by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland.
A total of ten events will be held through the end of the year, culminating with the Field of Dreams Gala at Ripken Stadium in Aberdeen on October 12 where the organization will announce a new, first-of-its-kind national program.