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Celebrate Good Times With Laila’s Gift: National Launch of “Sunflower Field of Celebrations” for Children With Special Needs

Laila’s Gift is proud to announce the launch of its Sunflower Field of Celebrations™ program nationally starting in April. […]

10 Trailblazing Mompreneurs Shaping the Future of Business and Motherhood

These women prove you don’t have to choose between building a successful business and being a present parent. […]

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. […]

Shari Bailey of Laila’s Gift On 5 Reasons Why Women Build Great Companies

Women-led businesses are on the rise, and the data shows they often outperform their peers. From fostering strong company cultures to driving innovation and long-term success, women bring unique strengths to entrepreneurship and leadership. […]

Laila’s Gift: How One Mom Discovered Her Purpose When Her Daughter Was Born with Jacobsen Syndrome

Celebrate Good Times With Laila’s Gift: National Launch of “Sunflower Field of Celebrations” for Children With Special Needs […]

Laila’s Gift Offers Free Birthday Parties for Children with Special Needs

As a mom of two, I know firsthand that raising tiny humans is one of the biggest blessings on earth. While children are a gift, they also come with an abundance of built-in responsibility. For parents of children with special needs, those responsibilities are even greater. […]

Celebrate Good Times With Laila’s Gift: National Launch of “Sunflower Field of Celebrations” for Children With Special Needs

Laila’s Gift is proud to announce the launch of its Sunflower Field of Celebrations™ program nationally starting in April. […]

How To Support Caregivers’ Mental Well-Being In The Workplace

After 20 years working in the health care manufacturing industry, I recently left my role as a product development and quality assurance professional […]

Making Birthdays Special

Today, we’re sharing a heartwarming story from Taraaz’s 7th birthday celebration. […]

“I’ve Never Felt That Before”

Sophia’s mom came to celebrate her daughter’s milestone – learning to read and cut with scissors. But she found so much more than just a party. In her own words: […]

Young child doing an art project during a celebration party.

Partnering To Spread Kindness

Laila’s Gift, Ronald McDonald House of Maryland & JMS Celebree School Partner To Spread Kindness […]

Oceans of Hope

Meet Bobby and Kate, parents of twins Rylan and Landon. Their journey touches the very heart of why Laila’s Gift exists. […]

Seeds of Inclusion Segment on WMAR

Learn more about our Seeds of Inclusion Event from a Midday Morning Segment on WMAR! […]

What to Do When Our Special Needs Kids Face Bullying

As a parent of a special needs child, I have learned more about the challenges and joys inherent in that journey that can possibly be described. […]

Planting “Seeds of Inclusion”

Read “Planting Seeds of Inclusion”, featured in The Baltimore Sun. […]

Family of Dundalk Boy to Plant Seeds at Jarrettsville Sunflower Event

The family of a 6-year-old boy with autism who drowned in Dundalk this summer will help plant seeds Friday at the famous Jarrettsville Sunflower Field. […]

101.9 Radio Interview with Laila's Gift.

Today’s 101.9 Spotlight on Maryland – Laila’s Gift

July is Disability Pride Month and Laila’s Gift is Proud to Launch its New Initiative, Blooming Inclusiveness […]

Laila's Gift Speaks with WJZ CBS News at 7

Laila’s Gift on WJZ CBS News at 7PM: Disability Pride Month

Laila’s Hope Executive Director, Shari Bailey, speaks with WJZ CBS News at 7 about our organization, Disability Pride Month and our upcoming events! […]

Laila's Gift talks with WJZ CBS Baltimore.

Laila’s Gift on WJZ CBS News Baltimore – July 23rd, 2024

Laila’s Gift launches new initiative which aims to promote inclusiveness for individuals. We were thrilled to talk to CBS News Baltimore about our Blooming Inclusiveness Campaign! […]

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. […]

Laila’s Gift Launches New Initiative

Laila’s Gift has launched a new initiative called “Blooming Inclusiveness”, which aims to promote inclusiveness for individuals with diverse abilities using the arts. […]

BBJ Leaders in Diversity

On June 13, 2024 Laila’s Gift Founder And CEO, Shari Bailey, Was Recognized By The Baltimore Business Journal (BBJ) As An Honoree For Its Annual Leaders In Diversity Awards. […]

Announcing Our Title Sponsor

We are thrilled to announce that The Ronald McDonald House of Charities Maryland has become our title sponsor for the Blooms of Hope: Art Auction! […]